PerryGolf’s Mediterranean Golf Cruises
May 22, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Luxurious, 34-guest Callisto brings golfers within a chip shot of spectacular courses and historically important sights
WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 16, 2008) – If a golf cruise to the Mediterranean onboard a private yacht to play spectacular courses and visit sun-splashed destinations from Greece to Morocco is on your personal “bucket list,” PerryGolf invites you to check off one more box.
PerryGolf’s guests... [Read more]
Turkey’s Turquoise Coast Discount
April 7, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
If you hurry, you can explore Turkey’s legendary lands on one of our select May 2008 departures, and save $1,700 per couple. Turkey’s Magical Hideaways is an 18-day journey of discovery featuring 5 nights aboard a private gulet-style yacht. These traditional Turkish vessels are perfect for exploring the hidden corners and cozy inlets of one of the Mediterranean’s most scenic coastlines.
Accompanied by a resident... [Read more]
Cruise Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
March 21, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
Now save up to $800 per couple and enjoy a gulet-cruise along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast.
Explore Turkey’s legendary lands on one of our select May 2008 departures, and you’ll save $800 per couple on one of OAT’s most popular Small Ship Adventures.Turkey’s Magical Hideaways is an 18-day journey of discovery featuring... [Read more]
Hit Highlights in Turkey
March 14, 2008 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
From $799
From Topkapi Palace and Ataturk’s Mausoleum to the ancient ruins of Ephesus and Cappadocia’s rock-carved underground cities, TourCrafters’ 10-day escorted tour of Turkey hits all the highlights of this fascinating country that spans Europe and Asia.
The land-only tour departs from Istanbul on most Fridays from March 7 to... [Read more]
Istanbul to Host Jazz Festival
June 28, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 28, 2007 – The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts will hold its 14th Annual Istanbul Jazz Festival in venues throughout Istanbul from July 3-18, 2007. Sponsored by Garanti Bank, the Festival will host over 40 concerts devoted to the art of jazz and other musical genres such as pop, world music, Latin, classic & alternative rock, and many... [Read more]
Whirling Dervishes Take on New York City
June 18, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 11, 2007 – The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, along with the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey and in association with UNESCO will be offering the New York public a rare opportunity to experience the ancient ceremony of the famous Whirling Dervishes when they welcome the Istanbul... [Read more]
Istanbul Hosts 35th International Music Festival
May 24, 2007 | Written by ITKT Media Partner
ISTANBUL, Turkey, May 22, 2007 – The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts will hold its 35th Annual International Istanbul Music Festival in venues throughout Istanbul from June 2–30, 2007. Showcasing the finest in Turkish and International music, dance, art, and folklore, the festival seeks to promote the sharing of artistic inspiration... [Read more]
Turkey to Host 2001 Winter Universiade
April 4, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, Turkey, March 12, 2007 – The International University Sports Foundation (FISU) has announced that Erzurum, Turkey will host the 2011 Winter Universiade, placing Turkey top in the rankings as one of the most exceptional ski destinations in the world. Turkey’s ski resorts provide excellent conditions year-round for cross-country, downhill, heli-skiing and snowboarding, while modern facilities and equipment complemented... [Read more]
Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show
January 31, 2007 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New Attractions and Exhibits from Around the World
February 10 & 11 at Long Beach Convention Center, 2007
Los Angeles, CA, January xx, 2007 — The prestigious and popular Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show – the country’s largest active and adventure extravaganza — opens next month at the Long Beach Convention Center, February 10 & 11, 2007. Promising world-class exhibitors,... [Read more]
Kempinski Hotels in Spain, Italy and Turkey for Winter
December 13, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New York, NY- November 20, 2006:- The delightful atmosphere framing the Mediterranean Sea – the pure light, saturated colors, the clear blue waters, the deep forests and lush foliage - has become most seductive to savvy travelers in the winter. Although the temperature drops, it hardly ever becomes cold, and as the number of visitors decreases, exceptional hotel specials bloom. In short – for the sophisticated traveler,... [Read more]
The Whirling Dervish Festival in Turkey
November 30, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, Turkey, November 30, 2006 - More than one million people are
expected to descend on Konya, Turkey, from December 1 - 17 to witness one
of the world’s most anticipated spectacles, the Whirling Dervish Festival.
The annual festival marks the death of Mevlâna Celaleddin Rumi, the poet
and philosopher who founded the Mevlevi Order in the 13th century.
Each year, the commemorative... [Read more]
Pope Benedict XVI Visits Turkey
November 15, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ANKARA, Turkey, November 15, 2006 - The Office of the Prime Minister of
the Republic of Turkey has announced an official visit to the country by
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, November 28-December 1, when he will be a
guest of His Excellency Mr. Ahmet Necdet Sezer, President of the Republic
of Turkey.
During his visit, Pope Benedict will be meeting with President Sezer and
the President... [Read more]
Tour Crafter’s Istanbul
October 14, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Libertyville, IL, September 27, 2006 – Straddling Europe and Asia as it does, the historic metropolis of Istanbul really is where East meets West. TourCrafters makes this exotic city an affordable destination from November 1 to March 31 with its amazing “Istanbul Hot Deal.” for only $229. The 5-day/4-night package includes not only accommodations in the charming Hotel Avicenna, airport transfers and daily buffet... [Read more]
Turkey: International Food and Wine Festival
October 5, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, Turkey, October 4, 2006 - Turkey’s participation at the 11th
Annual Epcot ® Food and Wine Festival at the Walt Disney World Resort in
Orlando, Florida commenced on September 29, when Turkish cultural and
culinary representatives began offering a series of seminars and workshops
designed to impart the country’s unique artistic and culinary traditions to
festival-goers... [Read more]
Beyond Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar
October 3, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Istanbul, Turkey, October 2, 2006 - Ever since its days at the center of
the Silk Road connecting Europe and Asia, Turkey has offered shoppers an
incomparable selection of goods presented in a variety of inviting
environments, from open street markets and covered bazaars, to modern
shopping malls and designer boutiques.
In the larger cities such as Istanbul, visitors can explore entire
TCS-Expeditions World’s Great Faiths
October 2, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
SEATTLE, WA – When Jennifer DuBois, vice president of operations at TCS Expeditions read the book “Geography of Religion,” published by National Geographic, she was determined to create a quest that would allow travelers to explore and experience the world’s great faiths.
TCS Expeditions, known for its creative and one-of-a kind expeditions, began planning the first-ever, private-jet journey that would explore... [Read more]
47 New Tours for Mountain Travel Sobek
September 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Emeryville, CA-September 18 2006-Adventurous travelers will have more exciting trip choices than ever as they begin planning their travel for the coming year: Mountain Travel Sobek, North America’s leading adventure travel company, has added 47 new adventures to their total roster of more than 135 worldwide group programs, not including nearly 30 special programs designed especially for private individual travel.... [Read more]
Hot Hotels in Turkey
August 21, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, July 11, 2006 – As the only country straddling two continents – Europe and Asia – Turkey is a study in fascinating contrasts. And now, Turkey welcomes even more visitors with the opening of newly-renovated properties and the addition of chic, contemporary hotels hidden amongst the country’s ancient treasures.
Antalya
Antalya, also known as the Turkish Riviera, offers something... [Read more]
18-Day Global Exploration
August 9, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
Washington, DC, July 10, 2006 - Long before the term “global economy” came into use, the borderless world was a reality thanks to caravans that moved spices, silk, gold and tea in an undulating, arduous course threading from the Far East to Arabia and into North Africa. Today, travelers with anything but commerce on their minds can retrace the steps of early traders, bartering ideas and ideals instead of goods, and... [Read more]
Rodin Finally Comes to Istanbul
August 8, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Sakıp Sabancı Museum in Istanbul is presenting a major Auguste Rodin retrospective from 12 June – 3 September 2006.
As the first exhibition dedicated to the great French sculptor in Turkey, it covers the full range of Rodin’s artistic endeavours through a carefully selected, balanced and representative cross-section drawn from the outstanding collections of the Musée Rodin in Paris. The works are contextualized... [Read more]
Istanbul Getting a New W
August 4, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
New York, NY, August 2, 2006 – W Hotels Worldwide, the fastest growing luxury hotel brand in the world, announced today plans for a new hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The W Istanbul will embody a multicultural, multireligious city, situated at the point where Europe meets Asia, where centuries meet contemporary arts and where tradition meets trends.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), the parent... [Read more]
Turkey’s Mythological Past
July 17, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ANTALYA, Turkey, July 17, 2006 – Famous for attracting visitors with its 300 days a year of sunshine, Antalya is inviting even more travelers to enjoy its sun and sand this summer with the first ever Sand Sculpture Festival. Now through September 30, there are 22 artists from 10 countries presenting their sand sculptures on Lara Beach, all using “The Myths of Anatolia” as their inspiration.
More than 100 sculptures... [Read more]
Learning to Cook in Turkey
June 22, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
The Sarnic Hotel is ideally located in Istanbul and just a short walk to the Blue Mosque. It also teaches visitors how to cook Turkish cuisine. Below is a note I received from Eveline Zoutendijk, owner of the Sarnic Hotel, for our readers interested in learning to cook Turkish meals. -dg-
We generally hold them [classes] from 10:00 to 14:00 on any given day that we have enough participants (on average we... [Read more]
Taming Lions Milk
May 20, 2006 | Written by Jesse
I am not a big drinker, I’ll state that right off. I do however like high quality varietal wines, a good beer goes down nicely once in a while, and I am willing to try other inebriating liquids, especially when traveling. When in Rome, and all that. I discovered a new drink, at least one that was new to me: Lion’s Milk, also known as Raki. This clear, potent liqueur is drunk frequently in Turkey, and is somewhat... [Read more]
Arts Showcased in Turkey
May 12, 2006 | Written by Devin Galaudet
ISTANBUL, TURKEY, April 24, 2006 – Istanbul will once again showcase some of the world’s best theatrical performances... [Read more]
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