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MIDDLE EAST
CULTURALLY RICH
Stunning scenery, rich historic legacy,
a beautiful coastline, snow-covered
mountains, cultural festivals, and sacred
sites-that's what Turkey offers its
visitors. Its capital city, ISTANBUL, serves
as a bridge between continents and
cultures as it connects Asia and Europe,
and mixes tradition with modern trends
to offer visitors an eclectic experience. As
Turkey's entertainment capital, Istanbul
has a variety of bars, restaurants, clubs,
and concert halls to enjoy, ranging from
ultra-modern to traditional. Gastronomy
is a huge part of the local culture with
gourmet restaurants and Bosphorus-side
cafes, as well as coastal fish eateries and
kebab houses. Wine is also a big part of
the culture, with Istanbul the center of
wine tourism, although beyond the capital
visitors truly interested in the country's
wine culture can also visit the Aegean
region, including Izmir, its capital.
While exploring Istanbul take a detour to
the iconic neighborhood of Sultanahmet,
with structures dating from Roman,
Byzantine and Ottoman periods. It's here
where you'll find the Sultan Ahmed
Mosque, built in the 1600s and known
as the "Blue Mosque" for its decorative
blue tiles; the extraordinarily beautiful
Hagia Sophia, once a church, then a
mosque and now a museum; and the
opulent Topkapi Palace. Also of note
are the Zeyrek, Suleymaniye and Land
50
Walls conservation areas, the latter of
which is home to the biggest projects of
the Ancient Period, which began in the
fifth century. Don't leave the city without
visiting, too, the SEA LIFE Aquarium-
with its own rainforest and tropical seas
zones-or the Istanbul Aquarium,
the world's largest thematic aquarium.
The Hotel Les Ottomans, a Small
Luxury Hotels of the World property,
is a former coastal mansion that dates
back to the 1790s and offers exquisite
waterfront views. Each of the 10 suites
features its own unique style paying
homage to the Ottoman Empire; and
the onsite vinotherapy spa will leave
guests refreshed.
THE CALL OF THE ANCIENT
Each city in Egypt offers visitors its own
charm, history and culture. CAIRO,
the country's capital, is the gateway to
the iconic Pyramids of Giza, with its
awe-inspiring structures. In the city, you
can visit the Egyptian Museum, with
its staggering collection of antiquities,
and the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the
city's earliest surviving mosques. Other
notable sites are The Citadel, the Coptic
Museum and the Khan el-Khalili
(shopaholics will love the latter).
But Cairo is much more than its ancient
history. Take a stroll through the streets of
Zamalek, Maadi, and Mohandeseen,
The Pyramids of
Giza and the Sphinx.
where you'll find upmarket restaurants,
and experience the local way of life. For
views of the entire city, head up the Cairo
Tower and enjoy a delicious dinner while
enjoying a bird's-eye view of the city.
For those who want to enjoy the city's
nightlife, there's the Cairo Jazz Club and
L'Aubergine.
Adventurists should seek out a horse or
camel ride in the desert as they ride by the
Pyramids and the Sphinx-nighttime is
optimal for this activity because you'll enjoy
the glow of a starlit sky. A must is sailing
on a felucca along the Nile.
The JW Marriott Hotel Cairo is the
perfect place to rest at the end of the
day, with guestrooms that offer views of
the beach or golf course, as well as
deep-soaking tubs, and an indulgent
Mandara Spa.
ULTRA-MODERN GETAWAY
The United Arab Emirates, or the
Emirates, is a federation of seven emirates
that offer everything from Western
comforts to stunning desert dunes. One
of its most popular emirates is DUBAI,
offering a combination of desert and beach
that makes for the perfect setting for
high-adrenaline activities. Guests seeking
a rush should opt for a speedboat ride
across the Arabian Gulf or a dash in a
racecar, and for the less adventuresome,
there's paddleboarding along the coast
or swimming with the dolphins. And don't
forget the snowy slopes of Ski Dubai and
the tropical Palm Jumeirah islands.
Dubai has gained popularity in the
motoring world with a new Lamborghini
showroom and a new Bentley Suite
at the St. Regis Dubai, featuring full
butler service and the use of a Bentley
Mulsanne during guest's stay. Visitors can
also get behind the wheel at the Dubai
Autodrome Driving Experience, which
offers basic driving classes.
There's plenty of fun for kids to have,
too, at various theme parks including
Motiongate, Bollywood Parks and
Legoland. IMG Worlds of Adventure
is one of Dubai's newest theme parks
featuring thrill rides and characters
such as the PowerPuff Girls and Marvel
superheroes. Kite Beach is also a fun
spot for families to check out, and now
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