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August 16, 2011 No comments

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Istanbul’s Pera and Taksim Area and the Significance of Its Hotels for the City

Author: H.silistre

Istanbul’s modern city center, Taksim has gained its reputation of being the heart of the living city not only because of its convenient location but also because of many different cultural, historic and artistic attractions that it offers to the travelers. The hotels located in this part of the city is significant to the development that the city has witnessed in the last 4 decades.

Taksim Square derives its name from the 1733 water distribution building built there, in which water distribution for different districts of Istanbul used to be administered. The word “Taksim” in Turkish means “distribution” as it relates to where the water would be distributed from at the time. At the center of Taksim Square is the 12 meters high Republic Monument which was designed by the Italian architect Pietro Canonica and it symbolizes the foundation of the republic by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1923.

The historic Pera, where is now officially called “Beyoglu” is a long pedestrian-only district that starts at the Taksim Square and swings through to Galata Tower for almost one and a half miles. More than 55 private or state-owned Art Galleries and over 30 foreign Consulates can be found in Beyoglu.

Beyoglu houses many movie theaters such as Emek, Fitas or the Alkazar. Most of the foreign movies are presented in their original language with subtitles in Turkish.

Hotels located in the same area as Lamartine include Hyatt Regency, Ritz, InterContinental, Hilton and many other smaller sized hotels.

Istanbul Hilton is especially an important hotel of the area since it was the first of its kind in Istanbul. It used to be one of Conrad Hilton’s favorite hotels in the world as he described in his 1957 book “Be My Guest.” He does not forget to mention the Istanbul hotel right at the beginning of his book, where he presented his acknowledgments. He mentions that “his greatest debt is to each individual who has ever been his guest in any hotel whether in Cisco, Texas, New York or Istanbul.” He was so proud of having his franchise in Istanbul because he thought this was a place where the West connected with the East. Throughout the book, he also mentions about a report he had about the Istanbul Hotel on his desk that stated people from 38 different nationalities stayed at the hotel during April of 1957. He describes in detail the time period he opened Hilton Istanbul in one of the last chapters of his book that he named “Horizons Unlimited.” Conrad Hilton notes that “the moment he reached Istanbul, he felt the antiquity, romance and mystery of this ancient city”. He thought this was a “tremendous place to plant a little bit of America by building a hotel here that would be a friendly center where men of many nations and of good will may speak the language of peace.”

Nearby tourist attractions include Flower Courtyard, Military Museum, Dolmabahce Palace, AKM Cultural Center, Galata Tower and Lutfi Kirdar Exhibition and Convention Center. Cicek pasaji is an “L” shaped historic passage where many small taverns and seafood restaurants are located side by side. It is one of the first places of choice in the city for locals to take their foreign guests for dinner during which they can see a unique environment which presents what dinners at Pera used to be like for many centuries. You can expect to see musicians stop by at each table to play a song of choice of the table and expect to be tipped for their services. They do not necessarily work for the restaurant but go through them one by one.

Taksim is an ideal location for both leisure and business travelers since they can reach many attractions in a few minutes. The hotels of this area blending history and culture with comfort and luxury make the area an excellent choice for prospective travelers.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hotels-articles/istanbuls-pera-and-taksim-area-and-the-significance-of-its-hotels-for-the-city-74517.html

About the Author

H. Silistre – is the author for Hotel Lamartine’s travel tips section. Please visit Istanbul construction Guide at Site Insaat for more travel tips and city specific information written solely for prospective travelers headed towards Istanbul.

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Northern Cyprus Hotels

August 12, 2011 No comments

Northern Cyprus Hotels

Author: RichardBowles

The holiday market is changing rapidly, and whilst the current economic climate is no help to travel companies, there has never been a better time to book a hotel direct. The world is full of interesting places to visit, but this year it’s definitely time to re-visit one of the wonderful North Cyprus hotels and see all the island has to offer. One of the many delights of this fabulous Mediterranean resort is that,certainly compared to its partner to the south of the island, Northern Cyprus remains relatively quiet.The main towns are bustling and full of shops and businesses,but get away from the centres and along the coast and it’s as if you’ve entered a different world. The Karpas peninsula at the north-eastern tip of Cyprus really is like the land that time forgot.Here you can still drive for half an hour without seeing another car, find deserted beaches and come across tiny villages that look unchanged for centuries.

For years after the early 1970s, Cyprus was a truly divided country:the Greek Cypriots in the south and the Turkish Cypriots in the north. The border was monitored and patrolled by the United Nations and crossing it was only barely possible with a great deal of forward planning. This political situation meant that North Cyprus was effectively an annexed part of Turkey and the only way to reach the island was by a flight via the mainland. Simple enough, and many took advantage of it, but long and tedious. But not any longer! For a few years now the border between the countries has been fully open and as south Cyprus is a full member of the EC, anyone with a European passport can cross with utter ease. The big news for anyone looking at staying at a Northern Cyprus hotel is that this means flights are now simple. Larnaca airport in the south is close to the border and only a short taxi ride to most parts of the north. Larnaca has a multitude of flight routes, not only from all the UK’s major airports but also from many regional ones and the majority of mainland European terminals as well.

So, now you can reach the destination with ease, how about somewhere to stay? Well, the choice is wide. Despite its relative seclusion, the hotel industry is vibrant and world class. Northern Cyprus hotels include a number of five-star plus establishments that boast all the facilities you could want. However, to many people this is not what Cyprus is about. The island is famed for its friendly people and an old-fashioned approach to life, in the best possible way – not to mention its superb food. For this reason, many visitors look to some of the smaller hotels and there are quite a few that really are truly excellent; offering superb facilities, but with a much more personal touch. There really is something here for everybody, but for those travellers who prefer the smaller and more intimate type of hotels, North Cyprus has much to offer.

The choices are seemingly endless, but there are a few tips to help you get the most from a break.North Cyprus has some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches, but the coast around the prime resort (the beautiful harbour town of Kyrenia) is fairly rocky. Kyrenia and its surroundings offer easy access to all the places of interest, and the area is home to a staggering variety of restaurants and tavernas. Unless you want to spend each and every day on the beach, it’s probably best to look at one of the hotels in the surrounding areas and hire a car to get to the beach on some of the days. Within a twenty-minute drive there are some spectacular beach clubs, with all the facilities you could wish for. It’s probably best to choose somewhere quiet in one of the villages close to Kyrenia, this will give you easy access to everything you could want, and provide you with a peaceful haven. All the better places have superb pools and terrace areas, so you will never be far from the sun!

In all, North Cyprus hotels offer a world of opportunity. Best of all, its financial position outside the Euro zone means the resort remains linked primarily to the Turkish Lira. Whilst Sterling is widely accepted (and English is spoken by almost everybody), the Lira has remained remarkably stable for many years now and the exchange rates are incredibly favourable at present. Couple this with low prices in general, and you have the recipe for a perfect summer holiday!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hotels-articles/northern-cyprus-hotels-4983888.html

About the Author

The Hideaway Club Hotel is the premier North Cyprus boutique hotel and is rated by Trip Advisor as one of the top hotels in the whole of Cyprus. For more details on North Cyprus Hotels and Northern Cyprus Hotels than please visit our website www.hideawayclub.com

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Monaco

August 9, 2011 No comments

Top 10 Hotels in Monaco

Author: Monaco Hotels

Monaco is a delightful little principality in Europe, famous for being a tax haven, for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, and as a holiday destination on the French Riviera. As such, people in Monaco tend to be rich and famous, and life in Monaco is one big holiday. The same can also be said of the hotels in Monaco.

The hotels display the same characteristic traits of overflowing luxury and old-world European charm. A stay at one of the luxury hotels Monaco has tends to be part of the overall Monte-Carlo experience, rather than just a place to sleep. The best of these choices, aka the top 10 hotels in Monaco, are listed below.

1. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Historic hotel in the Place du Casino which was opened in 1864 by none other than Prince Charles III of Monaco. The hotel has 182 rooms and 74 plush suites, not to mention 3 restaurants, and direct access to the Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo, which is widely acknowledged as the most beautiful hotel spa in Europe.

2. Columbus Monte-Carlo: This hotel was opened by Prince Rainer in 2001, and was formerly co-owned by F1 driver David Coulthard. So it’s not surprising that the designer chic hotel rooms are popular among visitors and celebrities who come for the Grand Prix.

3. Fairmont Monte-Carlo Grand Hôtel: One of the most luxurious 4-star Monaco hotels, the Grand Hôtel has the history and all the trademark Fairmont luxury and resort facilities. It is also a large hotel with over 600 rooms, and yet offers Monaco style service with personal attention for each guest.

4. Hôtel Ambassador: This hotel is also situated ideally with the Casino Square, Prince’s Palace and Port Hercule all within hailing distance. Guests have access to every modern amenity required, including wifi internet, cable tv and a bathtub with a shower.

5. Port Palace: The Port Place is a boutique hotel and as such, retains an identity and personalized service that can’t be found in the other chain hotels. It also has a Michelin star gourmet restaurant and bar on the sixth floor. Also to be noted that some of the rooms offer an excellent view of the Grand Prix as the F1 race cars weave in and out of the streets of Monte Carlo.

6. Hôtel Hermitage: The Hermitage is yet another star among MonteCarlo hotels, with views of the Mediterranean and the marina. Hôtel Hermitage offers direct access to the Les Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo. It also has a quality restaurant in Le Vistamar, which offers seasonal cuisine prepared under the watchful eye of star chef Chef Joël Garault.

7. Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo: Hôtel Metropoleis a historic hotel which dates back to 1886 and has been refurbished in 2004 with help from interior designer Jacques Garcia. In addition to all the modern amenities and facilities that hotel guests need, the Metropole also offers access to the Monte Carlo Casino, has a heated seawater outdoor pool, and direct access to a private beach.

8. Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort: A baby by European and Monaco standards, the 334 room Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort opened in 2005. But the hotel already knows a thing or two about luxury and offering guests whatever they need. Built on the water’s edge, the hotel grounds have a 4-acre garden, restaurants, casinos, a night club and shows, and everything else that a guest could possibly need.

9. Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel: As the name implies, the Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel is an exclusive 26 room sea facing hotel where every room has a view of the Mediterranean. It has a restaurant alongside the Olympic sized pool, and a bar and grill with a seafood menu located out on a peninsula which requires a boat transfer. There’s also Sea Lounge for sushi with cocktails and champagne.

10. Le Méridien Beach Plaza: Le Méridien also offers the same sweeping views of the Mediterranean, and has a private beach to boot. Le Méridien is also good for meetings and events with a 3000 sq meter conference centre looking down on the sea below.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/hotels-articles/top-10-hotels-in-monaco-3229225.html

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Monaco Hotels, compare all the top hotel booking engines to find you the best deals on Monaco Hotels. Monaco is a small sovereign city-state located in South Western Europe on the northern central coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

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Malta Hotels – St.Julian

August 3, 2011 No comments

Malta Hotels And Accommodations In St. Julian’s

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Author: Tis Amit

St. Julian’s or San Julian is considered as one of the popular tourist towns in Malta which is located on the northern part of Valetta and is a coastal town. The St. Julian’s town is a tourist destination in Malta and hence houses a number of hotels in Malta as well as dining places and recreation and leisure centers particularly in the area of Paceville. There are four informal districts in St. Julian’s and these are the Paceville, the Tal Ghogod, the Ta’ Giorni and the St. Andrew’s. Around these districts spread the different Malta hotels that you can stay for the duration of your vacation.

The St. Julian’s town is more attractive to tourists during the months where the summer season starts. As of the year 2007, there are almost eight thousand residents in St. Julian’s excluding the tourists in the tourist accommodation in Malta. The growth of the population is not that fast and in fact, the early histories of St. Julian’s suggest that early in the 1800, nothing can be found in St. Julian’s, not even the Malta hotels that stood in the area at present. It was written that only the Spinola Palace and the old huts of the fisher folks and the old churches were the only social setups in St. Julian’s. No economic centers, and definitely, no tourist destinations and tourist accommodations such as Malta hotels.

The hotels in Malta particularly in this town is of a recent development for the early history of St. Julian’s tells that this Northern town and other northern coastal towns remained undeveloped due to the frequent attacks of the Moslems before the year 1565. Later on, development ensued and it started with the Spinola Place and other gardens that were built for the entertainment of the public by Fra Paola Rafaele Spinola. The town fiesta is celebrated every 12th of February and on this day of the year, tourists fully occupy the hotels in Malta and many of them visit the town on other Malta holidays.

Among the highly recommended hotels in Malta is the Malta Hilton Hotel which is located at the Portomaso which is the center of the waterfront development. The Malta Hilton hotel bordered the magnificent yacht marina and this Malta hotel has around 294 brand new rooms and offers the best and the highest standard of accommodation in Malta for which the Hilton hotels is best known for. Aside from the development of the hotels in Malta, the development provided also for accommodation in Malta through the luxurious residential apartments found in the area.

Another excellent choice for hotels in Malta is the Westin Dragonara Hotel Malta in St. Julian’s. The hotel is located in the exclusive coastal enclave of St. Julian’s which is one of the best travel destinations due to its tranquility. The Westin Dragonara Resort Hotel Malta is also considered as one of the best resort hotels in Malta and just near the downtown area of St. Julian’s. The hotel has 341 rooms of which 27 are suites and 29 are luxury suites. The hotel is also one of the luxurious hotels in Malta which offer a number of specialty shops and has its own shopping esplanade.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/malta-hotels-and-accommodations-in-st-julian039s-2101050.html

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Select Malta Hotels to Book Your Room

August 2, 2011 No comments

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