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Istanbul — Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – three names for the one great city that straddles the Bosphorus, with one foot in Asia and the other in Europe. The Turkish capital until it shifted to Ankara in 1923, Istanbul is still far and away the country’s most exciting, beautiful, and historically interesting town.

Why Go

For three ancient empires, two continents, and a mesmerizing cultural identity on display in its markets and cafes.

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Romancing the Past: Cruising with Voyages to Antiquity

May 16, 2012 by Donna Heiderstadt

There's nothing like 3,500-year-old frescoes and 1,000-year-old cathedrals to put 50 years of life or 30 years of marriage into perspective – both are a mere ... Read More »

United Airlines Adds Daily Direct Flights between NYC and Istanbul

February 22, 2012 by Lindsay Neff

Yesterday, United Airlines announced plans for direct flights between Newark and Istanbul, subject to government approval. The new direct service is to start ... Read More »

Two Luxe Hotels Afford the Best of Old & New Istanbul

November 10, 2011 by Elissa Richard

On my recent travels to Istanbul last month, I made sure to investigate two of the most buzzworthy luxury hotel happenings, each offering a Smart Luxury ... Read More »

No Kids In School? Save On Fall Travel

September 06, 2011 by Paul Eisenberg

When Labor Day passes, those of us with school-age kids observe a moment of silence to mourn the end of family vacationing until the winter holidays roll around. ... Read More »

Cities with Free Attractions

July 20, 2011

Not only did we round up the go-to hubs with the biggest roster of freebies, we uncovered secrets on gaining backdoor access to some of the world's top sites. Read More »

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