Spires and Spice: The Wonders of Turkey

With 65 Old City Istanbul luxury hotel guest rooms and suites circling a manicured courtyard where birds sing and a fragrant herb garden gives off an enticing smell, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet provides an intimate enclave in the heart of the city.

Each Sultanahmet luxury hotel room is designed around the building's unique architecture, and amenities are plentiful, including a refrigerated private bar, large plasma television, MP3 player docking station and a DVD and CD player.

All hotel rooms and luxury suites are equipped for wired or wireless Internet access so you can stay on top of emails and messages, and the lavish marble bathroom includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower-a perfect way to put the stresses of the day behind you.

The Museum Hotel is situated in an extraordinary geographic region in Cappadocia, Turkey. It has been designed and created from a distinctive combination of the land, historical features and ruins, some intact and some beautifully restored to their original glory. The hotel features unique, comfortable rooms and suites equipped with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom. Select rooms and all suites also feature Jacuzzis. Guests can enjoy a fine dining experience at the on-site restaurant, which serves Turkish cuisine and Anatolia and Cappadocia's unique, almost forgotten traditional tastes. Additional amenities and services include a swimming pool, cooking lessons and a wellness centre.

A true oasis of luxury, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum boasts an idyllic location in Paradise Bay in Golturkbuku, with direct access to two pristine private beaches. This wondrous property offers an excellent range of rooms, suites, villas, and apartments to cater to each traveller's comfort levels and needs. Al accommodation types are spacious, showcase elegant decor and are equipped with the modern amenities needed to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay. When it comes to drinking and dining, guests are spoiled for choice as the hotel offers everything from classic Italian dining to refreshing drinks by the pool. Leisure facilities include an indulgent spa and wellness centre.