We spent five fantastic days exploring the Cappadocia region. Our home base was the Hazen Cave Hotel which was one of the best decisions we made! The hotel was in the village of Ortahisar, a charming Turkish village with a large cave like mountain that serves as the town’s centerpiece, so typical of the landscape that makes Cappadocia so fascinating. The Hezen Cave Hotel offers comfortable rooms, a fantastic breakfast buffet, outstanding views and exceptional customer service.
We didn’t think twice when deciding on a hotel in Istanbul. Actually, we did have to make a decision, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet or Four Seasons at the Bosphorus. Since it was our first time in Istanbul, we chose The Four Seasons Hotel at Sultanahmet due to its proximity to many of the historic sights within the old section of the city. The location of the hotel is fantastic, just footsteps away form Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace to name of few.
Recently opened last summer, the Sofitel Downtown Dubai is one of the newest hotels on the block featuring awesome new dining experiences, modern features and rooms with “in your face” views of the Burj Khalifa.
We traveled to Rome in November of 2013. This is a great time to visit Rome, during the low season before the busy December holiday season. The days were cool and sunny in the 60’s, although we experienced a few rain showers during our stay. No matter what the weather is Rome is the perfect place to do exactly that, roam. This is a wonderful walking city, with many sights to see along the way.