Istanbul

Its easy to fall in love with this?former capital?of the Ottoman Empire.?Both the history of the European side (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Spice Market) and the trendy, up and coming Asian side (Istanbul Modern, the Karak?y district), ignites the soul with a sense of grandeur made all the more magnificent by the Bosphorus.?If youre looking to splurge, consider the?Four Seasons Bosphorus.?Trust us, its?hammam?(Turkish bath) and al fresco restaurant are worth the hefty nightly rate.