Notes on our Visit to Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus in Istanbul

Posted by on Oct 19, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments

This month, we had the pleasure of visiting the newest luxury property in Istanbul, Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus. We were greeted graciously by Messrs. Ünal Uran, Director of Sales, and Hasan Karadağ, Area Sales Manager. No business in Turkey can be conducted without a cup of Turkish coffee or tea, so that is how we started […]

An Ideal Tour Of Turkey: Departures in September 2021 and October 2021

Posted by on Jun 4, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments

While Turkey At Its Best has been arranging bespoke private upscale tours for over 36 years, we have noted that there is a demand for small group luxury tours in Turkey. As such, we have created a program titled An Ideal Tour of Turkey. This exceptional 10-day tour shall have two departures this fall: (1) […]

Remembering Prince Philip: Memories of Our Time Together in Ephesus, Turkey

Posted by on Apr 9, 2021 in Uncategorized | No Comments

I will never forget the day I spent with the British Royal Family in the ruins of Ephesus on October 21, 1971. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Princess Anne and other Royals were in the group, and I was one of their three official guides. It was a lovely Fall morning when we met the Royal […]

Turkey At Its Best’s Engin Kadaster Awarded Travel + Leisure ’s A-List Distinction Again in 2020

Posted by on Dec 1, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Travel + Leisure has named Engin Kadaster, the Vice President and Manager of Turkey At Its Best, in it’s 2020 A-List – the annual selection of the word’s best travel advisors and specialists. This marks the fourth year in a row that Engin has been recognized by the publication with this honor. This year’s announcement […]

Travelers Remarks on Turkey from Turkey At Its Best

Posted by on Oct 21, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Tourism has geared back up in Turkey, supported by many measures to promote safe and wonderful experiences. We asked some of our Turkey At Its Best travelers to provide their perspectives on traveling in Turkey in September and October 2020. Your browser does not support the video tag. Thank you to Aysun and Sager Moritzky, […]

Turkey At Its Best Video: Great Food in Great Hotels

Posted by on Aug 16, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

In this video, you’ll learn a little bit about the amazing foods of Turkey and hear from some more of our hotelier friends as they talk about their properties and restaurants. Turkey At Its Best has created incredible

Wings Over Turkey – An Ultra Luxe Tour Experience designed by Turkey At Its Best

Posted by on Jul 21, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

As Turkey gears up to host the world’s most sophisticated travelers, there may not be a better choice than all-private, ultra-luxury travel arrangements. Wings Over Turkey – An Ultra Luxe Tour Experience designed by Turkey At Its Best is a special tour for discerning travelers who prefer VIP arrangements that include maximum privacy and safety. […]

Turkey At Its Best and Our Hotelier Friends Welcome Visitors Back to Turkey

Posted by on Jun 30, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

As tourism gears up again after many have been sheltered-in-place, destinations in Turkey are gearing up to host travelers. In this video, a few of our hotelier friends and our Turkey At Its Best staff send you their best wishes and invite you to visit soon! We are excited to see the world open up […]

Engin Kadaster of Turkey At Its Best Featured on Talking Points Television Program

Posted by on Jun 30, 2020 in Uncategorized | No Comments

Engin Kadaster, the Vice President and Manager of Turkey At Its Best, was interviewed by Dave Kelly for the Talking Points television program in a segment entitled “Turkey: Treasures of Ancient History”. In this far reaching discussion, Engin – who is a world renown expert on Turkey – shares her perspectives on the earliest structures, […]

Engin Kadaster of Turkey At Its Best Has Been Selected to Travel + Leisure ’s A-List for the Third Straight Year

Posted by on Aug 9, 2019 in Uncategorized | No Comments

                Engin Kadaster, the Vice President and Manager of Turkey At Its Best, has been selected again in Travel + Leisure ’s 2019 A-List – the annual selection of the best advisors and specialists in the industry. This marks the third year in a row that Engin has […]