Turkish Airline
A Fun Trip to Istanbul with Friends
I always make sure I meet my friends every 6 months and plan a trip at least once in a year. Ialong with my friends plan and decide to visit one place every year. Basically we are globe trotters. I love to hang out with my friends as well as to explore the new places. This time we decided to visit Istanbul. Having heard about this city from many people, I had always dreamt of visiting this beautiful place.
I searched for the tickets and booked the tickets in Turkish Airline. I booked Economy Class seat. I boarded in the Turkish Airlines TK-8063 Economy Operated by MS from Cairo International Airport which was scheduled at 2:20 pm. It was a non-stop flight.
My Experience Of The Turkish Airways Flight:
With the advancement in technology, I could save enough time while traveling. I reached the airport just a one hour before since I could check-in online. The airline staff had forwarded e-boarding pass on my registered e-mail address. I chose this airline because it is a reputed one and is the national airline of the Republic of Turkey. The fleets are spacious which offers a comfortable journey.
The in-flight service was great with the professional cabin staff which was well-trained and polite. The in-flight snacks and food were great. There were quite a few varieties of dishes and were served hot. Special meals were served to those people with specific dietary or medical needs. The in-flight connectivity for text messaging and e-mail access was good. There were many options like movies, music, etc related to entertainment.
It took 2 hours and ten minutes to reach the Istanbul Atatürk Airport. After landing at the airport at around 5: 30 pm, I hurried through the crowd towards the exit after completing the formalities. I waited for the pre-paid taxi and headed towards my pre-booked hotel located at the Kumkapi area.
My Luxurious Stay At Best Western Amber, Istanbul:
The property is ideally located in the Old Town. The hotel is actually an old Ottoman house which is transformed into a special class hotel. It is located close to the Grand Bazaar, Blue mosque, and all other popular attractions in the old city. The hotel offers 24 luxurious rooms of different shapes and sizes.
I had booked a standard single room though the hotel has various other options. Elegantly designed with pleasing interiors and well-equipped, the rooms offered enough warmth and modern comfort. The room offers luxury and all the conveniences. The room features include television, hair dryers, etc. The in-house restaurant overlooks spectacular views of Istanbul and offers a plethora of choices in various cuisines. The restaurant services Turkish traditional dishes as well as international cuisines.
The hotel offered all the basic facilities and great hospitality. Some of the facilities to mention are:
- Air Conditioning
- Telephone
- 24-hour Room Service
- Baby-sitting
- Laundry
The hotel is the best place to stay and have fun in the beautiful Ottoman-style mansion. I enjoyed my stay in the well-maintained hotel and it is a great place to hang out with friends.