I am returning to Istanbul on 23/24 of Dec to 1 Jan, and am wondering if anyone knows of a site where I can find a self-catering apart, or apartment for rent. I want a kitchen and balcony, and ideally view of the Bosphorous.... for

This would be so preferable to a hotel.

Thank you!
Christine

http://www.expatriates.com/classifieds/trk/housingavailable/

Thank you Roswitha! I do have this link, and it's good because there are photos, but most are longer term. Omer is working on it too- but being the control freak that I am.... I wanted to set up a bank of contacts.

christine

Isn't it more logical to try and find holiday apartments?
I think a travel-agent could fix you up with some addresses.

I have never been to Istanbul, but i figure they have apartments too and not only hotels? They won't be as 'independent' as a real apartment, but at least you'll be able to cook for yourself, have your own kitchen and fridge and everythin!

That's exactly what I'm looking for! I didn't search the term "holiday apartment" but will try. I just can't bear to stay in a hotel for my Christmas, and I love to cook. Omer is looking, but I want to search as well.

Thank you!

You're welcome

I always find it hard to find things out on the internet about Türkiye! But I'm sure a travel agency can help you.

well,
I present my Turkey trip to our Turkish sponsors this Thursday. It is a Philadelphia group of Turkish professionals who seek to enhance Turkish/USA realtions, and they paid for my whole journey!

I am working diligently on an i-movie presentation- hopefully they will like it and give me suggestions for December and next summer.

PS- I have communicated with Tomer/Izmer- and hope OMer is able to go with me, as it seems a perfect program.

Christine

An i-movie is a Macintosh program that enables me to place still photos, text and music to create a little movie. For example- I took 650 pictures of the whirling dervishes in Istanbul on my camera at a rate of 4 pics a second- I can make it look like a video and scorll text also.
It's a lot of fun, and it takes a lot of time!

Omer's situation is precarious. His father is in the latest stages of cancer, and is in Istanbul. Omer will need to be near him if he makes it to next summer. So of course, I too will be in Istanbul. He also has a younger sister and mom he may need to take care of. So Izmer is a dream, my wish for the sea and a small city, but my priority is Omers needs right now. I found two very good programs in Istanbul.