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With all that you can see and do, Buenos Aires’ neighborhoods could not be visited in one day or even in one week. When the goal in taking a one-week vacation in Buenos Aires is immersing in the culture of the city’s neighborhoods, you may only have an opportunity to explore a few of the key neighborhoods. When you are limited to only a few neighborhoods, the tough question will be this: which Buenos Aires neighborhoods should you visit? The answer depends on what you wanted to see….and choosing the perfect hotel in the right neighborhood plays a large role in your experience.

If you wanted to an economically bustling neighborhood with easy access to trains and a central bus station, then you will want to stay in Retiro. Named after a hermit, Retiro is undergoing a rapid urbanization where buildings are intelligently planned around large squares and luxury hotels. By using our easy booking map, you will find excellent hotels that offer high-quality service in Retiro, such as the Hotel Dazzler Suites Arroyo and the Embajador Hotel.

If you wanted to be near the Obelisk and will not mind heavy traffic during rush hours, you may consider staying in the Buenos Aires Downtown neighborhood. Around the 220-feet high monument, simply named the Obelisk, there is a great diversity of shops, including bookshops, which remain open until late at night. The Downtown neighborhood is for the shopping crowd and you can start “shopping” for a hotel by using our booking map…ensuring that your hotel is in a great location to your favorite, luxury shops. You will find popular hotels such as the Days Inn Comfort Hotel and the InterContinental Hotel Buenos Aires.

And if you wanted to stay in a less crowded neighborhood where Argentina’s intellectual class reigns, you will want to be in Belgrano. You will enjoy the artistry of the Barrancas de Belgrano, designed by Carlos Thays, a well-known landscape artist. If you happen to stay over the weekend, you will not want to miss the crafts street market that features drama plays and musical shows. By using our booking map, you will find well-situated hotels in Belgrano, such as the Golf Tower Suites and Apartments, the Sarum Hotel, and Complejo Tango Boutique Hotel.

The market of all markets, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul offers a shopping experience like no other! Also known as Kapalicarsi, the Grand Bazaar is located in Sultanahmet, an area swarming with tourists and rich with history.

The Grand Bazaar is home to over 4000 shops and is the largest covered market in Turkey. Look for bargains on anything and everything ranging from lamps, leather goods, hand made crafts, beautiful pottery, woven carpets, colourful stones and hard to find brassware. Various restaurants also litter the market place so come hungry and ready to shop!

When shopping at the Grand Bazaar, there are a few important things to keep in mind. First off, never settle on the asking price. The vendors expect you to haggle so haggle you must! Barter on the price but don’t go lower than 50 per cent of the asking price. Also, be very aware of pickpockets. Keep your money and purse where you can see it at all times! Vendors usually only accept cash so be sure to bring enough for all your bargains.

With all of these things to worry about, the last thing you need is complications with your hotel. So be sure of your accommodation with See Your Hotel.

Hotels in the vicinity of the Grand Bazaar include the Hotel St Sophia, the Ayasofya and the Turkomen Hotel. Also nearby are the Empress Zoe and Hotel Valide Sultan Konagi, both famous for their rich Turkish charm. For backpackers or those on a budget, Side Hotel offers cheap rates on rooms. All of these hotels are located in Sultanahmet.

Other things to check out near the Grand Bazaar include the Beyazit University and the Yesil Ev, an Ottoman mansion featuring a rich garden. No matter what you decide to do in Istanbul, be sure to visit  seeyourhotel first to ensure a stress-free vacation.

A Mexico City vacation is incomplete without a tour of the Teotihuacan. According to local legend, it is “the place where men became gods.” Of course, a tourist does not visit the Teotihuacan just to become a god. The visit is a cultural and historical experience. The rise and fall of the Teotihuacan happened at the same time as the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today, the area features the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Citadel Pyramid.

However, the Teotihuacan is 31 miles to the northeast of Mexico City. It is impractical to stay near this attraction, as you would miss out on the excitement of Mexico City. Thus, the recommended vacation strategy is to stay in a hotel at the center of Mexico City. Our booking map can be utilized to locate excellent luxury hotels at the center of Mexico City, such as the Fiesta Grand Chapultepec, the Camino Real Mexico City, the Intercontinental Mexico City, the JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City, and the Four Seasons Mexico City. These hotels are also near the tourist area of the city’s center, such as the Pink Zone (also known as the Zona Rosa) and the Chapultepec Park. There is also the Colonial Historic Center that features the National Palace, the Templo Mayor (an archaeological site), and the Zocalo, the second largest plaza in the world. With more than 1,400 colonial buildings, this center will make the Mexico City vacation a memorable cultural experience.

From the center of Mexico City, the Teotihuacan visit can be complemented by an exploration 21 miles towards the south, in a region known as Xochimilco. The Xochimilco has an ecological park that is perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers. All that is needed is a trajinera (square boat) cruise through the canals and lagoons where herons, egrets, and bulrushes flock. The cruise will take you around the floating gardens and see some of the species endemic to Mexico. And during the cruise, you can be serenaded by Mexican Mariachis.

Whether traveling to Dubai for business or pleasure, this up and coming city has accommodations to suit everyone’s needs. Located on ten kilometers of creek, Dubai hosts business conferences, beautiful beaches, get-a-way resorts and children’s activities. In order to find the perfect holiday spot and hotel, you need to know where to stay to suit your vacation schedule. And what better way to find out than viewing your hotel choice prior to purchase with SeeYourHotel?

For business, stay on Sheikh Zayed Road or Deira, located on the north side of the creek. Deira, which is the old commercial and business center, boasts various hotels including the Carlton Tower Hotel, Marco Polo Hotel, and Hilton Dubai Creek. Sheikh Zayed Road is considered the new business area that centers on the World Trade Center. This newly developed area features executive style hotels such as the Emirates Towers Hotel and the Ibis World Trade Center Hotel. Another option when on business is the Dubai Marina, which features both tourist and business connections. Hotels include the Grosvenor House and the prestigious Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort Hotel and Spa, for those wanting to escape the everyday grind.

For pleasure, Bur Dubai, on the south side of the Creek and Jumeriah Beach, on the west side of the creek, are more suitable. Bur Dubai features the Ascot Hotel, the Capitol Hotel and Hotel Seaview as well as tourist attraction Narish Khyma. Jumeriah Beach hosts world famous resorts for those who want to indulge. Among the luxurious Jumeriah Beach Hotel, Burj Al Arab Hotel and Madinat Jumeriah Hotel are the Mall of the Emirates and the Wide Wadi Water Park.

Keep the tourist attractions in mind when booking a hotel. Dubai features several must-see attractions including the Dubai Museum and the Al Boom Tourist Village. Locating the perfect hotel can make or break your dream holiday. Be sure you’ve made the right decision with SeeYourHotel.