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Explore Istanbul from the heart of the iconic Taksim district. Walk along the famous pedestrian mall, Istiklal Street, to sample Turkish coffee and local baklava or Turkish delight. You’ll be treated to Turkish hospitality by friendly front desk staff. Top off your stay with 360-degree rooftop views of Istanbul from the buffet breakfast restaurant.

No visit to historic port city, Fremantle, is complete without a feast of fish and chips on the waterfront. Although an operational marina for both private and commercial boats, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour is most popular for the seafood restaurants, bars, and ice-creameries that line its boardwalk.

Perth’s soothing Swan River is the backdrop of Elizabeth Quay and the historic Barrack Street Jetty. Take advantage of a wide range of activities, from leisurely strolls along the river’s edge, to trendy bars, cafes, and restaurants, to playgrounds for children, and even a visit to the controversial-yet-unmissable Bell Tower.

One of the world’s largest areas of natural bushland near a city center. Awe-inspiring views of Perth city, the Swan River, and Darling Ranges. Spend a day visiting the park with bushland walk trails, war memorials, gardens, picnic spots, and children’s playgrounds.

The peak of Perth’s luxury accommodation. Feel pampered with Crown’s legendary personalized service. Notice extra touches of luxury in every room like marble bathrooms, deep soaking bathtubs, and tablet-controlled lighting and entertainment. The massive outdoor pool area will have you thinking you’re in a tropical resort.

Perth may be the most isolated capital city in the world, but remoteness is part of its charm. The city sprawls 100km along Western Australia’s coastline from Yanchep in the north to Mandurah in the south. The Swan River with its iconic black swans is Perth’s epicentre. Cafes and bars are best found along the water’s edge, either by the river or at one of Perth’s world-class sandy beaches. Closer to Indonesia’s Bali than Sydney or Melbourne, Perth benefits from almost-constant sunshine. A balmy reward for avid travelers prepared to conquer Perth’s remote location.

A tiny tropical island that packs a punch. With sprawling white beaches, lush jungles, ancient volcanos, and serene Hindu temples, Bali is truly the ‘Island of the Gods’. Bali’s unique balance between nature, people, and spirituality is almost tangible and audible through soft sounds of cicadas chirping and rhythm of wooden instruments. It’s the local people, as much as the world class beaches, that make Bali a destination you’ll want to visit again and again.

Sultry islands scattered amongst sun-sparkled seas. Indonesia’s 18,307 islands are painted with pure hues of blue and green. Fascinating islands lure tenacious adventurers to island-hopping expeditions.

The crossroad between east and west, old and new. Turkey’s strategic location straddling the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits thrust it center stage in many infamous, gripping events. Visitors will never go hungry with traditional Turkish hospitality. Indulge in kebabs, hummus, seafood and mezze with baklava and Turkish tea. Turkey’s history may draw you in but its food will make you never want to leave.

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