Nova Roma, Byzantium, Constantinople, it's had more names than Liz Taylor, but one thing is for sure, there's nowhere quite like Istanbul. We've schlepped, slept, sipped, supped and shopped all over so you can sit back like a Sultan and enjoy this Turkish delight. On your marks, jet set, go...

• Want the very best of Istanbul in one glam little pocket/purse-sized companion?
• Want to avoid the tedious carpet hard-sell and go direct to the finest dealers?
• Want to find gorgeous antique textiles, and unique modern jeweler, or have kilims handwoven to your own design?
• Want to find the finest shops, restaurants, spas, bars and services and avoid the rest?

Well, now you can. Along with all the finest and funkiest places to dine, drink and dance, bespoke shopping and activity itineraries for you to mix and match, secret shops and services you'd simply never find as a visitor.