Tag: accomodation
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The complete guide to a memorable family ski trip in Kazakhstan
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy or book anything through one of these links, I get a small commission, without it costing anything extra for you. Thanks! Why visit Kazakhstan for your family ski trip? Kazakhstan presents great value when it comes to ski holidays. And realistically, who isn’t interested in finding value…
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Five days in Almaty: How to maximise your stay in this glittering city
This article contains affiliate links. If you buy or book anything through one of these links, I get a small commission, without it costing anything extra for you. Thanks! Wanted to try a city in a country that none of your friends have visited and you only have a short time to do so? No…
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A great spa and fabulous service: My Club Med Bali review
Following on from a very successful first stay at a Club Med resort early last year, we travelled to their Bali location in January 2026. Bali is a great favourite of Australians and we were excited to try another stay at this resort chain. We had a lovely time. Highlights included the resort spa, whose…
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A great fishing trip and fresh bread: A review of Clover Cottage Manjimup
Everyone had a great time, with the exception of the two trout we caught in the resort’s lake. The event which resulted in the demise of these fish was a highlight for those of us on land, particularly because it was the first such time for my daughter. She was ecstatic. A real hunter. Welcome…
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A great option for families: My review of Lous Seurrots Resort
Just outside the small town of Contis on the French Atlantic coast, is a family-friendly resort known as Camping Lous Seurrots. We stayed here in the first week of July 2025. In this particular year the French school holidays, and high season, began on the 7th July. It’s officially known as “Camping Yelloh village Lous…
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Fabulous food and a great kids club: Why we loved Club Med Phuket
Let me begin by saying we’ve not historically been all-inclusive resort-type people. However, since having children, the idea of a kids club has become VERY interesting. We waited till our son was 4 years old (the minimum age of fee-free entry for many resort kids clubs) before venturing out to one of the famous Club…
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The best hotel for families at Shymbulak: Shymbulak Hotel review
We have stayed at all the main Almaty ski resorts, most frequently at a hotel called Shymbulak Resort Hotel. The name might be a little confusing given it’s situated within Shymbulak Mountain Resort and I’m not sure if that was a mistake or just some great marketing! Regardless, the mountain resort also has some other…
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The best view in Shymbulak: Le Mont Hotel review
Le Mont Hotel (formerly Sneg) is a cozy lodge nestled halfway up the main slope of Shymbulak Mountain Resort. You’ll find it next to the exit from the Combi 1 chairlift. With a fantastic deck, it is brilliant for summertime eating, but during the winter, when its a bit too chilly to be outside for…
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An 80s era room & excellent lamb cutlets: A review of Ak Bulak Hotel
This title may not have been how I thought I’d start this review, but there you have it. Ak Bulak Hotel is great for its location of being directly beneath a ski resort, but sometimes you have to focus on the unexpected highlights. If you’re planning to venture out to Ak Bulak Ski Resort then…
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The best way to visit Charyn Canyon
Visitors to Almaty who want to get out of the city will definitely want to visit the incredible Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lake and Kaindy Lake. A popular tourist trip for folks visiting Almaty is the Charyn Canyon visit. Usually done overnight and coupled with visits to Kolsai Lake (also spelt Kolsay but I’m siding with…