The truth about vacation

Written: 22 august 2009
Travel time: 12 — 26 june 2009
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
8.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 8.0
Service: 10.0
Cleanliness: 9.0
Food: 9.0
Amenities: 7.0
Have been since 12.06. 09 to 26.06. 09 years.
The flight from Krasnoyarsk is charter. At the airport, they paid $ 20 for a visa for each person (they were with a 5-year-old child), and when we received our luggage, an unpleasant surprise awaited us - the lock was opened on our suitcase - in principle, they took nothing, except for a knife in the side pocket (if they wanted it you could take it and not open the lock). At the exit from the airport we were met with a sign Anex tour and escorted to the bus. Our hotel was first on the list - an hour's drive from the airport. Nevertheless, we made a planned stop at a gas station, where you could go to the WC, buy drinks, etc. You could also buy water from the bus driver - 1 dollar, a colla - 2 dollars.
At the hotel, we were met at the reception by a nice girl Maria (there are 2 girls at the reception, and both speak Russian well). So Maria gave us two room keys and three cards - for towels, restaurant hours and air conditioning.

It should be noted right away that the air conditioner works by the hour 14-16.18-19.30; 23-02. provided that the door to the balcony is closed in your room and the key is inserted. There is no safe at the reception, it is in the room and it is paid 2 euros per day - you won’t carry documents, all the money, etc. with you (we got it in 13 days - 36 dollars). The room has a mini bar in which water, cola, sprite - 7 bottles in total). You can take them, on the day of arrival the mini bar is filled free of charge, then water is put every day in the number of people in the room, and drinks are paid.
If we talk about the hotel, then almost nothing surprised us, not for the better or for the worse - everything is as in the photo. The only thing was that there was some limitation in space, since the territory of the hotel is small, and the beach was somewhat disappointing - they promised sandy, received sand and pebble . . When entering, the pebble strip is a little uncomfortable.
And on the other side of the beach there is a public beach, locals come and relax. Of course, security guards walk around and keep order. There were no cases of penetration into our territory.
On excursions: It should be noted in advance that you will have to plan your leisure time yourself. They will not chase you, persuading you to this or that excursion (as we saw it in Egypt). You need to go. If you want cheaper - please, for the road you are offered 2 times cheaper. Only if you take it, no one will be responsible for your safety and security (at least, that's what the guides at the hotel say).
They offer large excursions - Jerusalem (399 S - adults 359 S - 6-12 years old); Cyprus 310 years old, 28.6-12; Istanbul 320 adults 29.6-12 - these are large excursions with a flight by plane. The child and I did not dare to dangle.
Taken from distant 280 km. from the hotel - a landmark of Turkey Pomukkale 65 adults. 3.6-12. They did not pay for the child, since there are no more 6 years.

It should be noted that outside the territory of the agency offer for $ 35. My husband decided not to risk it, since the agency's insurance in which case does not work. All excursions follow the scheme: shake the tourist while he has the strength to go shopping, and then show the attraction. Shops sign contracts with hotels or with representative firms, I don’t know, and they take them to their shops - supposedly factories - textile, carpet, leather, onyx, confectionery, etc. But in fact, in the nearest market, EVERYTHING is much cheaper !! ! . After some shopping, we were finally taken to Pomukale, where we were in the middle of nowhere. A natural wonder of the world - snow-white cascades bathed by thermal water +36 for a year, with a visit to the city and the famous Cleopatra pool. Of course, the beauty is indescribable, But immediately upon arrival there we were discouraged by one BUT.
65 boxes for the tour, and in order to swim in the Cleopatra pool, we still need to pay $ 18 per person. And since they spent the whole day shopping for us ...you know, the wallet was a little empty and there were no more unforeseen expenses. However, the guide said you can supposedly on credit . . you will return it at the hotel. We had $30 left. - one could go to Cleopatra's puddle to splash for half an hour - but there was no desire - they walked along the cascades, got a sunny bumbazh. Near the pool, for 15 bucks, they made a gray video - how we fly over Pamukkale on an airplane carpet, waving our arms like wings and knocking down onlookers passing by. After visiting the beautiful Pamukkale we were taken in the opposite direction. Here's another not unimportant nuance . . if you go on what they call a historical excursion, then feed is fed, but water is not. Therefore, get plenty of water, juices and other favorite liquids.
They charge 3 bucks for tea. So, on the way back we were taken to a snack bar where we had already been for breakfast. Before dinner, we were invited to go down to the cellar and taste the wines from the cellar. The wines are good… just be warned as they say. In general, during the trip there may be such surprises that require finances - until the end of the tour you should have 50 bucks just in case. But in general, I really liked this excursion ...and very tired. But in order to admire the snow-white cascades with your own eyes, it is worth going. Don't forget more water and money.
From water trips on a yacht -35, a pirate yacht 50 - were simple . . Pirate is different from simple, as it is more aimed at children, the excursion program is the same, only children are painted and they are supposedly looking for treasure. At the end of the journey, they are given a bandanna as a gift.

There is a fishing excursion.

We met a Norilsk resident - for the sake of interest, he wanted to relax and fish in a calm, romantic atmosphere. It wasn't here. They brought a pond with artificially grown fish there - of course they caught everything first of all small ones and, as he says, the association that he fished in the bathroom of the house was no pleasure.
If lovers of water slides - that is, an excursion to the Troy water park (in Rixis Premium) the cost with dolphins is 65 adults. 3.6-12; without dolphins 55 and 30 dollars.
We were in Egypt in the aqua hotel, we had plenty of rides on the slides, so we decided this time to limit ourselves to the waves of the sea.

In general, we asked the guides - they say that the best hotels in Belek. (didn't know). There is another part of the hotels in Alanya, located on the Cleopatra beach, there is a white sand beach. We saw them on a yacht, but I don’t know their name. The weather is beautiful +34-+36. But the locals themselves say that it is cold - their summer season is just beginning in full.
If we talk about the hotel in which we were, then the standard. The variety of cuisine was just amazing. Chefs are doing their best. As in all hotels there are additional restaurants - Turkish and Italian cuisine. So we didn't even go to them - the cuisine in the main restaurant was very varied. The animators of the hotel are also trying - well done!
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All in all, a good rest. Have a nice holiday!
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