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FC Holiday Village - Pegasus Palace, Sarigerme, TurkeySpent first two weeks of July at this All Inclusive hotel. Here is my report:
Pools: The swimming pools were great. Very clean. There was one very large one and three other smaller ones. The kids pool was really good as not deep so did not need to worry about the younger children. We based ourselves round this pool most days and then the older kids could head to the deeper pools if the wanted. There are also flumes which are open a few hours each day. Great fun for all ages. Plenty sunbeds available and good canopied areas to provide shade when necessary.
Food: Can't fault the food at all. Various places where you can get meals from - the beach bar, the main snack bar and the restaurant. Lots of choice and food always hot. The staff are very friendly and quick to clear tables etc. There are themed restaurants in the Hotel (Indian, Italian and Turkish) - you have to book these via reception. Only problem was whenever you tried to book were always told they were "full" yet in the evening when you passed there was hardly anyone in them. We did complain to the Rep about not getting in - but to no avail. Having said that we did speak to people who had managed to get to eat there and they said they were not very good - food bland. A lot of them ended up giving up and going down to main restaurant to eat.
Drink: Plentiful !! Coke, Fanta, Sprite etc all available. Efes beer very good. All served in good plastic glasses around poolside so no danger of breakage/cuts etc. Also good range of spirits available - vodka, gin, schnapps etc.
Room: Good size - double bed and twin beds - separated by sliding doors. Balcony not huge but fine for sitting out on, drying clothes etc. The cleaners came in every day and changed the beds, provided fresh towels etc.
Kids Clubs: The kids really enjoyed these. Clubs on offer to cater for all ages. With 1 1/2 hr sessions on three times a day and also evening sessions. My 8 yr old especially enjoyed it - doing aeroball, canoing, raft building, play station games etc. There is also a High Wire Ropes thing which they both did - although you had to pay extra for this. The Sessions are on first come first taken basis - so you have to make sure you are there early to queue to get in - or else will miss out.
Entertainment: Evening entertainment was okay. Usual kids disco etc followed by First Choice Staff cabarets. Was fine for the first few nights but got a bit fed up with it after a while. Also shows which we saw the first week were repeated the second - so bit monotinous.
Beach: Just a short distance from the hotel. Quite coarse sand. We spent a couple of afternoons there and had good fun - but it does get very deep very quickly and the waves were quite powerful so really had to keep an eye on the children. Went parasailing which was brill.
Shops: There are shops selling usual sun lotions, sweets, papers etc - but very expensive. Also jewellry shop, handbags, shoes etc.
Negative Points: Not many really. Mentioned already that expensive to buy stuff there and problem with getting into Themed Restaurants. Also it is pretty isolated so do get a bit stir crazy - definitely plan some trips. Even though All Inclusive you do find you are paying for things here and there and we did spend a lot more than we had indended. Getting money is a major problem as no ATM available in the village and nearest is a long taxi ride away. You can use either Lira or Sterling ... but it must be ENGLISH sterling. Which we felt was very unfair as they fill the hotel with Scots and Irish but refuse to accept our LEGAL TENDER !! Our friends were caught out as has only brought Scottish Sterling and Reception wouldn't even swap it for them. Very annoying.
All in All have to say we had a great time and would recommend it for families.
Think that is all. Any questions ask away.
Moreen xx
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vonny
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Moreen, great report
enjoyed, that sounds just fab for kids
whereas we went to the opposite, coz we had no kids
thank you x 
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Carol
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Sounds good.
we have been to the Holiday Vaillage Costa Del Sol twice.
Might just try Turkey
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Skyegal
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Hi Carol. One of the families we were with had been to the Costa Del Sol one a couple of years ago and they did think it was better than the Turkey one - but both had lots to offer.
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