Club Sun Village 22/7- 6/8 Scouse Fitz reporting
Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:49
Ok, well I'm two days behind with the blog, so here's a brief synopsis of the first two days.
Day 1 22/7
We arrived at Manchester for our flight with "that company". No probs at the airport, unless of course, you count £3.95 for a pint of Real Ale a problem. And I do!! Easy and comfy flight brought us to Dalaman bang on time. Then came baggage. Took what felt like a lifetime to materialise, and when it did, one case was smashed on one corner, unusable on our way home, but I'm sure we can find a cheapish new one here. We were all pretty exhausted and a little fragile, as we'd had our eldest's 18th party the night before. So, onto the ICR bus for a fast and comfy transfer to Club Sun Village. We arrived to find a little confusion over what room we were in. That was very quickly resolved and we duly flopped onto our beds for a couple of hours kip.
Nice apartment. Small, basic but spotlessly clean and with a great view over the pool, the old village, and the beautiful pine clad mountains I never get tired of looking at. Out of bed and mrs ScouseFitz and I headed off to pick up a few necessities (beer, toilet rolls, beer, and a loaf. Oh, and some beer). When we returned we were 'Papp'd' by JT at the entrance to the apartments, and I was shocked the next time I logged in, to discover that my moobs had made it onto the tinterweb. I can only apologise if this truly disturbing sight put you off your dinner!! Mrs and daughters deployed themselves on sunbathing duty at the pool (a task they took to like true professionals), and I went off to the Moonlight over the road, where we stayed last year, to say hello to Hakkan, Bobby, and Super Mario. Then back to base for a quick shower (at this point, I must speak about the shower, as I've read reviews online which talk of no hot water at certain times of the day-not true. The shower in our room is powerful enough to strip the skin off a particularly thick skinned elephant, and as for hot, take a teabag into the shower with you, and make yourself a quick cuppa while you're in there!!). Off for something to eat, and always on our first night, that means Charlie's Place (our 11 year old insists). The food and service was, as ever, fantastic. Pepper steak to die for. A little more expensive than last year, but what isn't these days? Then we returned to the apartments to acquaint ourselves with the staff and the cocktail menu!! And so, to sleep..
Day 2 23/7
The ladies head to the pool, and I head off in search of a shave. WOW! What a shave. 8tl for a full on pamper session at the barber down the side of Tansas, near to The Wayside. Bargain. Am off back there tomorrow. And I've resigned to never bring my shaving gear to Icmeler again. I then went off to find the newly relocated Three (4) Bells. At some point, someone will hopefully take the time to explain the whole "Xmas tree made of water bottles" thing to me!! It's huge! Leisurely stroll back to CSV to meet up with a friend we met last year, to discuss the various merits (or otherwise) of Chelsea and Liverpool FC. An interesting debate! Then we walked to what was Dreamboys for something to eat. Disappointing to say the least. VERY average food, the usual robot/jacko kind of entertainment. Not good and never again I'm afraid. Bamboo have bought it, as their building has gone to be replaced with the all new utterly soulless and atmosphere free 'stalls'. Nice stroll along the beach on our way home, back to base for an efes and a sleep. So, as I write, it's warm warm warm, and the pool beckons. This is Scouse Fitz, Icmeler old village, for the BBC!!
Day 1 22/7
We arrived at Manchester for our flight with "that company". No probs at the airport, unless of course, you count £3.95 for a pint of Real Ale a problem. And I do!! Easy and comfy flight brought us to Dalaman bang on time. Then came baggage. Took what felt like a lifetime to materialise, and when it did, one case was smashed on one corner, unusable on our way home, but I'm sure we can find a cheapish new one here. We were all pretty exhausted and a little fragile, as we'd had our eldest's 18th party the night before. So, onto the ICR bus for a fast and comfy transfer to Club Sun Village. We arrived to find a little confusion over what room we were in. That was very quickly resolved and we duly flopped onto our beds for a couple of hours kip.
Nice apartment. Small, basic but spotlessly clean and with a great view over the pool, the old village, and the beautiful pine clad mountains I never get tired of looking at. Out of bed and mrs ScouseFitz and I headed off to pick up a few necessities (beer, toilet rolls, beer, and a loaf. Oh, and some beer). When we returned we were 'Papp'd' by JT at the entrance to the apartments, and I was shocked the next time I logged in, to discover that my moobs had made it onto the tinterweb. I can only apologise if this truly disturbing sight put you off your dinner!! Mrs and daughters deployed themselves on sunbathing duty at the pool (a task they took to like true professionals), and I went off to the Moonlight over the road, where we stayed last year, to say hello to Hakkan, Bobby, and Super Mario. Then back to base for a quick shower (at this point, I must speak about the shower, as I've read reviews online which talk of no hot water at certain times of the day-not true. The shower in our room is powerful enough to strip the skin off a particularly thick skinned elephant, and as for hot, take a teabag into the shower with you, and make yourself a quick cuppa while you're in there!!). Off for something to eat, and always on our first night, that means Charlie's Place (our 11 year old insists). The food and service was, as ever, fantastic. Pepper steak to die for. A little more expensive than last year, but what isn't these days? Then we returned to the apartments to acquaint ourselves with the staff and the cocktail menu!! And so, to sleep..
Day 2 23/7
The ladies head to the pool, and I head off in search of a shave. WOW! What a shave. 8tl for a full on pamper session at the barber down the side of Tansas, near to The Wayside. Bargain. Am off back there tomorrow. And I've resigned to never bring my shaving gear to Icmeler again. I then went off to find the newly relocated Three (4) Bells. At some point, someone will hopefully take the time to explain the whole "Xmas tree made of water bottles" thing to me!! It's huge! Leisurely stroll back to CSV to meet up with a friend we met last year, to discuss the various merits (or otherwise) of Chelsea and Liverpool FC. An interesting debate! Then we walked to what was Dreamboys for something to eat. Disappointing to say the least. VERY average food, the usual robot/jacko kind of entertainment. Not good and never again I'm afraid. Bamboo have bought it, as their building has gone to be replaced with the all new utterly soulless and atmosphere free 'stalls'. Nice stroll along the beach on our way home, back to base for an efes and a sleep. So, as I write, it's warm warm warm, and the pool beckons. This is Scouse Fitz, Icmeler old village, for the BBC!!