Family Getaway in Chtaura!

Valentine is around the corner!!
However, when you've been with your partner for a long time, are married with kids, shared lots together, than celebrating Valentine becomes for the sentimental and not the commercial value of it!! You no longer seek to buy cheesy gifts..or opt for the super expensive flowers and chocolates (yes, I do LIKE these gifts, don't mind having them either..) but YOU learn you can get much more for the same value and so it comes down to making smart choices!!

As a FAMILY, our occasions are also celebrated and spent all-together... You can't go for a classical French restaurant to enjoy a tete-a-tete candlelight dinner with KIDs on your hands!!
So.... You do the 2nd best thing you can...pick something FUN and interesting for ALL the FAMILY!! Our choice was a getaway....

Living near the busy noisy Beirut area, our getaways MUST be an escape to the mountains for a mini perfect remedy! We always seek to Discover new perspectives of luxury, to escape the hustle and bustle of the city to a perfect getaway spot! 
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Destination....Chtaura!! 
Hotel: Chtaura Park Hotel
Located in the heart of the Bekaa valley, this 5 star luxury hotel is ideal for weekend getaways, and FAMILY quality time!! 

WE booked a bedroom suite: with a sitting area, king size bed, working space with FREE internet connection, safe box...

complimentary coffee/tea tray & a bottle of water...

Suite WC amenities, & mini Jacuzzi !!

Excellent quality!!

View from our Bedroom!

What to DO!!

During winter this area is more on a low off-season track & It was too cold to walk around with our children...YET, you can still have FUN!!

​Hotel is perfectly located with an easy access to all historical sites in the area such as: 

• Zahleh (it's closed during winter season so we only enjoyed a quick car cruise around it....)
• Baalbeck and Anjar (hopefully we get to visit them in our next visit)
• Visit vineyards and enjoy the ultimate landscaping with colorful patching
• or...do what WE did :)
  

Watch TV....

Run/walk around!!

The hotel is surrounded with natural wonders, beautiful gardens & lots of green spaces.

Discover the Beautiful Decor of the Hotel..

Mini Playground...

Visit Domaine de Tanaïl

I've already shared last month a previous review on Domain de Taanyel (link here) when we had an amazing chance to see it wearing its full FALL Attire and it was a breathtakingly experience!! And this time we had a great time walking around it, +feeding the  geese, even saw the water turtle swimming, enjoyed our snack in nature and the fresh cold breath on our faces!

Again and again, it is a MUST to visit, check, and to personally explore this amazing nature scene! Bonding with Nature is so refreshing & rewarding!!

​Entrance is ONLY 2,000/person & free for under 3 years..

Where to EAT!

Upon our arrival on the 1st day we got to enjoy a super yummy meal @tabliyit masaad which was right across the hotel!! 

Entire meal + 3 drinks + Fattouch plate: 26,000LL & it was worth every penny :)

The next day we enjoyed a very tasty, healthy, and traditional Lebanese breakfast in a beautifully warm and cozy restaurant!

Last but not least!

After our lake visit, we got to enjoy a warm bath, rest and enjoy a late check out!!

We hated leaving, the staff was super friendly, courteous, and nice. The hotel was clean, spacious, and calm!

​We really had a great time, and #FEMLebanon recommend it for your FAMILY stay!

On our way home, we got to find a huge SNOW patch which we got to explore and have a quick play (was already 4:00 pm and getting cold..)

BUT...we can proudly say we had a FULL Stimulating FUN and Nature Bonding FAMILY experience ;)