Fleewinter

The four-star Resort Center Raduga lies on the northern edge of the ancient Issyk-Kul Lake, with views out over the stunning Tian Shan mountains. During your discovery of Kyrgyzstan, this is the place for a little ‘time out’ and lazy beach days, enjoying homemade ice-cream and watersports such as jet-skiing and kayaking. Luckily, the resort is by the beach, so you won’t have to walk far before feeling the sun on your skin and sand between your toes.

If you can tear yourself away from the beach, the resort has an outdoor pool, a sauna and spa with treatments ranging from facials to massages. Local activities close by include hiking, birdwatching and fishing. If you have an adventurous family in tow, there are 62 rooms with family options available and 51 cottages, some with two bedrooms that can cater up to four people. There is also a children’s playground and tennis court.

The rooms are simple and comfortable. They all have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi, plus extra touches such as bathrobes, slippers and beach towels. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is included in your stay, and you can head to the bar for evening drinks.