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\u2018I am not a resort person\u2019<\/em>\u00a0\u2026 at least that\u2019s what I thought before we went on a family holiday to Sabah, Borneo. Our family of five had never stayed in a resort before, but during our recent trip to\u00a0Kota Kinabalu<\/a>\u00a0we had the opportunity to stay at three:<\/p>\n

The Magellan Sutera Resort<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0a five star resort situated in the beautiful\u00a0Sutera Harbour<\/a>, just 10 minutes drive from the heart of Kota Kinabalu.\u00a0Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0is also only 10 minutes from town and boasts a spectacular sunset vantage point from the Sunset Bar.\u00a0The\u00a0Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort<\/a>\u00a0is\u00a040 minutes from the International Airport and sits between lush rainforest and a long white sandy beach.<\/p>\n

I have officially been converted to LOVING resorts, especially with young children in tow. The two words that best describe the reasons behind my new love affair are EASY and FUN!<\/p>\n

Kids Clubs<\/h2>\n

All the resorts we visited had Kids Clubs and our kids loved the different toys and activities on offer. Our children are aged 5, 2 and 1 year. Kids aged 4+ can be left at most kids clubs without a parent, which means you can have some alone time on your holiday. Younger children can use the Kids Clubs when accompanied by a parent or babysitter.<\/p>\n

We also discovered the kids clubs are the perfect place to make a dash to during tropical downpour \u2013 who wants to be stuck in your room when you could be playing musical statues instead?<\/p>\n

Food<\/h2>\n

Resorts make family dining easy, offering a range of cafes and restaurants all on site. Whether it be buffet breakfast overlooking the water, five star dining once kids have gone to bed or a poolside cocktail with your meal, you can do it all at the resort.<\/p>\n

My kids loved the buffet breakfasts and there was always a special kids section set up where they could choose their own meals. A great mix of western and local food on offer ensured everyone had plenty to eat and even tried a few new things.<\/p>\n

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