Бахтияр Тайлакбаев
Kazakh singer with a unique voice
Why does a star family choose a city residence instead of a beach lounger?
A Kazakh artist with a recognizable baritone is often called a "local Leshchenko," but his approach to leisure is far more modern. A laureate of international competitions (Grand Prix in Varna, victory in Malta, the "New Century" award) and a Honored Artist of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bakhtiyar Tailakbayev has been a regular client of the Club for the past 4 years. In an exclusive interview, he explained why Prague has overtaken the usual beach destinations in his vacation ranking.
Interview
"Your last route went through the Czech Republic. What influenced the choice of location this season?"
— Logistics. The direct flight from Almaty to Prague became the key trigger. We had already tested the all-inclusive format at the tour club's "Porto Belo" and villas on Samui, but now the demand has changed: we need a multicultural experience, not just a change of scenery. The Andel resort in Prague became the focal point for all the family's interests.
"They say the Czech Republic is stereotypically associated with 'senior' tourism because of Karlovy Vary. Is that true?"
"That's an archaic myth. Prague is now the epicenter of gastronomic and youth tourism. Our son, for example, was so impressed by the architectural environment that he's considering local universities for admission. The city lives at the rhythm of a metropolis while still leaving room for solitude. My wife found the perfect balance here between museum programs and spa treatments, and for me, the criteria were a quality food court and the atmosphere."
"Which of the Club's service options turned out to be the most in demand this time?"
— The role of a navigator. It's virtually impossible to find local gems like beer SPA barrels on your own—this is an "insider" format. Thanks to the guides' recommendations, we gained exclusive access to places that no mass aggregator would highlight. This changes your perception of the city.
"How do you assess the difference between the room stock and the Andelya apartments?"
"This is a fundamental point. We don't live in a hotel; we sleep in it. The residence format with a kitchen and separate living room provides freedom from the restaurant schedule. This isn't a hotel capsule, but a space where you feel like the master. The Club team understands this need of the modern traveler."
— Your parting words to the audience.
— Invest in your health and trust the profiles. In four years of working with the Club, I have never seen any failures—that's about consistency. A vacation should be designed so that every family member comes out of it feeling "recharged," not exhausted from logistics.