Hi
We have just come back from Egypt (Sharm El Sheikh) on Thursday having stayed at the Three Corners Kiroseiz Hotel in Sharm. We stayed at this hotel last year and really liked it so we went back, it is a five star all inclusive (remember their 5 star is the equivalent to our 3/4 star). You can either stay at their main hotel or I would recommend their beach bungalows. There are 22 little beach bungalows that run down to the beach and the room are doubles so you don’t get kids (nice and peaceful). If you want to go to the main hotel there is a courtesy bus every hour that will take you there, however at the beach there is a restaurant so you have the choice which is nice. The courtesy bus can also take you to another beach that the hotel owns that has water sports if you like that stuff.
If you have never been to Egypt before there are a couple of things you need to be aware of:-
- Always barter if the price is in writing then you should not barter, but if it is verbal then you can and knock 2/3 off straight away!!
- Egyptians are very friendly but do like to be tipped so make sure you have plenty of small change on you for this purpose.
- Namma Bay is the main place to go in the evening if you want shops, bars & clubs, however you get pestered savagely by the shop owners which can be really annoying so you just have to be very firm and say “La Shukran” which means “No Thank You” – or “La Emshe” which means “No Go” which basically means F*** OFF!
- If you go on any of the excursions such as Cairo for the pyramids or Luxor for the valley of the kings be prepared to be escorted to paper factories and perfume shops (the perfume is shit don’t believe them!).
Last year we went in September and the heat was bearable, however we struggled with the heat this time (51 in the shade). November would be a nice time to go, still hot but not unbearable.
All in all we have enjoyed out Egypt holidays the one thing we like the most was the trip to swim with the dolphins - £100 per person for 30 minutes with your own dolphin an experience not to be missed.
Link below if you want further info on our recommendation: -
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g297555-d565322-Reviews-Three_Corners_Kiroseiz-Sharm_el_Sheikh_South_Sinai_Red_Sea_and_Sinai.html
We booked hotel through Sunshine.co.uk and flights with XL.com and saved loads of money compared to others on the same holiday.
Hope this all helps.
Jenny