Category: Egypt

Top 5 luxury family escapes for pre-school children

Top 5 luxury family escapes for pre-school children

By on Apr 16, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Egypt, Europe, Family Travel, Florida, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe   - Read 3673 times

Family holidays are about quality time spent together – and can therefore be some of the most formative and memorable times of your child’s life. These recommended holidays have created many services designed with parents in mind and are perfect for families with pre-school children. 1. Carlisle Bay, Antigua Carlisle Bay is an extremely popular [...]

Where’s warm for a holiday in March?

Where’s warm for a holiday in March?

By on Dec 01, 2012 in Africa, Egypt, Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe   - Read 8387 times

Working in the travel industry, January and February is our busiest time of the year, and generally speaking we avoid taking our holidays in these months. As I’ve missed out on a holiday this year, I’ve been doing some research as to where I can head to in March for the best weather. Long haul is [...]

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, Florida, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11043 times

Following one of the wettest summers on record, Britons are in much need of some rest and recuperation in a dry, warm and sunny climate. But where can you go for almost guaranteed winter sunshine? What are the best beaches to eat your Christmas dinner on? Where are the perfect spots of winter paradise? Don’t fret, we’ve thrown [...]

A host of new experiences this year at The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

A host of new experiences this year at The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay

By on Jan 02, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Egypt, Food and Drink, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2375 times

The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay has a great line-up of experiences available this year. Here’s just some of what’s on offer: Learn a new skill – Arabic cooking lessons Banish Friday-night takeaways and boring beans on toast with a masterclass in authentic Arabic cuisine now available at the beautiful open-air Al Mar Restaurant. Guests will [...]

Travel your passions with Excursionist!

Travel your passions with Excursionist!

By on Oct 28, 2011 in A Luxury Travel Blog, Africa, Arctic, Asia, Cambodia, Egypt, Polar Regions, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 585 times

Excursionist.com is a new members only site that connects travelers with their passions by providing a menu of curated and expert-led trips around the world. Excursionist offers hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime experiences across 40 passion areas, making it easier than ever to plan unique excursions based on your personal interests. Whether you want to trek across Greenland with [...]

Disappear to a warmer climate

Disappear to a warmer climate

By on Oct 11, 2011 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Egypt, Indonesia, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Thailand   - Read 579 times

This is a strange time of year, isn’t it? The weather doesn’t seem to be able to make up its mind what to do, we’ve had a combination of 29 degree temperatures swiftly followed by howling gales, pouring rain and hail storms in the last five days here in the North West of the UK. [...]

The top 3 luxury hotels in Sharm el Sheikh

The top 3 luxury hotels in Sharm el Sheikh

By on Sep 05, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Regions   - Read 900 times

Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt has become one of the most loved destinations for UK tourists. Web analyst company Hitwise claimed that it has gained more popularity online in recent months and is now the UK’s 39th most searched destination. New York remains the most searched city by UK holidaymakers. With Sharm’s rise in popularity we [...]

Egyptian luxury cruise holidays

Egyptian luxury cruise holidays

By on Aug 26, 2011 in Africa, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 948 times

Luxury cruises offer tourists the opportunity to explore great areas of a country during a 7 day holiday. In Egypt, Nile cruises are a popular holiday choice. They offer comfortable accommodation and easy access to some of the country’s best sites. If you are planning to visit the area we suggest sightseeing in the morning [...]

Photograph of the week: Bath at dawn

Photograph of the week: Bath at dawn

By on Aug 24, 2011 in Africa, Egypt, Fun Stuff, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 862 times

This week’s photograph is of a young boy, aged around 8 years old, in Dahab, Egypt, attempting to drag his father’s camel into the sea for a bath at dawn. He didn’t succeed and instead had to go and fetch his brother for assistance! Thank you to Michael Shelford Photography for permission to re-produce the [...]

The new five star Makadi Spa Hotel in Egypt

The new five star Makadi Spa Hotel in Egypt

By on Jun 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 2826 times

The five star Makadi Spa Hotel opening its doors next month is the ultimate getaway for those wanting to indulge in complete luxury and relaxation. Situated on its own private beach the adult’s only hotel is an upmarket and tranquil oasis on the Red Sea. The hotel has three large outdoor freshwater swimming pools including [...]

Top 10 warm weather escapes

Top 10 warm weather escapes

By on Dec 28, 2010 in Africa, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Florida, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA   - Read 784 times

Those of you currently enduring sub-zero temperatures might be interested to hear that Tripadvisor has come up with a top 10 list of warm weather escapes.  Making the list are the following: 1. Cancun, Mexico 2. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands 3. Playa del Carmen, Mexico 4. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 5. Miami Beach, Florida, USA [...]

Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

By on Sep 28, 2010 in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Attractions, Chile, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, India, Indonesia, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, North America, Regions, South America, Syria, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 1719 times

Did you know that there are now more than 900 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? According to Tripadvisor, the top 10 – as rated by their users, I assume - are: 1. Taj Mahal, India 2. Petra / Wasi Muda, Jordan 3. Palmyra, Syria 4. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA 5. Abu Simbel, Egypt 6. Prambanan Temples, Indonesia [...]

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

Expansion of The Rocco Forte Collection

By on Apr 21, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Business Travel, Egypt, Hotels, Middle East, Morocco, Regions, Resorts, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 872 times

The Rocco Forte Collection – which currently has 13 luxury hotels in major cities across Europe –  has revealed that its first property in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi this Autumn. It will be followed by a 146-bedroom property opening in Jeddah in 2011, a 90 All-suite Golf, Spa & Villa Resort [...]

Silver Spirit’s inaugural world cruise 2011

Silver Spirit’s inaugural world cruise 2011

By on Dec 11, 2009 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Egypt, Europe, Italy, Monaco, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 220 times

In 2011, for the very first time, Silversea‘s new Silver Spirit will embark on a full World Cruise traversing both hemispheres.  This grandest of voyages, appropriately themed “Spirit of Discovery”, begins in Los Angeles on 19th January 2011, when Silver Spirit is set to welcome no more than 540 privileged guests for a 119-day odyssey [...]

Action-packed Egypt

By on Sep 01, 2009 in Africa, Egypt, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 137 times

Just look at how much you can pack into a day in Egypt! This inspiring commercial for tourism in Egypt covers everything from quad biking in Sharm El Sheikh and scuba diving in Dahab  to rock climbing in Taba and an evening at the theatre in Cairo…

Sunshine guarantee from Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel in Egypt

Sunshine guarantee from Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel in Egypt

By on Aug 26, 2009 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany   - Read 168 times

The 5-star deluxe Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, based on the Red Sea in Hurghada, Egypt, has introduced a Sunshine Guarantee where guests will be able to redeem free nights should the sun not shine.  With Hurghada’s sunny climate and year-round warm weather, guests to the region should be able to expect a stay filled [...]

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