Take some snorkling gear, the fish are awsome, the further you go out the better.
No comment on the go karts or quads as didnt get out much but some people we met went quading and had a great day.
Definitely warmer than here
Who's been there?
Seems to have good kart track , and desert quadbiking.
We went last year, had a great time. Hotel fantastic, beach right on the doorstep.
Take some snorkling gear, the fish are awsome, the further you go out the better.
No comment on the go karts or quads as didnt get out much but some people we met went quading and had a great day.
Definitely warmer than here
Went there this year, was not really what i expected be very careful what you eat and drink there don't shake peoples hands stuff like that. I got an upset stomach when I was out there which wasnt great! The kart track looked brilliant unfortunately I didnt get on there.
it can depend on what you wnat to do and if you are a couple or a family.
I woudn't be happy about taking my young kids to nama bay but its great for a good night out...
i love the place but then i am a diver so i'm biased.
choose food and drink carefully. make sure any water you buy is served from a bottle and that you open the bottle to make sure that the seal was
intact. dont have ice in your drinks. dont eat salad as it is often washed in tap water and wash your hands at every oportunity.
i have a friendly GP that gives me antibiotics before i go and i take 1 every morning just to stop any nasties taking hold. you can buy them over the
internet and they are called kefalexin (not too sure of spelling)
stick to these rules and you should be ok which will leave you with the ability to enjoy what could be the best holiday you'll ever have.
beautiful weather, excellent coastline and a friendly local population.
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Went there this year, was not really what i expected be very careful what you eat and drink there don't shake peoples hands stuff like that. I got an upset stomach when I was out there which wasnt great! The kart track looked brilliant unfortunately I didnt get on there.
and spent 3 days in BED. We were out beyone soho square. Middle of no where - taxis every where and they
rip you off. Go to an AI resort & only go "off campus" with a guide etc. The fish are fantastic, you can literally walk into the water & they are
all around you, we saw eels, turtles & some truly monster fish! Scuba is even better if you can do it!
Didn't try the karts or quads as went just after the bombing there (several years ago) & all that stuff was closed up - out of bounds!
Value for money couldn't be beaten then, doubt it can now.
As above... take plenty of immodium with you as there's a high possibility of getting the squits.
I'd also agree that staying on resort is a good idea!
I was there in October. To be honest it wasn't the best holiday I've ever had. However, it wasn't the most expensive either.
Highlights were the snorkeling - did both 'usual' boat trips and loved it and also the day trip to Cairo which is mind-blowing on a lot of
fronts. Long day though.
In terms of food, meh - but I'm a real foody so I've been a bit spoilt. If you are venturing away from AI for the night, the Chinese on top
of the little shopping mall is really good. President Blair visited several years on the trot apparently.
Oh, one other thing. Expect to become racist - the Russians are the most rude and ignorant bunch I've ever encountered!
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Oh, one other thing. Expect to become racist - the Russians are the most rude and ignorant bunch I've ever encountered!
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I was there in October. To be honest it wasn't the best holiday I've ever had. However, it wasn't the most expensive either. Highlights were the snorkeling - did both 'usual' boat trips and loved it and also the day trip to Cairo which is mind-blowing on a lot of fronts. Long day though.
so Blair had the squits several years running
In terms of food, meh - but I'm a real foody so I've been a bit spoilt. If you are venturing away from AI for the night, the Chinese on top of the little shopping mall is really good. President Blair visited several years on the trot apparently.
Oh, one other thing. Expect to become racist - the Russians are the most rude and ignorant bunch I've ever encountered!
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In terms of food, meh
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Go to an AI resort & only go "off campus" with a guide etc.
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I woudn't be happy about taking my young kids to nama bay but its great for a good night out...
We went there last year and stayed at The Holiday Village Red Sea. Wasn't the cheapest holiday we've had but definitely the best!! . We ate
what we wanted including loads of salad and fish and drank loads of drinks with ice in and none of us had an upset stomach the whole time we were
there.
We were advised to take hand gel due to Egyptian money being dirty but found we didn't need it because the notes and coins were clean and stopped
using the gel after the first couple of days.
Maybe we were lucky in our choice of holiday village but I'd definitely recommend it. Get a flight to Giza to see the pyramids if your budget
will stretch that far. 
Phil
We stayed in holiday village last year too, upgraded to a swim up room, very nice, clean, great service. What time of year was you there ?
Our 1st time in Egypt, had a good holiday would recommend and definitely not put anyone off going there but we have had better elsewhere.
Went on quads in desert that was very good, got some piccys somewhere, not a hint of squats, food was ok sea and snorkeling great, caused a bit of a
fight between two taxi drivers whilst haggling price we just walked away laughing whilst they almost came to blows over us.
Will grab photo card with quad run on.
Jon, we were there 7th to 21st August 2009.
Bit of a stupid question but , just how hot was it in August? , we are looking at going in June /July, I have visions of being incapacitated with the
heat, and having to hide in the shade or room , only going out in the morning and late afternoon, am I being dramatic
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Bit of a stupid question but , just how hot was it in August? , we are looking at going in June /July, I have visions of being incapacitated with the heat, and having to hide in the shade or room , only going out in the morning and late afternoon, am I being dramatic
We where there late June, as Phil says temps are manageable, the sea is like stepping into a warm bath, air conditioning fine and with plenty of ice
cream on tap I did ok.
Phil you probably saw but would not have noted the significance "BEX 2009" in pebbles off the right hand side of the pier, took ages that,
did you get on the 4 poster hammocks ?
Took this photo whilst dossing on the 4 poster hammocks
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Yep, I do actually recall seeing 'BEX 2009' written in pebbles in the sea!!
Them damn arabian ducks get everywhere.....
Phil
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Excellent place to go, diving is superb and the quadbiking was quite an experience.
We did a tour out to the bedoiun tribes and had a cup of char 
.
3 out of 6 of our party were very unwell, be sure to drink only bottled water and avoid exotic foods.
We went about 6 years ago and the egyptians were very friendly, i wouldnt know what the recent diplomacy is like but they were extremely nice at that
time.
Don't step off the plane without sun tan lotion on.
Me and a friend were burnt badly on the first evening with little exposure.
Avoid the midday sun as well.
Overall would thouroughly recommend it, you just need to take care with certain things.
Hope you enjoy it.