arbroath_abroad

thinking about going there for a holiday in June

Anyone been? gets quite good reviews on tripadvisor but thought id dip into the pool of knowledge here

Blue Cat

never been, husband refuses to go to Egypt fullstop! Will June not be a wee bit hot???

arbroath_abroad

Think it will be quite hot as well. I am a wee bit doubtfull about egypt also. Its really good value thou

Blue Cat

not sure at all, just know a few people how have been wouldn't go back??? and terrible stories about food poisoning. why not try Jordan??

arbroath_abroad

where is their in Jordan??

Blue Cat

some historical stuff?? not sure not been!!! but am dying to go as i hear lots of good reports about it being great short break destination from here.

MJC

In Jordan, hmmmm, yes we've all seen the video.

Anyway, isn't Petra in Jordan? Now that's a place I'd like to do to.

julieaddison

I have been to Taba Heights, stayed at the Sofitel, absolutly fantastic. hotel lovely there are other 5 star like the Marriot and Hyatt. All on the beach, snorkling not as good as Sharm but pretty good and the beaches are much nicer than Sharm. Only draw back is it is very isolated your entertainment is hotel only, shuttle buses run from each hotel every half hour.
I loved it Food excellent and mini bar cheap too. Julie

MJC

And at least you don't get blown up like you do in Sharm...

Blue Cat

my sentiments entirely !

arbroath_abroad

All adds to the excitement thou

flygal

I spend a lot of time in the sinai, and if you want a sun, sea and sand holiday its not so bad. Down side is, its very very much quieter than sharm with fewer options for entertainment than the things already mentioned.The diving is better in sharm, Im told, and Egypt is much cheaper than dxb generally.
As for the terrorist thing.....well they managed to hit London round about the same time............. have a good holiday, where ever you go.

W10

Haven't you been here for years? You really should get to Jordan. It's a very interesting place.

As is Syria, Lebanon - well the Levant as a whole

Blue Cat

it is on my list, every holiday we get we head to the Maldives.

arbroath_abroad

ooooh isnt one posh,