Sharm el Sheikh: Perfect place to escape winter
Dec 16 2009 By Jo Leigh
After an action-packed 48 hours, my final day was spent enjoying the five star luxury of the hotel. With four pools, including a lazy river which surrounds the 86 acre resort and endless pristine beaches, there was no possibility of feeling crowded, even though the hotel was fully booked. Be aware though that most beaches are privately owned, so you won’t be able to use them unless you’re staying in one of the beach hotels. There’s only one small stretch of public beach in Sharm, which makes for a pretty crowded affair if you’re looking for a relaxing day on the beach and you’re not staying in a beach hotel.
So, after a whirlwind trip to Sharm el Sheikh, is there enough to do to justify a longer stay and to keep the activity-hungry occupied outside of the hotel resorts? The answer is yes. The trips and tours that I enjoyed barely touched the sides and if you can drag yourself away from your hotel, there’s plenty to do in and around Sharm. Day trips to Cairo and Luxor are also on offer if you’re looking for a complete contrast to the local activities and want to experience some of Egypt’s most famous sights.
Sharm el Sheikh certainly ticks the boxes as an alternative holiday option to the better known Mediterranean destinations. It’s as safe as any of the Med resorts, offers year-round sunshine and a wealth of activities to ensure even the most active visitor stays occupied. Equally, if remaining static on your sun lounger with a good book appeals, Sharm certainly won’t disappoint.
Monarch operates year round flights to Sharm el Sheikh from London Gatwick and Manchester airports and summer only flights from Birmingham with fares, including taxes, starting from just £145 per person.
In addition to flights, Monarch also now offers a huge range of great value holidays, accommodation options, car hire and travel insurance with a week’s stay at the 5 diamond rated Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh Resort starting from just £620 per person, based on two sharing on a bed and breakfast basis and including return flights with Monarch to Sharm el Sheikh.
All tours, including the jeep safari, the Bedouin dinner with stargazing and the cruise with snorkeling are all available to book through Monarch Holidays (approx £40 each).
For further information or to book Monarch flights, Monarch Holidays or Monarch Hotels, please visit www.monarch.co.uk.
Travel Facts
Monarch operates year round flights to Sharm el Sheikh from London Gatwick and Manchester airports and summer only flights from Birmingham with fares, including taxes, starting from just £145 per person.
In addition to flights, Monarch also now offers a huge range of great value holidays, accommodation options, car hire and travel insurance with a week’s stay at the 5 diamond rated Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh Resort starting from just £620 per person, based on two sharing on a bed and breakfast basis and including return flights with Monarch to Sharm el Sheikh.
All tours, including the jeep safari, the Bedouin dinner with stargazing and the cruise with snorkeling are all available to book through Monarch Holidays (approx £40 each).
For further information or to book Monarch flights, Monarch Holidays or Monarch Hotels, please visit www.monarch.co.uk.
