A week of pampering in Egypt was a week well-spent (Picture: Jessica Lindsay)Travel snobs, feel free to hate me for what I’m about to admit: not only did I visit Egypt, the ‘cradle of civilisation’, and stay in my hotel the entire time, but I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.The pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings have their place, but there’s a reason UK holidaymakers are flocking to the likes of Sharm el-Sheikh.According to TUI, rising costs and backlash to overtourism in ‘traditional’ sun holiday destinations such as Spain have led customers to seek alternative options, resulting in a surge of bookings for package breaks to Egypt.
Not only is the weather pretty much guaranteed year-round, you can experience luxury on a budget throughout the Sinai haven. Plus Sharm is a mere 5km from the airport, and is even exempt from the visa requirements affecting travel to the rest of the country.The resort is located in Nabq Bay (Picture: Metro.
co.uk)Newly-opened Rixos Radamis is one resort looking to entice British tourists by offering more bang for less buck with its ‘luxury all-inclusive’ offering.The 1,642-room hotel is right on the coastline, a short distance from Sharm’s nightlife and shopping centres.
Even so, with a plethora of all-singing, all-dancing facilities at the hotel – including a fleet of golf carts ferrying you around and a 700m river complete with gondolas – you’re unlikely to need (or want) to stray far.The hotel has a private.
