and Don't mind being pestered by arabs touting and trying to sell you stuff
value for money overall is good but prices aren't what you might think, not that low, and bartering doesn't always provide a decent price.
the local arabs attitude is pretty poor towards women so be prepared to deal with this.
cab rides are interesting to say the least, much bartering required, and try not to look at the driving.
Its very, very hot..
Good beaches are hard to find
Excursions we did: (these make it all worthwhile)
Beduin nights - brilliant, camel ride, experience a 'native' style dinner and amazing star gazing
Lazy day snorkelling - all day on a boat, we were lucky and had two excellent guides, three stops.
Pyramids Sphynx Cairo museum - day trip to Cairo by air, early start though so get a v.early night.
other trips included:
trying to find a beach, there are various attempts at 'sandy beach' manmade yellow grit mostly, but there are some out there I'm promised. One nearby Reef 'beach' is a cliff edge with sand, some steps, and then rocks with coral literally right next to the shore.
old town - sleezy shopkeepers, some aggressive some not.
we went all inclusive to a hotel called Falcon Viva, I had never done this sort of package before, the restrictions were a bit naff e.g. the bar was only open for all inclusive between 11-11 which included bottled water (an essential) outside these hours you have to pay. Ice cream by the pool, etc. Also frequently being challenged about being all inclusive or not despite wearing the wristbands etc.
Oh and did I mention its bloody hot..
Naama bay - the main drag is full of bars, shops selling tat, pushy touts, etc there are some beaches here, all those we saw were taken up by restaurants so you could sit right on the shoreline. I am assured there are real beaches further up for traditional beach use.
I enjoyed it although not sure I would go a second time.
My nackers still havent recovered from the camel ride I had out there.And out of about a dozen camels I get the one in a bad mood.Obviously didnt fancy me as an extra large lump on top.
Well Raz, glad your holiday is going better than mine!
We got to Taba on Monday, on Thursday my wife fractured her foot. We has to go into Israel to get hospital treatment and were flown back to the UK on Saturday night.
Oh well, at least I can go to Colchester now (if it wasn't sold out).........
and Don't mind being pestered by arabs touting and trying to sell you stuff
value for money overall is good but prices aren't what you might think, not that low, and bartering doesn't always provide a decent price.
the local arabs attitude is pretty poor towards women so be prepared to deal with this.
cab rides are interesting to say the least, much bartering required, and try not to look at the driving.
Its very, very hot..
Good beaches are hard to find
Excursions we did: (these make it all worthwhile)
Beduin nights - brilliant, camel ride, experience a 'native' style dinner and amazing star gazing
Lazy day snorkelling - all day on a boat, we were lucky and had two excellent guides, three stops.
Pyramids Sphynx Cairo museum - day trip to Cairo by air, early start though so get a v.early night.
other trips included:
trying to find a beach, there are various attempts at 'sandy beach' manmade yellow grit mostly, but there are some out there I'm promised. One nearby Reef 'beach' is a cliff edge with sand, some steps, and then rocks with coral literally right next to the shore.
old town - sleezy shopkeepers, some aggressive some not.
we went all inclusive to a hotel called Falcon Viva, I had never done this sort of package before, the restrictions were a bit naff e.g. the bar was only open for all inclusive between 11-11 which included bottled water (an essential) outside these hours you have to pay. Ice cream by the pool, etc. Also frequently being challenged about being all inclusive or not despite wearing the wristbands etc.
Oh and did I mention its bloody hot..
Naama bay - the main drag is full of bars, shops selling tat, pushy touts, etc
there are some beaches here, all those we saw were taken up by restaurants so you could sit right on the shoreline. I am assured there are real beaches further up for traditional beach use.
I enjoyed it although not sure I would go a second time.
[quote][cite]Posted By: razil[/cite]Great result and good cup draw. Normal service resumed next week some time.[/quote] Was out there in August, stayed in Nabq Bay, the Three Corners Palmyra, loved the weather, the scenery, quad biking, boat trips etc, couldn't stand the pestering arabs though, would recommend it as a holiday spot if you can take the pestering when shopping.
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Good if you like diving/snorkelling.
and Don't mind being pestered by arabs touting and trying to sell you stuff
value for money overall is good but prices aren't what you might think, not that low, and bartering doesn't always provide a decent price.
the local arabs attitude is pretty poor towards women so be prepared to deal with this.
cab rides are interesting to say the least, much bartering required, and try not to look at the driving.
Its very, very hot..
Good beaches are hard to find
Excursions we did: (these make it all worthwhile)
Beduin nights - brilliant, camel ride, experience a 'native' style dinner and amazing star gazing
Lazy day snorkelling - all day on a boat, we were lucky and had two excellent guides, three stops.
Pyramids Sphynx Cairo museum - day trip to Cairo by air, early start though so get a v.early night.
other trips included:
trying to find a beach, there are various attempts at 'sandy beach' manmade yellow grit mostly, but there are some out there I'm promised. One nearby Reef 'beach' is a cliff edge with sand, some steps, and then rocks with coral literally right next to the shore.
old town - sleezy shopkeepers, some aggressive some not.
we went all inclusive to a hotel called Falcon Viva, I had never done this sort of package before, the restrictions were a bit naff e.g. the bar was only open for all inclusive between 11-11 which included bottled water (an essential) outside these hours you have to pay. Ice cream by the pool, etc. Also frequently being challenged about being all inclusive or not despite wearing the wristbands etc.
Oh and did I mention its bloody hot..
Naama bay - the main drag is full of bars, shops selling tat, pushy touts, etc
there are some beaches here, all those we saw were taken up by restaurants so you could sit right on the shoreline. I am assured there are real beaches further up for traditional beach use.
I enjoyed it although not sure I would go a second time.
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Good pics, some familiar sights there.
We got to Taba on Monday, on Thursday my wife fractured her foot. We has to go into Israel to get hospital treatment and were flown back to the UK on Saturday night.
Oh well, at least I can go to Colchester now (if it wasn't sold out).........
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wow sounds like an awsome holiday destination!
Was out there in August, stayed in Nabq Bay, the Three Corners Palmyra, loved the weather, the scenery, quad biking, boat trips etc, couldn't stand the pestering arabs though, would recommend it as a holiday spot if you can take the pestering when shopping.