Great vacation with one terrible story)

Written: 5 december 2010
Travel time: 25 november — 2 december 2010
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I flew to Egypt for the second time, I agreed to meet with friends from Cairo, so I set myself up in advance for a great vacation. I took only a week of vacation, so I spent all the days on the beaches and in nightclubs. The holiday was amazing except for one thing. I'll tell you about everything in order.
I flew with Coral Travel from Yekaterinburg for a week in a standard single room, all inclusive for 31.700 rubles. I took 250 bucks with me - to hang out), although I didn’t even need them, because. friends arranged everything. Last year I also flew alone, for the first time abroad, so everything seemed just magical. This time, of course, I assessed everything realistically. So the hotel. In principle, in the area of ​ ​.20-15 km from Hurghada, where it is located, all 5s and 4s are approximately equal to each other. Green area, close to the sea, many tourists. But since last year I rested in Paradise Golden5 and was satisfied, but I didn’t ask myself where to stay. Yes, and friends decided to go there too. A large company was going to, so they chose Sapphire Suites, as newer and more modern, it is a little further from the sea, a little quieter than others, but it was built 10 years later than everyone else, respectively, living conditions are better.
So, we flew perfectly, passed the registration, arrived at the hotel: the pictures did not deceive, it really was new to everyone else, the same age in a couple of years and the next one - Topaz, also 4, because. on the second coastline. Huge rooms, with a bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, air conditioning, scales, two rooms + bath, 2 beds, 2 sofas that can be disassembled, in general, room for activity. Safe, closet... to the rooms, but they are all the same, no complaints. The plumbing is fine too. In Topaz, everything is the same. But there are two pluses: its own pool, in Sapphire it has not yet been completed, and a decent view from all windows. In our hotel, I had problems with this. When I flew, I knew that part of the hotel was not yet completed and half of the windows were for construction. I wrote in all orders - EVEN number (they are the best). But of course, they gave me 151 - where the desert is visible from the balcony, and on it - the construction site. I even refused to enter this room, after a 15-minute heart-to-heart talk and promises to write negative reviews on the entire Internet (and I am a journalist) - they moved me, without money and surcharges, to room 111, it is side, but the view is excellent there - to the neighboring hotel and road. Therefore, advice: do not believe if they say that there are no rooms, and do not give money - it is their duty to relocate. The point of view of a person who gives tips to the right and left))) i. e. I'm not greedy, rather principled.

In general, I solved the problems with resettlement, and then happy days of rest went. What can I say, I saw everything in Golden 5 and I know everyone who needs details - write, I'll tell you. In general: as always, a huge green area, a beautiful pool with an aqua park, the cleanest pool in Topaz, there is always a bar with drinks and food. They feed with a bang, although this year I ate more often in the restaurants of Hurghada. I really liked the fish in the center. I advise you to take a look. Singing fountains Golden5, fire show and snake show - for a symbolic 5 bucks, daily free discos in the Paradise nightclub or special parties - for 10 dollars. A large coastline, fish in the clear water of the Red Sea, I don’t even know what to add... I love Hurghada, I’m always delighted with the rest. In the summer I was in Cyprus, but here I always feel more comfortable.
Of the excursions this year, I rode with Russians on Safari: Bedouins, buggies, quad bikes. 45 bucks for half a day, without food. Specially took for half a day to free the evening. Remained satisfied. I rode everything to the point of insanity, but I note that instructors rode me on ATVs, because. They thought I was a bad driver. But the Germans and I cut through the sands, while the Russians rode in one chain, back to back). Spoken English helps to resolve any difficulties. Combined with a couple of bucks - generally with a bang. Tip on Safari - buy a arafatka in advance, or take a scarf with you. A couple of bottles of water will be given to you for free, but the Arafatka, unlike city prices, will no longer be 2 bucks, but 7. Well, glasses - be sure to bring them with you. And then another 10 will need to be given. And shoes - better closed, because. otherwise there will be sand in all places. I will add that our Russians rode on these excursions even with 3-year-old children, everyone is alive and well. Barely had time for dinner, though).
About Hurghada - last year I didn’t leave the hotel with my foot, this year I spent a lot of time in the city. Especially at night. It was not scary, because. my boyfriend was holding my hand and others did not claim me. Crazy city, dirty, small, Cairo or Alexandria are the same - much prettier. I bought a local SIM card, souvenirs, was in supermarkets and pharmacies. This requires local money. They can be exchanged at the bank without any problems. I will write a few words about the nightlife, because. she swallowed me up: The most popular clubs: Calypso, Little Buddha, Havana, Ministery of Sound... bulla everywhere and more than once. They work round the clock. If you do not know the city, then it is better to negotiate with the animators at the hotel to organize a transfer. It will be more expensive than the usual 13 bucks for entry, but safer. And I advise you to go somewhere. It is interesting that often in such clubs you meet people over 40 who come off) and so - mountains of youth. But be careful with the Germans - drunk they are even worse than Russians).
What to add? I belong to the category of girls who maintain relations with the Egyptians. I know those who work at Odeon Tourist, the host of Coral, I always communicate, but I answer personal questions that I flew to the Egyptian boyfriend. Indeed, he does exist. And I will say that this year he did more for me than all the racists put together.

Flying away on vacation, I specifically chose a tour operator that was more expensive, but more reliable. Coral believed infinitely. In the summer in Cyprus, I had problems with Natalie tours, but here... they simply did not pick me up from the hotel. 2 hours of waiting for the bus, calls to our guide, showdown at the reception ended for me in hysterics and a completely confusing situation, like they were waiting for me for 10 minutes, not ours, they sent me an SMS, wrote a note and left. But there were no calls, no SMS, and the note seemed to have appeared from under the desk at the reception, moreover, after 1.5 hours of showdowns and the fact that even if someone came when I was not there, then Anya from 111 there, every mouse knew, so I would have given it instantly. I think they made it themselves. As an experienced tourist, I am sure of my actions, the transfer departure time is 10.15. from 10.00 I was at the reception, I handed over the room in advance, in addition, I have a photo taken there at 10.18 and signatures of witnesses that no transfer from Korel arrived. In general, having learned how to act in situations where they lie to you, I wrote my answer to their note and collected autographs from those who watched it all. As a result, both the guide and the hotel employees told me that I should take a taxi at my own expense and go to the airport myself, I had 1.5 hours before departure... having thought of calling my friend in snot and tears, I managed to catch the plane, but only despite the fact that he was in a car, drove like crazy, and because. himself a pilot of civil aviation, agreed with the police and all controls before the flight, so that I would be conducted like that. He, along with the policemen, dragged me through a crowd of 3.000 tourists near the airport, then through all the lines and checks, put me in a business class... in general, thanks to him for that, because. otherwise, no one would have paid for my tickets and hotel accommodation. And, of course, I wouldn’t have time to go anywhere by taxi. I would not wish the enemy to be at the airport in Egypt without a transfer!
I think all is well that ends well, we are Russians and without such stories our vacation would not have been a success. I have no complaints about the hotel in particular, about everything Golden5 and the staff. I'll be catching the sun again next winter. with Coral Travel, a serious trial awaits me, and with my friend, after these airport battles, I can even go into fire or water. I have more confidence in him than I did a year ago. We are planning a trip to Tai in the summer, I should seriously think about choosing a tour operator!
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