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We rested in Al Nabila Grand Bay Makadi from June 13 to 24.2009. We took a bungalow for three, there are two of us and a child of seven years. Emotions are more positive than negative. The cost for two plus a child is $1.850. Everything in order:
1. Flight and operator work.
"Pegasus" worked quite confidently and solidly, meeting in Hurghada and departure from the hotel at a good level. The flight was carried out by "MAU" all "OK" except for the chatter over Antalya, food and service at the highest level. Let us down as always "Borispol" departure was delayed for 30 minutes "due to the fault of ground services", as the captain of the ship said, referring to the passengers. In Hurghada, on the way back, we were closed with small children on the bus that was taking us to the plane, they didn’t let us out for 15-20 minutes, they refueled the plane, and on the runway +38 in the bus everything was +50 and the air conditioners did not work. The road from the airport to the hotel took about forty minutes with several stops at other hotels. We drove back even faster, there was a “bus” and only one stop in Harmony Makadi Bay picked up Belarusians, they also fly through Kyiv, they say it’s much cheaper.
2. Accommodation in hotels, room.
It is very pleasant after moving from the airport to the hotel to sip a glass of natural juice, which is offered immediately at the entrance to the hotel lobby by the attendants for arrivals. A pleasant receptionist with knowledge of English and Russian offered a coolly located bungalow in the first line, they could not resist, they gave 20 dollars. We checked the hotel map and appreciated that he really offered a wonderful bungalow with a gorgeous view of the sea and a diving center. To the open sea 70 meters in a straight line. Bungalow number 1928. Generally recommends bungalows from 1920 to 1934, they are in the first line to the open sea and not so far from the relatively large pool. Together with the luggage they took me to the place of residence, they persuaded me for several minutes that there was no need to go on foot, we could get lost and even the wife in high heels. We met guys from Moscow, they lived in the main building, from their words everything is very decent and corresponds to five Egyptian stars.
3. Nutrition.
As for Egypt, we believe that the food in the main restaurant is above average. Meat products are chewed, the grill is of high quality, but not every day. Grilled beef, chicken, veal liver, vegetables are usually cooked. Since the hotel is mainly focused on Italians, there are always several types of pasta, pizza, pastries, lasagna and other dishes familiar to them on the menu. Desserts are not plentiful, but there was always enough, the quality is above average. From fruits and berries there were melon, apples, watermelon, plums, cherry plums, apricots and of course fresh dates. The people lined up for watermelon and melon, although they were always taken out a lot and regularly, all dishes are replenished before the restaurant closes. The staff of the main restaurant is polite and not lazy in Egyptian style, unnecessary and dirty dishes are removed instantly, the waiters for a smile or for a small fee (5 pounds or 1 dollar or less). The Chief Manager is constantly on duty, several times we saw how the Chef importantly went out into the hall, checked what his subordinates had prepared and how everything was arranged. Everything in the bars is very democratic, from 12-00 to 17-00 they prepare french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, a sea of light beer and wine. In the Aurora bar from 15-00 to 17-00 children are given ice cream for free. Alcoholic drinks of average quality, draft beer without any alcohol in bottles has a few degrees and the taste is more familiar, red wine is of very decent quality, rosé is below average, white is not very good. We were in the water park in the Ali Baba hotels, so there are terrible quality wines, one alcohol and preservatives, it is felt that the wines in Al Nabil are controlled, because the majority of the public from Italy and the management are trying to save them with all their might. Strong drinks: whiskey, vodka, tequila, cognac are very mediocre, take your own. The cost of the tour package includes a free visit to an Arabic and Italian restaurant, which is basically normal for free. Went to a fish party at Ladorada, not great, well in terms of food, the grilled seafood could have been better. Slavs and Germans are all with "all inclusive" but Italians like save money and then line up to write down the room number when getting alcohol, strange...
4. Animation.
The animation is tailored for the Italian public, the guys work professionally but monotonously, they are called Inviaggi, they are probably recruited and paid for by an Italian agency. The Russian-speakers are represented and looked after by a girl named Lena, she tries her best, but it feels like she is alone, and there are ten Italians. In the evenings in the lobby, next to the Aurora bar, there are thematic performances of animation and invited semi-professional national local artists. Particularly stands out is NINO, an Egyptian guy, of a colorful appearance, doing fire shows, lying down on glass, extinguishing bulls on his tongue, etc. the center of Hurghada by taxi or to neighboring hotels.
5. Sea.
The sea is a fairy tale, we didn’t see only dolphins, turtles and sharks, but everything else: moray eels of various species, octopuses, cuttlefish, manta rays, other rays, various coral fish. We even saw sea snakes. Anyone who is looking for a hotel for swimming in the Red Sea and getting to know its inhabitants, then this is the place. Recommended to all diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. In the bay of the hotel you can learn the basics of diving and snorkeling, and going out to the open sea coral you can get aesthetic pleasure for a long time. It is better to come to the beach early, there are enough places, but the best ones are taken at 6-7 in the morning before the guys working on the beach put towels on them, and then they sell places for 1 Euro or more. There are actually two beaches - a bay and a coral, sand on the beach, 50 meters on the coral to the big water. Beachgoers are informally divided into Italians sunbathing on the rocks and Slavs who are more on the sand and closer to the bar. We went on a ship to Soma Bay, swam on corals in the open sea, not nearly better than in hotels, there were 14 of us on the ship, all of our friends, the cost was $ 35 with moving and lunch, the children were free. Through Pegasus, such a walk with fishing from $ 50 and more.
6. Conclusions.
Let's eat some more.
1. Flight and operator work.
"Pegasus" worked quite confidently and solidly, meeting in Hurghada and departure from the hotel at a good level. The flight was carried out by "MAU" all "OK" except for the chatter over Antalya, food and service at the highest level. Let us down as always "Borispol" departure was delayed for 30 minutes "due to the fault of ground services", as the captain of the ship said, referring to the passengers. In Hurghada, on the way back, we were closed with small children on the bus that was taking us to the plane, they didn’t let us out for 15-20 minutes, they refueled the plane, and on the runway +38 in the bus everything was +50 and the air conditioners did not work. The road from the airport to the hotel took about forty minutes with several stops at other hotels. We drove back even faster, there was a “bus” and only one stop in Harmony Makadi Bay picked up Belarusians, they also fly through Kyiv, they say it’s much cheaper.
2. Accommodation in hotels, room.
It is very pleasant after moving from the airport to the hotel to sip a glass of natural juice, which is offered immediately at the entrance to the hotel lobby by the attendants for arrivals. A pleasant receptionist with knowledge of English and Russian offered a coolly located bungalow in the first line, they could not resist, they gave 20 dollars. We checked the hotel map and appreciated that he really offered a wonderful bungalow with a gorgeous view of the sea and a diving center. To the open sea 70 meters in a straight line. Bungalow number 1928. Generally recommends bungalows from 1920 to 1934, they are in the first line to the open sea and not so far from the relatively large pool. Together with the luggage they took me to the place of residence, they persuaded me for several minutes that there was no need to go on foot, we could get lost and even the wife in high heels. We met guys from Moscow, they lived in the main building, from their words everything is very decent and corresponds to five Egyptian stars.
3. Nutrition.
As for Egypt, we believe that the food in the main restaurant is above average. Meat products are chewed, the grill is of high quality, but not every day. Grilled beef, chicken, veal liver, vegetables are usually cooked. Since the hotel is mainly focused on Italians, there are always several types of pasta, pizza, pastries, lasagna and other dishes familiar to them on the menu. Desserts are not plentiful, but there was always enough, the quality is above average. From fruits and berries there were melon, apples, watermelon, plums, cherry plums, apricots and of course fresh dates. The people lined up for watermelon and melon, although they were always taken out a lot and regularly, all dishes are replenished before the restaurant closes. The staff of the main restaurant is polite and not lazy in Egyptian style, unnecessary and dirty dishes are removed instantly, the waiters for a smile or for a small fee (5 pounds or 1 dollar or less). The Chief Manager is constantly on duty, several times we saw how the Chef importantly went out into the hall, checked what his subordinates had prepared and how everything was arranged. Everything in the bars is very democratic, from 12-00 to 17-00 they prepare french fries, hamburgers, hot dogs, a sea of light beer and wine. In the Aurora bar from 15-00 to 17-00 children are given ice cream for free. Alcoholic drinks of average quality, draft beer without any alcohol in bottles has a few degrees and the taste is more familiar, red wine is of very decent quality, rosé is below average, white is not very good. We were in the water park in the Ali Baba hotels, so there are terrible quality wines, one alcohol and preservatives, it is felt that the wines in Al Nabil are controlled, because the majority of the public from Italy and the management are trying to save them with all their might. Strong drinks: whiskey, vodka, tequila, cognac are very mediocre, take your own. The cost of the tour package includes a free visit to an Arabic and Italian restaurant, which is basically normal for free. Went to a fish party at Ladorada, not great, well in terms of food, the grilled seafood could have been better. Slavs and Germans are all with "all inclusive" but Italians like save money and then line up to write down the room number when getting alcohol, strange...
4. Animation.
The animation is tailored for the Italian public, the guys work professionally but monotonously, they are called Inviaggi, they are probably recruited and paid for by an Italian agency. The Russian-speakers are represented and looked after by a girl named Lena, she tries her best, but it feels like she is alone, and there are ten Italians. In the evenings in the lobby, next to the Aurora bar, there are thematic performances of animation and invited semi-professional national local artists. Particularly stands out is NINO, an Egyptian guy, of a colorful appearance, doing fire shows, lying down on glass, extinguishing bulls on his tongue, etc. the center of Hurghada by taxi or to neighboring hotels.
5. Sea.
The sea is a fairy tale, we didn’t see only dolphins, turtles and sharks, but everything else: moray eels of various species, octopuses, cuttlefish, manta rays, other rays, various coral fish. We even saw sea snakes. Anyone who is looking for a hotel for swimming in the Red Sea and getting to know its inhabitants, then this is the place. Recommended to all diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. In the bay of the hotel you can learn the basics of diving and snorkeling, and going out to the open sea coral you can get aesthetic pleasure for a long time. It is better to come to the beach early, there are enough places, but the best ones are taken at 6-7 in the morning before the guys working on the beach put towels on them, and then they sell places for 1 Euro or more. There are actually two beaches - a bay and a coral, sand on the beach, 50 meters on the coral to the big water. Beachgoers are informally divided into Italians sunbathing on the rocks and Slavs who are more on the sand and closer to the bar. We went on a ship to Soma Bay, swam on corals in the open sea, not nearly better than in hotels, there were 14 of us on the ship, all of our friends, the cost was $ 35 with moving and lunch, the children were free. Through Pegasus, such a walk with fishing from $ 50 and more.
6. Conclusions.
Let's eat some more.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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