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All inclusive or HB?
Good afternoon.
Tell me how best to go to Egypt, all inclusive, HB or FB? I read a lot of reviews, they say that all-inclusive there is not at all the same as in Turkey, it begs the question, is it worth buying it in this case? If you take half board, I wonder how it is at prices in stores, if you suddenly want something to eat? And in general, who had some experience in this, advise how best to proceed.
Tell me how best to go to Egypt, all inclusive, HB or FB? I read a lot of reviews, they say that all-inclusive there is not at all the same as in Turkey, it begs the question, is it worth buying it in this case? If you take half board, I wonder how it is at prices in stores, if you suddenly want something to eat? And in general, who had some experience in this, advise how best to proceed.
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The mass of hotels is far from the city, about 10-12 km, in most of these hotels are All, but there are exceptions :-( If you take a hotel in the center, then HB is quite justified. The prices in cafes for a bite to eat are very democratic :-)
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answered 17 years ago
Good afternoon. If you spend your vacation at least a little actively, then you will not need lunch. Since it is much more interesting to eat at a cafe on the beach, something special, go on an excursion, there will most likely be your lunch included.
Buying "all inclusive" a person becomes a prisoner of the hotel.
Therefore, I recommend taking HB (breakfast - dinner). The scheme is as follows: we got up, had breakfast, then rest until the evening (beach, city, excursion ..), dinner in the evening and to the city, and there you can still have a bite to eat :-).
Buying "all inclusive" a person becomes a prisoner of the hotel.
Therefore, I recommend taking HB (breakfast - dinner). The scheme is as follows: we got up, had breakfast, then rest until the evening (beach, city, excursion ..), dinner in the evening and to the city, and there you can still have a bite to eat :-).
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answered 17 years ago
Thanks for answers :)
In principle, my wife and I were going to do just that, as much as possible to walk around the city, on excursions. Another question, if you go now (in the sense in mid-June), we won't fry there :) ?
In principle, my wife and I were going to do just that, as much as possible to walk around the city, on excursions. Another question, if you go now (in the sense in mid-June), we won't fry there :) ?
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answered 17 years ago
Exactly, it depends on what you like :) If you are going to go somewhere during the day - oh, of course, there is no point in All Inc. IMHO, in the heat you don’t want anything at all, except for water. We had HB, it was enough for us (2 girls). We bought water in a shop nearby ($1.2 for 1.5 liters, and even cheaper in the center. Although if you buy in a hotel shop, it comes out 2 times more expensive). During the day, we had enough water and a couple of fruits taken from breakfast / dinner :) You can drink fresh juice or have a snack in the hotel bar.
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answered 17 years ago
Uh .. if "excursions ", then you can fry :) I was in mid-May. On the beach it's great. But I got out once in the city (and then, at 4 o'clock) - it was hot. So think.
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answered 17 years ago
It is difficult to give advice without knowing how and where in Egypt you are going to rest. If you dine at your own expense at the hotel, then lunch will most likely cost you a pretty penny ... You will regret that it is not included in the ticket!
In many hotels you can dine on "all inclusive " not in a restaurant, but directly in a cafe on the beach.
As for myself... I remember the prices for wine at the hotel... We only fully compensated the difference in the price of AL and HB tours only on local beer-wine.
So I will never go without "all inclusive".
In many hotels you can dine on "all inclusive " not in a restaurant, but directly in a cafe on the beach.
As for myself... I remember the prices for wine at the hotel... We only fully compensated the difference in the price of AL and HB tours only on local beer-wine.
So I will never go without "all inclusive".
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answered 17 years ago
everything is written correctly - you need to take into account the recreation program, the distance from the places of trade, the difference in cost between AI and half board. But keep in mind that you don’t travel much in June - it’s very hot. Excursions are best done in winter. And everyone has their own recipe - someone is not ready to limit himself and agrees to overpay, someone goes for a fruit diet. But trust me, the savings on half board are actually not that big. Water, beer, fruits, one lunch in a seafood cafe - you will understand 30 USD in a week.
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answered 17 years ago
If you are a beer lover, then everything will pay for itself on the first day, since it costs there from 20 pounds (approximately 20 UAH) and more, especially since in many hotels according to the NE All system, drinks at dinner are for a fee, we were very pleased that everything went on, it was hot and we drank a lot, and so we even filled the mini bar with mineral water, fanta, cola, sprite and juice for the child
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answered 17 years ago
I'll be honest. We were at 5 * for 2 weeks, all inc. so then on the plane they crushed everything with such an appetite, and everything seemed so tasty ... Next time we will go to HB
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answered 17 years ago
Better to go all inclusive. The fact is that such simple things as drinks outside of some hotels are difficult to get. If you go to a hotel, which is located either in the town or village itself, in any settlement, you can safely go to HB, PURCHASING EVERYTHING YOU NEED OR IN A SUPERMARKET or in a shop.
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answered 17 years ago
Better all inclusive. You do not think what, where and for how much to buy. You just relax and know that everything has already been paid for :-)))
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answered 17 years ago
For example, I also will not go to HB! Wine and beer there are worth a lot and in general any drinks! And you want to drink there very, very much! In addition, the difference between All Inc and HB is very small and pays off in the very first days!
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answered 17 years ago
I can definitely say that you need to take all inclusive. Taking HB, as a result, you will probably spend even more money on the same water, beer, wine, etc. I agree with the authors who write that it is very expensive to buy in a hotel. In cafes, it may not be expensive, but who can guarantee the quality of food (this is still not Europe). The hotel at least monitors this. If you go on excursions, you will be provided with dry rations (I assure you, you will not remain hungry). And June-July are not at all excursion months. It is very hot.
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answered 17 years ago
I took NV and am satisfied. The bar didn't appeal to me at first. at dinner drinks for a fee. beer can be bought across the road, just like water and juices. and even more pleasant in a cafe to smoke a hookah. he stands there like we have a cup of tea - 5 pounds) fresh juices on the beach for 8 pounds ... as for me, the prices are democratic. out of 7 days 4 spent on excursions with a paid lunch!!! What was the point of going to AllInkle?
take a look and good luck!)
take a look and good luck!)
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answered 17 years ago
I went to All inc and my friends went to half board. Despite the fact that we lived in the city, I am very glad that I went to full board. Firstly, the difference in the cost of the tour was $ 150, if you read that I was 2 weeks, then it is clear that there are no benefits to taking half board! And if this benefit is $ 10, is it worth having extra problems on vacation because of this.
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answered 17 years ago
Depends on your needs... If you lie around the pool all day long and drink/eat, it's better of course All inc. I also recommend All inc for men. And so HB is quite enough, for the girls for sure. Water is not expensive if you buy it in stores (for $ 1 - 2 liters). And fruits are generally cheap (if you take them in the OLD Market (Charm)) - for example, strawberries - 4 UAH / kg :). Also, HB is better if you are planning excursions. Cafeteria prices are affordable. As for the weather, it is now +40 during the day and about +30 at night. Hot as for me!
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answered 17 years ago
I arrived from Hurghada on 2.06., they took All, during the day +38, at night +27. It's hot in Luxor on excursions, Cairo, motorcycle safaris and corals are well tolerated. On an excursion to Cairo, you need to take with you (if on a bus) something with a long sleeve, the air conditioning works very well in buses. You should definitely take All, in hotels they look after cleanliness and hygiene. If the food system is weak, there can be unpleasant consequences. Alcoholic drinks - in the market wine 55 pounds, whiskey - 80 pounds, water 2 pounds. I wish you a pleasant rest
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answered 17 years ago
I give advice according to my experience and preferences. In Egypt, it is constantly quite hot and there is no need for a constant meal, but you want to drink constantly. At any hotel there are shops where you can buy drinking water very inexpensively, as for alcoholic beverages, this is a matter of taste, buying in a store is very expensive, although there is a gallim VOLGA vodka of 40 pounds a liter (about 40 UAH) as a last resort You can drink, but be careful. I recommend taking half board (HB) and alcohol
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answered 17 years ago
Everything depends on your needs. I think that the food system should be chosen based on the location of the hotel - if it is far from the city, of course ALL is preferable, especially in the heat you want more liquid, and the prices in hotels are not for children. If somewhere in the center - then any option, at your discretion.
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answered 17 years ago
As mentioned earlier, it depends on the location of the hotel and on the purpose for which you are going to Egypt. I mean, if you are planning a lot of excursions, then you should not take all inclusive, because. all excursions necessarily include lunch, which you allow at the hotel, as well as sometimes breakfast and dinner. If you are going to lie on the beach - then it's better to have an all-inclusive - so you don't have to worry about food or drinks. It all depends on your vacation plans. At country rest!
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answered 17 years ago
Generally-everything that is being prepared in Egypt for ALL- "slop ". In my opinion, it is better to HB and dine in some normal place. The difference in price between ALL and HB will cover this, and the food will be incomparably better. IMHO.
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answered 17 years ago
It all depends solely on the hotel! It is possible to run into a full d in Turkey with all inclusive! We always take all inclusive so that there is no urgent need to spend money. from under them! In Egypt, in the Tropicana Grand Oasis Hotel, we didn’t know the need for anything! I’m generally silent about the pet-star hotel in Alanya!
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answered 17 years ago
...it's usually expensive to eat in a hotel, but in the city you need to know where...At prices in the city, everything is several times cheaper. Dairy products are very good in supermarkets (yoghurts, for example). If you have very little money, take a small electric kettle with you :))) and for breakfast you can take something from the restaurant (so many foreigners do). They very cleverly take out food (buns, fruits, etc.) And AL is actually unprofitable, besides, in many hotels they simply cook tasteless and give something for lunch that is not with
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answered 17 years ago
For me, All is not needed at all. Went on all inclusive and half board. When I wanted to eat during the day, I went to a restaurant near the hotel, I must say, for 250 rubles on ours you bite with a bang. and everything is very tasty. I drank beer and freshly squeezed juice at the hotel, well, I drank over 100 dollars in a week or something. I drank somewhere around 6-7 bottles a day. Water is for sale. The only thing is if the hotel is far from the city, then maybe All is better. although not really. you can also eat at the hotel.
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answered 17 years ago
I have been to Egypt many times and never took All inc. I won't say that I was dying of hunger. It even often happened that they didn’t go to dinner with our HB, as they managed to have lunch / dinner at any restaurants in the city. And the ElMina restaurant in the center of Hurghada is just super. The seafood is just fantastic.
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answered 17 years ago