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Rested from 3 to 11 December 2010. I liked everything very much.
In the details below, the main thing I will immediately make a reservation is that your vacation will depend to a greater extent on yourself. The main thing is a positive attitude! Nothing overshadowed our vacation, even this terrible story with sharks (((
The cost of the tour was 2077 $ for three (1 single + 1 double) - this is a special offer from Tez tour. They worked well. There are no complaints. Tez Tour guides are just cuties. One even helped fill out a migration card at Sharm airport. For free )))
Travel agency - Wind of wanderings (Schelkovo city). Larisa and Eugene are very friendly people, treated with great attention and respect. They didn’t bother with me with the choice of the hotel, because. I chose the hotel myself by researching reviews on the Internet.
Chose Helnan Marina and did not regret it. But when Tez Tour, upon request, put us (one family) on different flights, the Wind of Wanderings worked very quickly and Tez Tour changed flights to one! Everything was resolved within 10 minutes. We didn't even have time to finish our tea.
And now in order:
FLIGHT:
They flew there with the Sky-Express airline from Vnukovo.
There are two duty free shops at the airport (one has prices in euros, the other in dollars), advice: shop where prices are in dollars. There are good discounts on alcohol, a wide selection of perfumes and cosmetics.
I knew in advance that Sky Express is a low-cost airline, so I was ready for anything! ) Unfortunately, I don’t remember the Boeing number, probably out of fear))) Old, cramped, tall and full build people will be uncomfortable, because. when you open the table, you can no longer move, it rests on your chest. But we didn’t bother, it’s not 20 hours to fly there.
The return trip was just heaven. Only the duty free in Sharm spoiled the impression, it's just awful! In the department of cosmetics and perfumery, it was as if locusts had passed, and for alcohol SUCH prices, I had a shock...
Therefore, if possible, buy in duty in Moscow. At customs, they let you in with bottles (although we had lemonade), but even more so in luggage!
We flew from Transaero on a double-decker Boeing 747. There are blankets and sweets for you and a smooth take-off and soft landing. Since we flew at night, 4 hours flew by like one. I am delighted.
WEATHER:
We were lucky with the weather. It was very hot during the day, but that's what we needed! )))
Well, in the morning on the beach from 8 o'clock it is already safe to sunbathe. After two hours the sun no longer bakes and the beach becomes cool. But someone likes it. master-master)
Only one day it was very windy that they even went to sunbathe by the pool, it was not comfortable on the beach near the sea. On the last day it was overcast, clouds and even a little rain fell, you can see in the photos.
NUMBERS:
There was a story with the settlement, well, probably like everyone else. We bought a superior and of course we wanted a room with a balcony. We knew that such superior rooms are only on the 5th floor. Asked for deluxe reception. We were taken to the deluxe and scared to the fullest! ))) The room is almost on the first floor overlooking the road. We of course refused. They probably take everyone there with requests to see, be horrified and no longer pester! )))
But, Lord, no one forces you to settle there, there is always freedom of choice, you will only check into the room that you like. The problem is that tiredness after the flight affects, I already want to throw my little things somewhere and start to relax))) Therefore, for a long time, I think no one chooses. Following this deluxe, we were offered a superior on the 4th floor, but we needed two rooms next to each other. They went and looked.
The rooms are good and spacious. Two wide beds, two bedside tables, an armchair, a coffee table, a mirror with a table, a TV (2 Russian channels: RTR and RBC) - though I really liked their Arabica music channel, a large wardrobe with shelves. The restroom is a little cramped, but it didn’t bother me, everything you need is in place. DIFFERENCE Superior from deluxe in the size of the area (the deluxe room itself is a little wider, the toilet is wider and all deluxe rooms have balconies). The lack of a balcony did not bother us, because. the windows in the room are stained glass, that is, they move apart from floor to ceiling and offer a beautiful view of the sea (see photo)
I really liked the room, cozy and beautiful, the furniture is not shabby, as some write, everything is quite worthy.
STAFF, SERVICE:
The staff is friendly. Tip: smile more often, people love it (and Arabs even more so), and you will see how your mood and their attitude towards you will change for the better.
And if you know English, then all roads are open to you.
In response to the fact that the Arabs brazenly and dirtyly harass Russian girls, I want to say that this is NOT TRUE! Well, unless of course this is not an uncouth street vendor from the local market (there are plenty of morons everywhere)... Although we also have our friends on the market.
Employees of the hotel, local hookahs do not allow themselves any obscenities. They are forbidden! You just need to be friendly, dignified and not give a reason. The cooks are all smiling and pleasant in communication.
MAGDI (this is the restaurant manager) is just a cutie!! ! A very pleasant person. Big hello to him. As a result, after going to breakfast, the mood always rises, and you get a charge for the whole day.
The shower in the room broke once. She came to the reception, politely reported this incident. The time was 9 pm. The next day at 3 pm the shower was done and shone with newness)))
DOCTOR:
There was a case, I had to call a doctor. Or rather, at first they wanted to go to the pharmacy and buy the medicine themselves, then they remembered what the prices were in local pharmacies: $ 10 for a patch of 20 pieces and changed their minds.
In Wind of Wanderings, we were warned that we can call on insurance in any case. We did just that! ATTENTION: NEVER call a doctor at the hotel yourself, this is always a paid service and you will be charged a lot of money. For 2 minutes of negotiations at the reception, they took 2 dollars from us. Probably very angry that we are so knowledgeable)))
The doctor came in 20 minutes, very good, pleasant, although he knows little Russian, but he gave all the medicines for free and told me how to take them. We filled out a doctor's visit card and took a copy of the policy at the reception.
FOOD, DRINKS:
The food is very good. We just ate all sorts of goodies.
Very tasty pancakes in the morning (I advise everyone). And the chef Ahmed will make you such scrambled eggs that you will lick your fingers))) Very tasty beef. There is a large selection of dishes.
The first is always 2 types. Second: side dishes: rice, potatoes; chicken, fish, meat - always! Behind the counter, the chef will make you pasta for every taste, be it spaghetti or something else. They also make hot pizza. Very tasty.
Large selection of salads and pastries. In short, it’s very good, and those who write that it’s bad probably eat delicacies on the buffet every day at home! )))
Breakfast, lunch and dinner by the hour. Snacks in the form of pastries at the pool bar after breakfast and lunch.
Bar all inclusive one, near the pool. They don't make cool cocktails there, but hibiscus, fanta, cola, sprite, rum-cola, etc. always pour. There is no wine. The bar is open from 10.00 to 22.00.
TERRITORY, HOTEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEACH:
All photos posted on this site by administrators are true.
The hotel area is beautiful, although it is mainly in the area around the pools and the beach. But we liked it. The hotel itself is very beautiful inside and out.
From the pools there is a spiral staircase with a platform with a passage to the 3rd floor. Very comfortably. By the way, very good photos are obtained on this site, because. Naama Bay in full view and mountains)))))
Very beautiful hall, in the evenings every day there is live music. The corridors are also very beautiful, always crystal clear. It always smells delicious with Arabic flavors.
The BEACH of the hotel is very conveniently located, 1 minute from the door of the hotel and you are on the beach. The beach is very big. The entrance is sandy, for those who do not know how or swim poorly, just a paradise.
I walked along the entire coast of Naama Bay, to Helnan Marina THE BIGGEST AND COMFORTABLE BEACH !!! ! (See http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=diSS3U1Gu-A ) On everyone else, either people lie toe to heel, or there are palm trees that completely block all sunbeds from the sun. It is very uncomfortable. And I personally was very pleased with the Marina beach! )))
There is always enough space, there are even many empty seats. Lots of space around the pool.
As well as the evening animation, which we visited once, disappointed with the behavior of pretty tipsy Russian guys. But to each his own, I'm not judging anyone. Everyone rests as they wish.
ANIMATION:
This is a separate issue. I did not like.
Firstly, there is no disco in the hotel!
Animators every day invite to PAID discos in the city and outside the city. Even if on this day there is a free disco in PASHA, HARD ROCK or LITTLE BUDDHA, no one will tell you about it, but will offer to go to a paid disco.
If you do not drive, then the animators gradually lose all interest in you. It is unpleasant.
So remember: the opportunity to get to the free disco is ALWAYS every day! Well, of course, only for girls. For young people everywhere the entrance is paid: from $ 20 and above. Drinks are expensive everywhere.
The animation team consists of 5 people (although now it's already 4 - the fifth went home). One Russian-speaking girl and three Arabs (one girl and two boys). All are pretty mobile. They start lighting up at 10.30 am - exercises, darts, followed by water aerobics, volleyball and... that's it!
By the way, water aerobics is quite decent - this is the only thing that I liked. Arab boys lead her well. Well, the girl is fine too (see http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=SGy-GposMps ).
In view of the recent unpleasant events with sharks, aqua aerobics took place in the pool. Quite, I even danced))) At 12 o'clock the music stops and resumes only at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. It's boring for me.
I understand that not everyone likes to listen to music all the time. Apparently this is intended. Evening animation is not ice. Were once at Mr. Helnan Marina Sharm, well, nothing like that, we laughed a little...
Conclusion: It could be better, but apparently the proximity to the Naama Bay entertainment center obliges, so we were not upset and went for a walk outside the hotel.
ENTERTAINMENT:
My favorite topic! )))
Entertainment for young people in Naama is more than enough. Here you will find clubs and hookahs for every taste!
If you eat in addition to lying on the beach and also have fun, then you are ONLY IN NAAMA! In other places of Sharm it is boring.
I was in all three clubs of Naama, namely in Pasha - it’s very beautiful, a big cool hall, House music, there are a lot of people, but there is enough space for everyone.
I liked the Hard Rock Cafe most of all both in terms of music and the hall, although the dance floor there is an order of magnitude smaller than in Pasha.
Little Buddha neochen. There is no dance floor as such, just a bar counter going around in a circle. You can dance in this aisle.
There are a lot of hookahs, this is the most basic entertainment, as I understand it ))) Of course, you can choose, but I really liked the BYBLOS hookah, this is the very first hookah opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. I advise everyone. The guys there are cool, funny, incendiary (see http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=7TFlBBjLAl8 ) Hookah on the water costs $ 1))) Very good!!!
CONCLUSION:
So, I repeat: everyone chooses for themselves.
I chose Helnan Marina Sharm for myself and when I go to Egypt more than once, then only to the Marina.
Loved the beach and the location of the hotel. He is, as it were, in the center of Naama, but not quite...
It is located a little to the side, so the music from nearby discos is almost inaudible.
I walked, looked at the location of other hotels that are located in the very center of entertainment and Oh, horror, if you want to go to bed early, well, let's say at 12, then you won't be able to do this until the disco music stops at 3-4 o'clock. Well, I was pleasantly pleased with the circle of entertainment.
I will definitely go there again!
If you have any questions, please contact me, I will be happy to answer.
I wish you all a pleasant holiday and remember: The main thing is your mood and smile more often!
P. S. And be sure to visit the Hard Rock Cafe and Byblos. You will not regret!
In the details below, the main thing I will immediately make a reservation is that your vacation will depend to a greater extent on yourself. The main thing is a positive attitude! Nothing overshadowed our vacation, even this terrible story with sharks (((
The cost of the tour was 2077 $ for three (1 single + 1 double) - this is a special offer from Tez tour. They worked well. There are no complaints. Tez Tour guides are just cuties. One even helped fill out a migration card at Sharm airport. For free )))
Travel agency - Wind of wanderings (Schelkovo city). Larisa and Eugene are very friendly people, treated with great attention and respect. They didn’t bother with me with the choice of the hotel, because. I chose the hotel myself by researching reviews on the Internet.
Chose Helnan Marina and did not regret it. But when Tez Tour, upon request, put us (one family) on different flights, the Wind of Wanderings worked very quickly and Tez Tour changed flights to one! Everything was resolved within 10 minutes. We didn't even have time to finish our tea.
And now in order:
FLIGHT:
They flew there with the Sky-Express airline from Vnukovo.
There are two duty free shops at the airport (one has prices in euros, the other in dollars), advice: shop where prices are in dollars. There are good discounts on alcohol, a wide selection of perfumes and cosmetics.
I knew in advance that Sky Express is a low-cost airline, so I was ready for anything! ) Unfortunately, I don’t remember the Boeing number, probably out of fear))) Old, cramped, tall and full build people will be uncomfortable, because. when you open the table, you can no longer move, it rests on your chest. But we didn’t bother, it’s not 20 hours to fly there.
The return trip was just heaven. Only the duty free in Sharm spoiled the impression, it's just awful! In the department of cosmetics and perfumery, it was as if locusts had passed, and for alcohol SUCH prices, I had a shock...
Therefore, if possible, buy in duty in Moscow. At customs, they let you in with bottles (although we had lemonade), but even more so in luggage!
We flew from Transaero on a double-decker Boeing 747. There are blankets and sweets for you and a smooth take-off and soft landing. Since we flew at night, 4 hours flew by like one. I am delighted.
WEATHER:
We were lucky with the weather. It was very hot during the day, but that's what we needed! )))
Well, in the morning on the beach from 8 o'clock it is already safe to sunbathe. After two hours the sun no longer bakes and the beach becomes cool. But someone likes it. master-master)
Only one day it was very windy that they even went to sunbathe by the pool, it was not comfortable on the beach near the sea. On the last day it was overcast, clouds and even a little rain fell, you can see in the photos.
NUMBERS:
There was a story with the settlement, well, probably like everyone else. We bought a superior and of course we wanted a room with a balcony. We knew that such superior rooms are only on the 5th floor. Asked for deluxe reception. We were taken to the deluxe and scared to the fullest! ))) The room is almost on the first floor overlooking the road. We of course refused. They probably take everyone there with requests to see, be horrified and no longer pester! )))
But, Lord, no one forces you to settle there, there is always freedom of choice, you will only check into the room that you like. The problem is that tiredness after the flight affects, I already want to throw my little things somewhere and start to relax))) Therefore, for a long time, I think no one chooses. Following this deluxe, we were offered a superior on the 4th floor, but we needed two rooms next to each other. They went and looked.
The rooms are good and spacious. Two wide beds, two bedside tables, an armchair, a coffee table, a mirror with a table, a TV (2 Russian channels: RTR and RBC) - though I really liked their Arabica music channel, a large wardrobe with shelves. The restroom is a little cramped, but it didn’t bother me, everything you need is in place. DIFFERENCE Superior from deluxe in the size of the area (the deluxe room itself is a little wider, the toilet is wider and all deluxe rooms have balconies). The lack of a balcony did not bother us, because. the windows in the room are stained glass, that is, they move apart from floor to ceiling and offer a beautiful view of the sea (see photo)
I really liked the room, cozy and beautiful, the furniture is not shabby, as some write, everything is quite worthy.
STAFF, SERVICE:
The staff is friendly. Tip: smile more often, people love it (and Arabs even more so), and you will see how your mood and their attitude towards you will change for the better.
And if you know English, then all roads are open to you.
In response to the fact that the Arabs brazenly and dirtyly harass Russian girls, I want to say that this is NOT TRUE! Well, unless of course this is not an uncouth street vendor from the local market (there are plenty of morons everywhere)... Although we also have our friends on the market.
Employees of the hotel, local hookahs do not allow themselves any obscenities. They are forbidden! You just need to be friendly, dignified and not give a reason. The cooks are all smiling and pleasant in communication.
MAGDI (this is the restaurant manager) is just a cutie!! ! A very pleasant person. Big hello to him. As a result, after going to breakfast, the mood always rises, and you get a charge for the whole day.
The shower in the room broke once. She came to the reception, politely reported this incident. The time was 9 pm. The next day at 3 pm the shower was done and shone with newness)))
DOCTOR:
There was a case, I had to call a doctor. Or rather, at first they wanted to go to the pharmacy and buy the medicine themselves, then they remembered what the prices were in local pharmacies: $ 10 for a patch of 20 pieces and changed their minds.
In Wind of Wanderings, we were warned that we can call on insurance in any case. We did just that! ATTENTION: NEVER call a doctor at the hotel yourself, this is always a paid service and you will be charged a lot of money. For 2 minutes of negotiations at the reception, they took 2 dollars from us. Probably very angry that we are so knowledgeable)))
The doctor came in 20 minutes, very good, pleasant, although he knows little Russian, but he gave all the medicines for free and told me how to take them. We filled out a doctor's visit card and took a copy of the policy at the reception.
FOOD, DRINKS:
The food is very good. We just ate all sorts of goodies.
Very tasty pancakes in the morning (I advise everyone). And the chef Ahmed will make you such scrambled eggs that you will lick your fingers))) Very tasty beef. There is a large selection of dishes.
The first is always 2 types. Second: side dishes: rice, potatoes; chicken, fish, meat - always! Behind the counter, the chef will make you pasta for every taste, be it spaghetti or something else. They also make hot pizza. Very tasty.
Large selection of salads and pastries. In short, it’s very good, and those who write that it’s bad probably eat delicacies on the buffet every day at home! )))
Breakfast, lunch and dinner by the hour. Snacks in the form of pastries at the pool bar after breakfast and lunch.
Bar all inclusive one, near the pool. They don't make cool cocktails there, but hibiscus, fanta, cola, sprite, rum-cola, etc. always pour. There is no wine. The bar is open from 10.00 to 22.00.
TERRITORY, HOTEL INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEACH:
All photos posted on this site by administrators are true.
The hotel area is beautiful, although it is mainly in the area around the pools and the beach. But we liked it. The hotel itself is very beautiful inside and out.
From the pools there is a spiral staircase with a platform with a passage to the 3rd floor. Very comfortably. By the way, very good photos are obtained on this site, because. Naama Bay in full view and mountains)))))
Very beautiful hall, in the evenings every day there is live music. The corridors are also very beautiful, always crystal clear. It always smells delicious with Arabic flavors.
The BEACH of the hotel is very conveniently located, 1 minute from the door of the hotel and you are on the beach. The beach is very big. The entrance is sandy, for those who do not know how or swim poorly, just a paradise.
I walked along the entire coast of Naama Bay, to Helnan Marina THE BIGGEST AND COMFORTABLE BEACH !!! ! (See http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=diSS3U1Gu-A ) On everyone else, either people lie toe to heel, or there are palm trees that completely block all sunbeds from the sun. It is very uncomfortable. And I personally was very pleased with the Marina beach! )))
There is always enough space, there are even many empty seats. Lots of space around the pool.
As well as the evening animation, which we visited once, disappointed with the behavior of pretty tipsy Russian guys. But to each his own, I'm not judging anyone. Everyone rests as they wish.
ANIMATION:
This is a separate issue. I did not like.
Firstly, there is no disco in the hotel!
Animators every day invite to PAID discos in the city and outside the city. Even if on this day there is a free disco in PASHA, HARD ROCK or LITTLE BUDDHA, no one will tell you about it, but will offer to go to a paid disco.
If you do not drive, then the animators gradually lose all interest in you. It is unpleasant.
So remember: the opportunity to get to the free disco is ALWAYS every day! Well, of course, only for girls. For young people everywhere the entrance is paid: from $ 20 and above. Drinks are expensive everywhere.
The animation team consists of 5 people (although now it's already 4 - the fifth went home). One Russian-speaking girl and three Arabs (one girl and two boys). All are pretty mobile. They start lighting up at 10.30 am - exercises, darts, followed by water aerobics, volleyball and... that's it!
By the way, water aerobics is quite decent - this is the only thing that I liked. Arab boys lead her well. Well, the girl is fine too (see http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=SGy-GposMps ).
In view of the recent unpleasant events with sharks, aqua aerobics took place in the pool. Quite, I even danced))) At 12 o'clock the music stops and resumes only at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. It's boring for me.
I understand that not everyone likes to listen to music all the time. Apparently this is intended. Evening animation is not ice. Were once at Mr. Helnan Marina Sharm, well, nothing like that, we laughed a little...
Conclusion: It could be better, but apparently the proximity to the Naama Bay entertainment center obliges, so we were not upset and went for a walk outside the hotel.
ENTERTAINMENT:
My favorite topic! )))
Entertainment for young people in Naama is more than enough. Here you will find clubs and hookahs for every taste!
If you eat in addition to lying on the beach and also have fun, then you are ONLY IN NAAMA! In other places of Sharm it is boring.
I was in all three clubs of Naama, namely in Pasha - it’s very beautiful, a big cool hall, House music, there are a lot of people, but there is enough space for everyone.
I liked the Hard Rock Cafe most of all both in terms of music and the hall, although the dance floor there is an order of magnitude smaller than in Pasha.
Little Buddha neochen. There is no dance floor as such, just a bar counter going around in a circle. You can dance in this aisle.
There are a lot of hookahs, this is the most basic entertainment, as I understand it ))) Of course, you can choose, but I really liked the BYBLOS hookah, this is the very first hookah opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. I advise everyone. The guys there are cool, funny, incendiary (see http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=7TFlBBjLAl8 ) Hookah on the water costs $ 1))) Very good!!!
CONCLUSION:
So, I repeat: everyone chooses for themselves.
I chose Helnan Marina Sharm for myself and when I go to Egypt more than once, then only to the Marina.
Loved the beach and the location of the hotel. He is, as it were, in the center of Naama, but not quite...
It is located a little to the side, so the music from nearby discos is almost inaudible.
I walked, looked at the location of other hotels that are located in the very center of entertainment and Oh, horror, if you want to go to bed early, well, let's say at 12, then you won't be able to do this until the disco music stops at 3-4 o'clock. Well, I was pleasantly pleased with the circle of entertainment.
I will definitely go there again!
If you have any questions, please contact me, I will be happy to answer.
I wish you all a pleasant holiday and remember: The main thing is your mood and smile more often!
P. S. And be sure to visit the Hard Rock Cafe and Byblos. You will not regret!
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