Well, that's Egypt

Written: 17 may 2010
Travel time: 6 — 15 may 2010
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So we returned from our first trip to Egypt, before that we rested mainly in Europe. We traveled from May 6 to May 15 with our 5 year old son. The hotel was chosen by our friends, so I just had to read the reviews and all the useful information. The reviews were quite good and in general, everything was confirmed, I’ll say right away, I didn’t look for cons, and they especially us too, again, everything was quickly resolved and forgotten.
And so, we arrived quite early, around 8:30 we were with our things. The guides of the Tez-tour met us, after which we went to the bus, where, to my question, can we be taken in the first place, because. from the reviews I knew that despite the fact that the hotel is close to the airport, they can ride, that the guide said anything for $ 100 (in general, they have jokes for any reason and sometimes are not appropriate), but I decided right away to pay nowhere I won't, just for tea. As a result, we were taken first anyway, and somewhere at 9 we were there.
That's when it started.... they were wildly tired, and hungry, all the same flight at night. . . and we were asked to wait, because. check-in at 2 o'clock, I didn't want to pay, I paid in advance for a sea view. They asked to wait an hour, after an hour they asked to wait another 2, it seems that it would suddenly be free, but they put on bracelets, and we were able to eat rolls at brunch. In general, I don’t know what is connected with, but after 15 minutes, when I went to the toilet with the child, we were pleased and after 10 minutes we were settled in a room overlooking the pool and a little bit of the sea, the room is very good, but the furniture is not new, but that’s all clean and the view is excellent and not at all noisy, the construction was a little on the other side and we saw it only from the windows of friends and on the way to the beach.

• Food: in general, everything is delicious, although the breakfast quickly became boring, and sometimes they apparently gave vegetables in the evening, but it was worth choosing what, one pastry was worth it and it was hard to resist, but by the end the breakfasts were already fed up. Lunches and dinners every time a variety, the only thing when we arrived, just a lot of people moved out, apparently, who was in May and no queues, then I didn’t even always take it, where they cooked in front of you, and took it already from the buffet , the choice is very good, and the child found something to eat. For lunch and dinner, there are also 2 "pots" in the children's corner, but I would not say that they are very childish, sometimes even spicy. One thing there has always been selected cherry tomatoes.
• Sea, swimming pool: Walk to the sea for about 5 minutes along a small path, when laziness is possible on a bus without windows and doors, but we drove at most 3 times, so we tried on foot, at the same time it will complement. tan . There were always sunbeds, the only thing sometimes was to take the most mattresses, since the uncle could not always be found. The sea itself is sooo warm, although in recent days it has been windy and the sea was muddy, so we were also lucky in this, we were caught as it should, and brrrr jellyfish appeared in recent days. I think many people read in the reviews that it’s worth going to the Baron Hotel on the beach, and so, Stoooooit and how, as far as I’m already afraid of all living creatures, I’m not attracted to everything, it’s like in a fairy tale, there are no words, but it’s being renovated now, so that no one checks, walk as much as you want, the only pantone is not very comfortable, since there are no handrails, and it shakes a lot, but it's worth reaching the end ah. The pool, there are 2 large ones on the territory, there are sunbeds, but it is advisable to take it in the morning, just put towels and left, although in general you can find a place, it was important for me in the shade. The water is cool in the morning, but bearable, during the day it is supper, in general I am cold, but the water was just right. The second children's pool was once, no way, it's next to the ship.
• Animation: with nothing to compare, I had nothing, but, probably, it can be better. The shows are repeated every 7 days, so we went round and round and didn't go. I'll start in order. Children's animation: at 10:15 a girl (from Kyiv) comes to the beach, Olga takes the kids, they adore her, program: digging in the sand, a snack on the beach and a children's pool in the same place. At that time I was relatively free, but I didn’t go far, maximum to the super market, in the same place. After lunch, from 15:00 to 17:00, ice cream for children, but at that time we were sleeping, we were still exhausted great. At 19:30 cartoons and toys, at 21:00 children's disco, very cool, although ours did not always participate, but always watched. At 10:00 pm there is an adult show. . . that's what I was talking about, probably, it can be better, although everyone tried very hard. Also all kinds of exercises, belly dancing, but personally I did not participate, I just tried to swim a lot.
• Excursions: We did not go far, the children, and did not plan to, took 2: a bathyscaphe and a pirate yacht. They took it through the Tez tour, but they didn’t risk it, there was insurance and at least some mini guarantees, there was someone to ask, they constantly offered cheaper on the beach, but they didn’t even consider it as an option. I advise everyone to bathyscaphe, especially those who are not a particular fan of swimming... Our new acquaintances, they took through Pigas, one of the excursions to the reserve, so they were lowered into the sea and the yacht sailed away for 40 minutes, they were in shock, also with their 7 year old daughter , so that specify....The rest of the excursions seem to be quite good.

• Weather: I think May, the beginning is the perfect time, it's already hot, but everything is in moderation, it was very pleasant in the evening.
• Room: The room we had was quite spacious, the furniture was shabby, but everything was clean. We did not use the bar, by the way, 1.5 liters of water on the beach in the supper market cost half a dollar. So, instead of taking from the cooler, we still bought tastier ones. The room has everything you need, a safe.
• Service and staff: The staff is friendly, although the towel man is always trying to be funny and not always appropriate. In the bar on the beach, the bartender is not very lazy, but everything seems to be fine. At the reception they will always help and smile, especially Mohamed, he then sped up the number for us .
Well, in general, probably everything, sorry if it’s long, but I wanted it in detail, that’s what I was looking for in the reviews myself. Of course, everyone has different experiences, but I described mine. For a child, the hotel is convenient, he already wants to go again. Yes, they also went to the old city... rubbish and terribly intrusive, but I learned to bargain, although I didn’t walk for long, we got it, we went by bus from the hotel for $ 5 per person, children are free if they are in their arms. In general, I’m happy with everything, but how lucky with the cleaners who made crafts for that, and when I left the dollar they didn’t even throw garbage away, the next day I asked what and how, so the chief came and made it, but in general everything is fine, just rest and do not look for cons, why is it .
I will gladly answer all questions.
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