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any suggestions or recommendations for an overnighter to luxor. i am looking for a good operator that uses good hotels when we visit in june. also is it bets to go via coach or plane ( i can't see a train option)

I have lived here for many years and have a villa and a flat here. I lve here about 7 months of the year. I am aged 70 and in reasonable health, but with some pre existing conditions (high blood pressure for which I am on medication and some other (small) things . I am British and do not have medical insurance because the cost would be prohibitive and the insurance company would never pay up anyway. I have had to seek medical help on a couple of occasions. Once when i cut my leg and the other time for a small infection (from sea water) in my ear
I went to El Gouna Hospital and initially they wanted to charge me 50 Euros for a consultation only. When I showed my villa contract to them , the cost was promptly reduced to 60LE
Can anyone advise me authoritatively about sat (God forbid), if i had a heart attack or suffered a broken leg and had to be carted off to hospital. Are the fees they charge discretionary? Would I have to sign something or produce my bank card for a swingeing payment to be made before I would be stabilised ?
Is there an insurance scheme in this country which is fairly honest, reliable and not cost prohibitive or can one pay into a hospital scheme where accidents and emergencies are covered?

Where exactly does Hurghada bus station situated? Is it in the city centre or outskirts of Hurghada? And are there any budget hotels nearby?

how far to Alexandria

what is distance to Alexandria

How are camels and horses treated in holiday resorts

Hallo, I will be in two week for 7 days in Hurghada. I am planning a bike trip from Hurghada along the coast to the south. South of Safaga I will turn west into the dessert. I am like to know if I can travel as a biker along the coast of the red sea or do I have to expect road barrier, which force me to join a convoy or prevent me from continuation of my journey. Does anyone has experience with staying over night in the dessert concerning wild living dogs or other animals? best regards from Erlangen/Germany Bernie

Hallo, I will be in two week for 7 days in Hurghada. I am planning a bike trip from Hurghada along the coast to the south. South of Safaga I will turn west into the dessert. I am like to know with respect to the current political riots whether I can travel as a biker along the coast of the red sea or do I have to expect road barrier, which force me to join a convoy or prevent me from continuation of my journey. best regards from Erlangen/Germany Bernie

Hi everyone, My partner and I are considering going to Egypt for Christmas this year and torn between hurghada and sharm. We've only been to egypt once (which was sharm last September) and very much enjoyed the shopping (fake bags, watches etc) and the nightlife. We were wondering how similar the two places are, if anyone can offer any advice - this would be greatly appreciated. Ps we are a couple in our mid 20's Thanks

Hey! I'm looking for people, who'll go to Sunrise Holidays in August! :-)

Can someone tell me where the National Museum in Hurghada is located? I find lots of references to it on the web, but no actual location.

Hello, I have booked a week at the Sunrise Resort for next Christmas..Anyone any advice on the weather, both day and night. Many Thanks

Hi, I am thinking of booking a holiday from UK to Hurghada direct over new year 2011 - but want to know if it is safe considering the political unrest in the larger cities. Has there been ANY unrest or danger in this area in the last 3-6 months? Thanks.

Have just found out that egypt divers plan a mass dive ( world record attempt) and clean up on the 26th july in Hurghada...we had planned to leave Taba on the 25th anyway...if we dont take our flight home and try to get to Hurghada ourselves in time for the next day what is the best plan?...as far as my research takes me we could go from Taba to Sharm on the bus but I cant pin down the times its eaither 7 or 9am..and where does the bus leave from exactly? ...and then take the Sharm to Hurghada ferry...BUT on some websites it says that this ferry has been suspended?..does anyone know if this is true and if so can you pay a local boat to take you across instead? Any advice on how best to get from Taba to Hurghada in one day is welcome...K

Hi there, we (2xadults / 3x18 year olds) are visiting Egypt for the first time and staying in Sahl Haseesh for 2 weeks in July and wondered what is the best thing to do about currency? I have read loads of forums and everyone advises different things. So, can you please let me know if it is best to take LE, or best to take GBP and exchange them over in Egypt? Rate here is approx LE8 for each £1. Any idea of rates in Egypt, particularly in hotels?? Also, is it best to book trips before travel, or pay in LE when there? Any advice much appreciated. Many thanks

I am due to fly to Hurghada next week with Viking Airlines who I have never used before and after looking online for reviews there has been quite a bit of negative feedback around the time they went bust. Has anyone travelled with them recently? and if so, please tell me you had a positive experience? many thanks

I Am looking to dive in Hurghada, Egypt. I have decided i will probably dive with Son Bijou Diving Centre but would like to hear from some people. Can anyone give me a review of the Dive Centre, Staff, Quality etc.

I am off to Hurghada in a few months and have found this company to be the cheapest for diving but I cant seem to find any reviews on it. Has anyone dived here? Can you let me know what you think? I am concerned as it is so much cheaper than the other dive centres.

Hi Just booked a last minute trip to Hurghada and will be staying at this hotel. Can any one give me any info regarding it? Many thanks Clare

Hello , I am flying to Hurghada on 28th feb and staying at the Hotel Triton Empire near the beach. Can anyone tell me how much does a taxi cost to take me, and what kind of taxi will it be? Colour? Metered or not? Do we call and book or negotiate? And also how much is it from my Hotel to go to take the bus to cairo?

hello!! we are going to hurghada in a week and we want to go to cairo, does anyone know the best or most reasonable way of getting there? i can only find flights and we cant afford to fly there any help is much appreciated! many thanks

hi, i'll be arriving at sunstar ( a new complex) in a couple of weeks but don't have the full address. Is anyone familiar with it? anycomments on it? thanks MP

Is there any gayelife in Hurghada? I mean bars, saunas/hammams etc.

I've been told super jet is the best bus to take on this route. But some websites show the schedule as only 3 times a day? 1. Does this take 7 hours? I heard traffic had make the journey even more extended? please advise if this is correct. 2.how are the roads? I mean the view.. 3.what is a good time of the day to travel.to reach Cairo and be able to do something. dont want to spend full day just travelling. 4.where is the super jet bus station in hurghada? i mean at ourskirts or near city center? I'm staying at Triton Beach. or if its really bad, then maybe i should shell out and go by air to cairo? im sure airports at both location are far off and total travel time my chk out and check in at cairo would be 4 hours?

Can anyone please tell me the precise location of this hotel? Eg, road name, neighbouring hotels. Thanks Allison

Hello, who knows, please let me know approximately the prise to take a taxi Hurgada - Cairo one day round trip. Thank you. Jonas

What is the cost of ferry ride from Duba in Saudi Arabia to Hurghada and what is the schedule? Is there a website that I can check? Do I need a visa to enter Egypt? I'm a Malaysian.

I will have 3 days in Hurghada at the end of my tour in May 2011. I am curious about transport to Sharm el Sheikh for a day trip (honestly, to hit the third Egyptian Hard Rock Cafe...) It doesn't look that far away, but it is on the other side of the Gulf. Can anyone provide information on ferries? (I assume there must be one) I Googled it, but could find no specific information... Thank you in advance for your insight - my trip is still 8 months away, but I am super-excited!!

I am spending a total of 5 weeks wondering around Egypt. Is Sharm a good base for exploring St. Catharine's Monastery? How much should I expect to pay for a 2 star room? Any recommendations?

what beds are in a twin room, im thinking its 2 single beds, im going to egypt with my partner and daughter and we have been put in to a twin room, do i need to change the room?