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Marsa al `Alam

is it alot safer down south near marsa alam? and is excursions to luxor and abu simbel still safe? and which would be the cheapest way to travel to abu simbel as its abit of a distance from marsa alam. thanks.

We are planning a dive trip to the Red Sea in June. Just not sure where to go. I'm an experienced diver, my girlfriend needs to do her Open Water. Our options seem to be Naama Bay (Sharm) or Marsa Alam. All advice welcome!

my husband and I are going to the resta reef resort,and were wondering if you can exchange sterling at the hotel, or nearby. thanks

i am booked to visit this hotel in january & have just receeved a letter notifying me of the downgrade from Thomson rating 5t to a rating of 4t, what is this going to mean to me? Should i change hotels?

Have booked to go to this rtesort later this year and have chosen for 2 family rooms to accomodate us all...does anyone know if the family rooms are located together and if there are communicating doors?

Hello, I would like to travel by bus between Marsa Alam and Luxor or Aswan. Do you know if it is possible for someone to reach Aswan or Luxor independently with bus or taxi from Marsa Alam? I am not talking about a daily trip but a continous trip from one location to the other. I would be grateful if anyone could give me some advice Thank you Maria

Are there still noisy building works going on next to Brayka Bay Hotel?

I've been told that a new road has opened up between Luxor and Marsa al'Alam and hence its a much shorter trip. Can anyone confirm the details of how I would get to and from, also if I just returned up it is easy to get accomodation and diving ? Thanks !

We will be going to the Brayka Bay Hotel in Marsa Alam in 3 weeks time, Can anybody give us any info about the hotel and area and any recomendations. Thank you

I am going to Marsa alam and would like to ask some questions: 1) I know that marsa alam is a small village only with hotels, but is there some market or shops with souvenirs? 2) Is there a regular bus connection to Luxor, or i must take a tour from some travel agency? Because i would like to travel to Luxor independently and from there go to Cairo, so i need just 1 bus trip to Luxor... 3) what are the rates for taxi from Marsa alam airport ? Are some taxis waiting in the airport, or need I to arrange the transfer in advance with the hotel? Thanks

Hi I am staying at the Three Corners hotel - its about 10 minutes by car from the airport so i havent booked transfers as I have been told its alot cheaper to just get a taxi. Has anyone taken a taxi from here before and can help me when it comes to prices and what currency they prefer? Are the drivers reliable? Havent been to Marsa Alam before Thanks in advance

I have booked through a tour operator that flies us to Hurghada with no transfers to Marsa Alam! is it worth pre booking transfers with a private company or shuld i chance it and get a taxi when i get there? Any info will be appreciated.

This seems to be a great holiday location for diving snorkling and chilling but the flights from the uk seem to go on wednesdays only, is this true or is there other ways of getting there? Thanks in advanced, Scott.

We are considering a holiday at a new Three Corners hotel in the port area. I would welcome advice on this area, is there much building work at the moment. Also what possible short land based excursions are there.

We are visiting Marsa Alam next year, and my partner would like to go fishing at Lake Nasser or the Nile(truth is, thats the only reason we are going to egypt, but i wanted to be near the beach and go snorkelling lol!) Does any one know how we could get to lake nasser or the nile from marsa alam, and how much it would cost? Also any info on fishing over there, such as prices and wether fishing kit can be rented would be appreciated (but not sea fishing!)

Myself and our 2 children are going to Dreams Hotel in October. Anyone been before and got an opinion?

I will spend one week in Marsa al Alam (Ventaclub) at the end of March. I will be with my husband and my son who is 7. I'd like to have ideas about things to do there. I know about the trip to Luxor but it seems to take too long to get there.

I will spend one week in Marsa al Alam (Ventaclub) at the end of March. I will be with my husband and my son who is 7. I'd like to have ideas about things to do there. I know about the trip to Luxor but it seems to take too long to get there.

I will spend one week in Marsa al Alam (Ventaclub) at the end of March. I will be with my husband and my son who is 7. I'd like to have ideas about things to do there. I know about the trip to Luxor but it seems to take too long to get there.

I will be in Marsa at the end of March. I will be staying at the Venta Club with my family. I would like to go to Luxor but the travel via bus seems to be too long. Does anybody know whether there is the possibility to get a flight? Thanx!

i am travelling to Marsa Alam on the 20th December and have just been advised tranfers are not included, to add them through my agent it would be £160 which is far too much, does anyone know if taxis are readily available at the airport? If yes how much should we be prepared to pay roughly? Any info would be much appreciated as cannot seem to find any sites that can help me. Thank you

we where there its great and i can give you information if you want

Hi..I have booked a holiday for myself and 7 year old only to find tour operator has no taxi transfers..Can anyone advise how much I should be paying for a taxi to Brayka Bay Hotel Marsa Alam...Think it is around 30 mins from airport..Have tried several sites to no avail...Great start to my hol...am stressed out already!!! Any advise greatly appreciated

We are landing at Marsa al `Alam Airport on 29 November 06 and need to transfer to Brayka Bay Reef Resort. Any idea if taxis are easily available at the airport and how much it will cost?

I am travelling with my 12 year old daughter to the Brayka Bay Hotel in May. We are both keen snorkellers but won't be diving. Does anyone know what day trips are available and what they might cost? My daughter is desperate to see (or even swim with) dolphins and we'd both enjoy boat trips - but they seem to be for Divers; would we be welcome too?

Hi - I am going to Marsa Alam on the 23rd Dec. What will be the temperature around then & where can you book a day trip to Luxor from. I am staying in the Sol y Mar Samaya. Many thanks Paul

I will be arriving to Marsa Alam airport by late August. Despite there is some information in the internet about land transportation from that airport, it is not very clear concerning schedules. Namely, what I would like to know is: 1. How far is the airport from Marsa Alam? 2. Are there buses from the airport to the city center and how long does the trip take? 3. If so, how frequent are they and what time does the last one of the day leave? 4. How much does the trip cost approximately? 5. What time does the bus to go to Aswan passes by Marsa Alam and how much does the trip cost? Thanks in advance for reading this e-mail. Kind regards, Fabián

I will be arriving to Marsa Alam airport by late August. Despite there is some information in the internet about land transportation from that airport, it is not very clear concerning schedules. Namely, what I would like to know is: 1. How far is the airport from Marsa Alam? 2. Are there buses from the airport to the city center and how long does the trip take? 3. If so, how frequent are they and what time does the last one of the day leave? 4. How much does the trip cost approximately? 5. What time does the bus to go to Aswan passes by Marsa Alam and how much does the trip cost? Thanks in advance for reading this e-mail. Kind regards, Fabián

Does anyone have an approximate price for a taxi transfer from Marsa Alam airport to the Sol Y Mar (Solitaire) hotel? Thanks

Any opinions on Marsa Alam versus Shams Alam would be appreciated. Do we have to book Half Board or are there eating places close to the resort hotels? TIA