DESTINATIONS — NORTH AFRICA & THE RED SEA
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MAKADI SPA Where? Makadi Bay, 20 miles south of Hurghada, Egypt
Best for: Moorish style Tell me more: This five-star property went adult-only in 2011, so couples can have the waiter-service beach bar, infinity pool, yoga sessions and evening entertainment to themselves, along with the Cinq Mondes Spa when it opens next year. There’s the usual array of all-inclusive dining and drinks, plus à la carte restaurants serving steak, seafood, Asian, Spanish and fusion cuisine (some at a supplement), and further options at nearby Makadi Mall. But for those who want to venture further, there’s also a daily shuttle to downtown Hurghada. Book it: Red Sea Holidays offers
a week all-inclusive with return flights from Gatwick, 20kg luggage allowance and resort transfers from £679 for travel between November 25 and December 11.
redseaholidays.co.uk/agent 0845 072 2477
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SENTIDO AZIZA BEACH GOLF & SPA Where? Hammamet, Tunisia
Best for: Sea views Tell me more: Couples who want beach access without a budget-busting price tag will be happy here. Just two miles from the centre of Hammamet, it has a relaxed vibe with beachfront barbecues, a Moorish cafe and poolside bar, plus an indoor pool heated between November and March for those who don’t want to spend all their time in
the sun. Sports facilities include free windsurfing, catamarans or aqua gym, while golfers can take advantage of a shuttle bus to the nearby 18-hole Golf Citrus course – designed around six lakes – where they get a 30% discount. Book it: Thomas Cook offers seven nights’ all-inclusive from £359, including flights from Manchester on January 21 and transfers.
thomascookworld.com 0844 412 5970
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KASBAH TAMADOT Where? Asni, Atlas Mountains, Morocco Best for: Mountain highs
Tell me more: Plenty of hotels boast of their seclusion, but this 27-room boutique in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, 1,320 metres above sea level and with views of Mount Toubkal,
is the very definition of a quiet hideaway. That’s why it’s part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition collection of luxury hotels, and featured by high-end operators such as Abercrombie & Kent and Carrier. The knockout photos should be all the persuasion clients need, but be sure to mention extra touches such as playing clients’ favourite music when they arrive, placing their preferred scented candle in the room and hosting twice- weekly open-air cinema nights for that added wow factor. Book it: Classic Collection Holidays offers three nights’ bed and breakfast in a Berber tented suite with plunge pool or Jacuzzi from £1,474 with return flights and private transfers.
classic-collection.co.uk 0800 008 7288
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