DESTINATIONS — NORTH AFRICA & THE RED SEA
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anatoliansky.co.uk 0844 273 3585
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SAVOY SHARM EL-SHEIKH HOTEL Where? Shark’s Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
Best for: Both worlds Tell me more: Want to kick back on a sunlounger, take the odd dip in one of five pools, or enjoy a gentle stroll along a 300-metre sandy beach? Go for it. Or would you rather a holiday with bowling, ice-skating, shopping, fine dining and music? No problem. Sitting in front of action-packed Soho Square, this property lets guests be as active as they like, with an Arabian Spa, six restaurants, tennis courts and a gym rounding out its range of amenities. Book it: A week’s B&B in a superior sea view room starts at £576 with Olympic Holidays, including transfers and easyJet flights from Gatwick on December 4.
olympicholidays.com 0844 499 4449
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LA MAISON ARABE Where? Marrakech, Morocco Best for: Refined
appetites Tell me more: This 1940s property is renowned for its cooking school, which offers lessons to tourists and locals alike – a sure sign of culinary excellence – starting at £43. Clients who are less gourmet-minded can soak up the atmosphere from their own private terrace, steam in one of two hammams, or take a dip in the heated pool. And if that’s not enough, they could even enjoy a change of scene by heading for the bigger pool and nearby golf course at the hotel’s Country Club, a complimentary 15-minute shuttle ride away. Book it: Three nights’ bed and breakfast starts at £435 with Anatolian Sky Holidays. The price is based on two sharing a
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EL MOURADI MAHDIA Where? Mahdia, Tunisia Best for: Beach stays Tell me more: Sometimes
making time for each other is the best way to enjoy a romantic break, so for couples who want little more than a lazy beachside stay, this is home to one of Tunisia’s best stretches of coastline. Between its two outdoor pools, indoor pool and two Jacuzzis, there are plenty of spots to kick back, plus the all- inclusive hotel is also home to four restaurants, three bars, a Moorish cafe and a nightclub for when guests want a little more life. Book it: Just Sunshine offers a week in a junior suite with sea view from £508 on an all-inclusive board basis, with 20kg baggage, coach transfers and flights departing Gatwick on May 30.
justsunshine.com 0844 756 0056
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IBEROTEL PALACE Where? Outskirts of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt Best for: Underwater
wildlife Tell me more: As part of the Thomson Couples range, this 263-room property boasts the usual hallmarks of contemporary design, good food and a child- free atmosphere. But on top of that, its private sandy beach has a coral reef for snorkelling and
easy access to some of the Red Sea’s best diving and snorkelling sites, plus a split-level lagoon pool offering stunning sea views. Guests can also choose from watersports and tennis, or a swim-up bar with cocktails and snacks for those who prefer their holidays at an easier pace. Remind clients to bring bathing shoes as there is sharp coral near the beach. Book it: Thomson offers one week all-inclusive with flights from Gatwick on December 9 and transfers from £488.
thomson.co.uk 0871 230 2555
El Jadida, about 55 miles south of Casablanca, Morocco Best for: Golfing greats Tell me more: With an area the size of 350 football pitches to spread out on, this Kerzner-owned resort offers plenty of quiet spots for couples to hide away, whether in a cabana facing mile after mile of Atlantic Ocean beachfront, or on a sunlounger by the adults’ Grand Riad pool. But the real selling point of this resort is its 18-hole Gary Player-designed links course, the longest in Morocco, offering a real challenge to expert golfers and novices alike. Book it: Sunset Faraway offers four nights’ all-inclusive in a deluxe pool view room from £755, including flights from London and transfers.
sunset.co.uk 020 8774 7100 TW
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