DESTINATIONS — NORTH AFRICA
Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
Hilton Sharks Bay Resort
Baron Palms Resort
the car-free marina. Meanwhile there are plenty of pools and watersports for those who want to be more active within the confines of the hotel, and with some coral gardens in sheltered waters, El Gouna suits learner divers. Kuoni offers five nights from £576. It’s the combination of facilities
and great value that makes the 317-room Hilton Sharks Bay Resort a good bet in this category, according to Hayes & Jarvis. The deluxe rooms located in the new north section of the hotel benefit from a vast pool, and there’s a handy in-resort shuttle service so guests can make the most of the facilities, which include golf, fitness, seven pools and five restaurants. It’s also within walking distance of Sharm’s Soho Square, which has many more dining and entertainment possibilities. Hayes & Jarvis sells it for £649, all-inclusive, including a 35% early-booking discount.
l SPLURGE: BRAND RECOGNITION The Red Sea has a salubrious roll-call of luxury names – Oberoi, Four Seasons and Kempinski, to name but a few. Many five-star hotels can be found in the mid- price range, achieving the high rating due to their huge variety of facilities and great service rather than any particular claim to bona fide luxury. When it comes to the very top end, clients will be after something a little more exclusive, with the attention to detail they’d
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expect for their money. The adult-only Baron Palms
Resort at Sharm El Sheikh offers a great entry price into the luxury market at £929 all-inclusive with Cyplon Holidays. This serene boutique hotel has simple Moorish-inspired architecture within huge grounds and its own private beach on the Ras Nasrani Bay. It also has a Padi centre. Oberoi is a brand synonymous with luxury and the The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh, doesn’t disappoint. The all-suite resort near Hurghada is set in 48 acres, with some suites having their own pool. It has a Padi centre and spa. Mosaic Holidays sells seven nights from £979. The Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
impresses all round, but for clients seeking that extra exclusivity book the Laguna Club rooms and suites – they come with a separate lounge where guests can enjoy breathtaking bay views. Classic Collection offers it on a bed-and- breakfast basis from £1,546. For attention to detail and service – your clients will be hand-spritzed with water and their sunglasses cleaned by pool staff – consider the Four Seasons Resort in Sharm El Sheikh. Nestled on a lush hillside, it’s everything you would expect from the brand with a few extras: guests can charter private yachts and it has its own jetty and house reef. Carrier is offering a week’s bed and breakfast for £5,070 for a family of four sharing a deluxe room, with children’s programme included. TW
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