Perfect holidays for friends and family
| A Holiday by the Sea Hurghada is a resort town along the Red Sea known principally for its superb diving and extraordinary five-star resorts—perfect for groups looking for diverse ways to enjoy each other’s company and the benefits of a seaside wonderland. One of the top destinations is the Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort, a sprawling complex on an exceptional stretch of beach more than 1,000 metres long. Your friends and family can spread out in the private villas or adjoining family rooms that allow you both seclusion and connectivity. Active members of your group will love the fully-equipped gym, squash and tennis courts, and scuba facilities at the neighbouring Diving Centre. Loungers will want to take advantage of the seven swimming pools, indulgent massages, and private sandy beach. Make sure to schedule a trip to Giftun Island, a garden-of-Eden with tropical beaches, glorious lagoons, and spectacular snorkeling. Another avenue of adventure for your group is a half- or full-day desert safari, either on four-wheelers or in Jeeps, where you’ll take in the natural beauty of mountain views, rock formations, and isolated oases. Visit the Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort website for more information » |
| Go Wild With Art Imagine a place where you can paint and draw on whatever—and wherever—you want. At Fagnoon, kids and adults alike can take part in a variety of artistic pursuits: painting on the floor and walls, decorating clothing, pottery, woodworking, jewelry making, and more. Your group can take over the property and explore all of the arts and crafts that catch their fancy; when it’s time to eat, you can either dine on cuisine that you’ve brought to the centre or perhaps something you’ve made onsite. The bread-making workshop is not only fun, but you can eat the results for lunch. All of the staff members are highly trained—not only in art, but in attentive service to the guests. |
| Cruise the Nile in Royal Style Cruising the Nile is something that many well-heeled visitors to Egypt have experienced—from former heads of state to Hollywood movie stars. Your own crew can journey along the famed river a la Cleopatra courtesy of Traveling in Style, a company that specializes in high-end cruising via luxury yachts, steamers, feluccas, and sailboats. From a day-long excursion to several weeks, your group can charter a private vessel for the length and itinerary that meets your needs. Just one of the many opulent boats available for your trip is King Fouad’s legendary steamship, The Sudan, which was built for the king at the end of the 19th century and has accommodated kings and queens; it also captured the imagination of mystery writer Dame Agatha Christie, who wrote a book on board. While taking in astounding sights, you’ll be surrounded by period furnishings, leather upholstery, exquisite woodwork, brass accents, French and Egyptian cuisine, and spacious cabins and suites with large tubs and other modern conveniences. |
| Weddings Overlooking the Red Sea The Four Seasons is among the premier names in the world of luxury travel, so when your friends and family need a sophisticated resort in which to celebrate a wedding, the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh in the South Sinai area is a fabulous choice. Designed to resemble a hillside village beside the dazzling Red Sea, the options for the ceremony and reception are many: spectacular ballroom, lush lawn facing the sea, or breathtaking courtyard with pillared archways and tiled fountain. The accompanying group will love the eight restaurants and lounges, chic spa and wellness centre, and three swimming pools (including a heated 1,000-metre freshwater pool). Your group can also schedule private and group clinics and tournaments at the resort’s Tennis Centre; go on a snorkeling, diving, or horseback riding adventure arranged through the Four Seasons; take the party to the blue sea on one of two large yachts; or get a foursome (or more) together for the nearby Jolie Ville championship golf course. Of course the accommodations are first class, with your choice of opulent rooms or 54 residential suites—some with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, exclusive gardens, terraces, and private pools—that offer additional space for entertaining and relaxing. For more details see Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh official website » |
