Cairo , Egypt
See and be seen in the cool fusion Rithmo bar with its specially-commissioned Bahgory original. Sit at the bar, in plush armchairs or on low settees scattered with Bedouin print cushions. With dramatic third-floor views of the Nile River, delight your senses at The Grill. Sample the roasted lobster with cheese stuffed ravioli and asparagus from the exquisite French menu in this dazzling modern setting. See the most famous belly dancer in Egypt and the glittering cast at the Oriental floorshow in Haroun Al Rashid, Cairo's favourite night spot. Slumber in your tastefully appointed spacious room or suite, all enhanced with a private balcony with panoramic views.
Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time to be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.
Cairo (bmi - daily; British Airways - daily)
4 hours 50 minutes direct
GMT +2 hours
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
No mandatory vaccinations