Red Sea , Egypt
Inspired by the local Arab architecture stroll around the resort, set on 48 acres of gentle hills, sloping down to its own 850-metre private beach, washed by the warm waters of the coral-rich Red Sea. Gaze at the silver leafed central roof in the elegantly styled Zaafran whilst sampling the eclectic Oriental and Indian cuisine. Rejuvenate your body and relax your mind in the beautifully appointed spa. Select from the extensive massage menu or be stimulated by an Arabian coffee scrub or a refreshing honey sesame pouch wrap. Soak in your sunken marble bath overlook a private open-air walled garden of your spacious and elegantly appointed suite.
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 (British Midland International - daily; British Airways - daily)
4 hours 50 minutes direct
GMT +2 hours
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
No mandatory vaccinations