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Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Scottishmum

2009-02-18 23:19:42

Hi Penny,

Ask for Block 13, in particular room 13101, it gets the sun from morning till night. THe rest of the rooms in that block do too, just room 101 gets it right till the last.

Definitely worth booking, it was wonderful. Also if you're in that block the wonderful waiters at the heated pool bar will bring you up drinks too.

Will post a full review soon, but we had a wonderful time!

C x

elise2000

2009-02-19 09:37:11

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Hi there, we are thinking of going to this resort this March around the 19th with 2 young children.

Having never been to Egypt can anyone tell me what the weather is like then and is it likely to be very quiet in the resort and less things on as it out of season.

Many thanks

elise2000

2009-02-19 21:41:36

elise2000

2009-02-19 22:08:05

Booked Egypt and now worried):

Hi, we are a family of 4 (2 young children) and are going to the holiday village in sharm in March. I did read reviews etc prior to book but since booking my FIL has said no way would he go there or take the children Now im feeling bad and this was supposed to be a nice (and blooming expensive family holiday). He said its dodgy and most have stomach problems.

Can someone please tell me if this is the case?

Many thanks.

Jay Trip

2009-02-19 22:25:10

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

We went in November and I never heard of anyone being ill.
Most of the sickness reported on the reviews are during the summer months when the weather is at its hottest and the hotel is 100%full.March will be lovely and the hotel will probably not be full to capacity.
Look at the latest reviews on here and Trip advisor,they are fine.Its a great hotel ,especially for children.
I wish I was going!Tell your F.I.L I will go in his place. :rofl

judithchalmers

2009-02-19 22:28:04

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Hi, we are a family of 4 (2 young children) and are going to the holiday village in sharm in March. I did read reviews etc prior to book but since booking my FIL has said no way would he go there or take the children Now im feeling bad and this was supposed to be a nice (and blooming expensive family holiday). He said its dodgy and most have stomach problems.

Can someone please tell me if this is the case?

Many thanks.

I can never understand why some people do this to others. I'm presuming he has never actually stayed there himself but is generalising about "tales" he may have heard from others. Yes, you may suffer from a jippy tummy, but maybe you won't, not "everyone" does & that could happen to anyone, anywhere. The reviews on here & also on tripadvisor seem positive (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g297555-d662190-Reviews-Red_Sea_Holiday_Village-Sharm_El_Sheikh_South_Sinai_Red_Sea_and_Sinai.html). I would suggest you just put what he says to the back of your mind & carry on looking forward to your holiday. Have a great holiday & don't forget to take plenty photo's to show him what a great time you had.

elise2000

2009-02-19 22:38:04

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Thank you both for your positive replies..i have been one worried mum tonight and your replies have reassured me. Yes your right he has never been before-just generalising. He has also told us not to leave the resort at all!...im going to ask him not to mention it again i think!

doe

2009-02-19 22:39:45

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

I really wouldn't take any notice of your FIL on this. There is a lot of scaremongering about egyptiann holidays. Also it's not like you are staying in a back street hotel in Cairo. You are going to a hotel owned by First Choice, built for Brits and mainly used by Brits. If you don't leave the complex you probably wont even realise you are in Egypt.

The hotel gets good reports and most of the tummy bugs come in June, July, Aug when it is mega hot and bacteria multiplys big time. Just be sensible and do all the normal handwashing things you do at home, and perhaps take antibac gel with you to use after you have handled any LE.

I'm sure you will have a fab time.

Jay Trip

2009-02-19 23:12:17

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

I thought your F.I.L was going with you!People who have never been to Turkey say the same thing.Our friends vowed they would never go but did come with us 2 years ago and loved it so much are coming with us again in May.
You can go outside the Holiday Village as the Nabq bay is lovely.You can also go to Naama bay on the bus from the hotel on an evening.

harrison81

2009-02-20 07:58:17

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

hi we going in 5 weeks, i am so looking forward to this holiday, i admit i am a bit nervous as its something we booked 12 months ago and i have read so many reviews!
I am going with the hubby and my 2 daughters who are 3 and 7, im sure it will be fun!
Will post reviews when we are back.

Any one who is been, advice is appreciated!

familygen

2009-02-20 13:58:47

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

You will have a fabulous time, have taken our two twice to egypt now and going again this year we go in height of summer and have only been ill once which only lasted 12 hours, my two 11 and 7 love egypt we took them to the pyramids for 2 days last year which they loved dont worry about it anymore and just look forward to a great holiday.

summer09

2009-02-21 17:35:19

Holiday Village March

Can you please answer a couple of questions for???????

We are going on 2 March 9 days and counting!!

What is the temp likely to be???

What factor sun lotion would you recommend??

Are the pools, sea going to be warm??

Thankyou

xx

spurry

2009-02-21 20:08:09

Re: Holiday Village March

all you need to know is here below
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/weather/maps/city?LANG=en&CEL=C&SI=mph&MAPS=&CONT=afri&LAND=EG&REGION=0009&WMO=62460&UP=0&R=0&LEVEL=150&NOREGION=1

nana26

2009-02-21 20:35:37

Re: Holiday Village March

Hi if your pool isnt heated then it is likely to be cold. Temps will be early 30's. It does tend to be windy at this time of year so you may need a cardi for the eves. Sun factor would depend on your skin.

paddyco

2009-02-22 00:17:34

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Hello there, Do any of the rooms have 2 separate normal beds. Or do they just have one big bed and camp beds.

harrison81

2009-02-22 08:35:51

Re: Holiday Village March

im going at the end of march too, cant wait!!!
do you need to take ur own towels?

spurry

2009-02-22 10:11:43

Re: Holiday Village March

do you need to take ur own towels?

No ,they provide towels

shandygirlx

2009-02-22 15:48:47

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Hi all we just booked again to Egypt again we go on the 29th November so long to wait but it will be worth it especially after the kids 6 weeks Holiday

to answer the question above ( paddyco )
We had one Massive bed and 2 camp beds we went to a friends room and they had the same style lay out
and another friends room had one massive bed and a sofa bed and a camp bed but she was in a
Select room
hope this helps
bye 4 now shandygirlx

paddyco

2009-02-22 15:58:24

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

Thanks for that shandygirlx, we will be in a suite. As long as the camp beds or sofabed are comfortable we can live with that. We just picked the suite hoping it would have Twin beds.

shandygirlx

2009-02-22 20:54:12

Re: HOLIDAY VILLAGE Sharm El Sheikh

hiya paddyco :wave:

yeah the camp beds are comfortable my two boys 12 and 10 slept like baby's in them they preferred them to our massive bed
well have a good Holiday your love it :tup

bye for now
shandygirlx

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