The hedgehogs cried, pricked, but continued to chew the cactus ... (c)

Written: 14 may 2014
Travel time: 27 april — 8 may 2014
Who does the author recommend the hotel to?: For a relaxing holiday; For families with children
Your rating of this hotel:
5.0
from 10
Hotel ratings by criteria:
Rooms: 5.0
Service: 5.0
Cleanliness: 5.0
Food: 4.0
Amenities: 4.0
I had to choose this country, city and hotel. It just so happened. travel agent warned that the hotel is democratic. I didn't think it was that much
I read the reviews - most are dissatisfied, but the main one continues to travel to this place (see the title of the story)))
By analogy, I also acted, since the deadlines were running out and the place had to be chosen on the warm sea (I saw its edge from the beach).
So.
1. Labyrinth. Departure at 16.30 (Kazan) was delayed by 1.5 hours. We were met at the airport, practically driven to the cabins of operators (TezTour, Pegasus, etc. ), where they took 17 dollars for a visa. After reading the reviews, I turned towards the bank. 4 dollars (for two) a little money, but the point is in principle! ))))
2. We arrived quickly to the hotel. Chocolate "Alenka" (thanks to the 5 formuchans) moved us to a room with a sea view. A light snack in an empty restaurant (dining room), such a modest one.

3. There was food. But the body constantly reminded of the upcoming feeding time (this was not the case in other hotels in other countries)
4. Sea. I saw a bay on the horizon (she herself chose a sandy and gentle entrance to the sea. What she fought for, she got). Swim on the reefs during an excursion to Giftun Island ($45 for two)
5. Luxor. This is a charm. I wanted to visit for a long time ($110 for two). Sphinxes, columns, the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut, etc. I received moral satisfaction, despite the long journey - 4-4.5 hours one way, departure - 4.30 in the morning.
6. Excursion. From a tour operator - expensive (Luxor - $ 92 for one), but with the obligatory signing of a document stating that "I will not take excursions elsewhere" (. . . touches... ). On the beach - the offerers go all day, by the end of the third day they become relatives... (cheap (beach trip - 15-20 dollars per person), but somehow restless). I took from Amir (on the territory of the hotel my office))) * Promised to say - fulfilled. Service is good, I liked it.
7. Exit to the city. My daughter and I were a little uncomfortable. The guide (on Luxor, by the way - a very good friend, detailed information, an accessible story with elements of smiles) suggested the word "Halas" (enough, I don't want to). I took advantage. Helped)). Opposite the hotel, I took fruit (there was not enough in the restaurant) on the road as an "Egyptian gift" from Mahmut. (promised to write - fulfilled).
Outcome. Never rushed to Egypt. Went and made sure. Knew about the rattling "4" of the hotel - established itself. I read that there is no sea - I decided. I, in principle, am a tourist without claims, but something was "not climate friendly". Swim and sunbathe. The second time does not pull. Do not judge strictly - my acquaintances tried to make fun of me - I went to the wrong city, ended up in the wrong hotel, etc. . Not convinced.
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