На сей раз круто, как никогда This time it's cooler than ever

Favorite Egyptian "off season" was coming to an end, March for me is the final of a comfortable stay in Egypt. I had to tear my claws (c) After an unsuccessful visit to Fort Arabesque, a trip "to the dacha" was not even discussed. I saw a good offer for 12 nights 13 full days, knocked out friends and again in the summer from our lost snowdrifts. Morning arrival, fast passage of all cordons, ABC taxi and an hour later Welcome home. The elder was already waiting for us, hugs, souvenirs and quick resettlement in the right rooms... me in the usual 22201, friends in 17101. When they ask why I go to the same hotel dozens of times, the answer is simple... from the very first minute a real rest. Moreover, Egypt has been up and down for 22 years, and the best is the enemy of the good (which is proved in the Arabesques).
Immediately after the purchase of the tour, the hotel went to the stop for a month. They expected crowds and inconveniences, but everything turned out to be decorous and noble. The contingent is more selective than ever... more than half of the British, a third of the Germans, even less of Eastern Europe, in a strange way there are few Ukrainians and Belarusians. But a record number of Russians, as for transiters... are entirely old-timers and many acquaintances.
Hotel after cap. repair, like a new penny and exemplary cleanliness. Maine is also more fun. . . comfortable terrace and new table setting. The staff worked with enthusiasm, sometimes overkill. . . you walk away for a minute and everything is taken away with the food. The poor air conditioning in the canteen was also annoying. The doors were opened, the air conditioners could not cope. And all the time there was abnormal heat, as for March. But these are trifles, given that the canteen honestly coped with such an influx. Previously, queues lined up, the staff was at a break, they were saved by self-service. Now everyone is seated, fed, and drunk.

The food this time killed... killed the hope of at least maintaining weight. For 9 years of visiting the hotel, I don’t remember such luxury. I thought Arabesques were champions in delicacy, but no. Except there was no tuna. And so all the delicacies are available... the most tender lamb, meaty shrimp, fish with wonderful sauces, crab meat in different interpretations, juicy turkey, amazing grilled ducks... a culinary shock. Several times we went to Delilah for seafood, to Asian for Peking duck, were noted in Italian, Mexican and Bedouin a la cartes. But still shamefully caught up in maine. They delighted with fresh juices in the morning, they carry jugs with orange and melon juice. Another deep bow for your favorite piping hot croissants. Well, soups an ode to joy. I almost forgot about the yummy that became exercise after the beach. We put a miracle machine with ice cream in Pergola, a set in a glass, varieties change, everything is just yum-yum
The sea and the beach are cramped. Previously, the hotel was half the size and the beach was enough. We crashed into the depths of the new buildings, and the beach is not rubber. As always, the VIP zone saved us (not the last factor of love for the hotel). We almost always swam in Arabesques... fortunately, the distance from the VIP zone to the inhabited West Beach is ridiculous. Familiar rescuers warmly welcomed, and even guarded things. It used to be embarrassing to go to someone else's beach, but as I lived in Fort, I boldly decided to combine it. All the same, the Sunrise beach is not at all the same style... the boats eat out the eyes, the sunbeds are on top of each other, the buoys are close, the fish are scarce. And in the Fort there is beauty, every bump is already dear, the distance is a hundred meters and a wonderful sea with a sea of ​ ​ u200bu200bfish... an amazing contrast. If you miss Mars, the living creatures in the Fort are the best of the best
I'll try to compare Arabesques and Sunrise, although the hotels are conceptually different. Sunrise is democratic, noisy, no bells and whistles with a simple "honest guy" architecture. The fort is imposing, calm with a beautiful territory and capital buildings "a slightly shabby earl". As neighbors and the most popular hotels in Makadi hotels compete. More precisely, Sunrise joined the fight. It came to the ridiculous... never in Sunrise there were packaged jams. And now, along with the jars, there are exactly the same packs of jams and honey as in the Fort. The food began to pretend to be a delicacy. It was always delicious, but without any frills. And here is an attraction of unprecedented generosity. Also, fresh juices are free, but they have always been paid. Service has skyrocketed. Of course, in Forte they got their hands on luxury service and haute cuisine, but Sunrise is actively trying to catch up, overtake and catch up again) Of course, Sunrise cannot be made a serene haven with a gorgeous beach and wonderful rooms, but it has its own advantages... a water park, animation, seven a la carte and of course the staff. Well, after the 9th visit, a VIP zone is available with excellent conditions and ind service, which really sucks. If the price tag is commensurate, I'll think about what to choose. But I will definitely not overpay for the Fort. Overclocking Sunrise is a little scary, such goodies cost money, and it’s reluctant to increase the usual budget. True, I talked with the GM of all the Sunrise of Egypt, threatening to keep it that way. By the way, this outstanding Manager has a main office and a personal suite in Sunrise Makadi, but he could have chosen some Charm Montemar. So, for now, Sunrise Makadi is an enchanted place for us (in the good sense of the word), BUT already adjusted for Fort Arabesque beach