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If you are looking for somewhere truly amazing in Egypt and fancy a change from the Red Sea hotels on offer then why not head to El Gouna. This is a wonderful retreat that offers a real luxury holiday with some of the best hotels in the world being based here. This resort has only been around since 1990 and this is reflected by the polished, pristine look that the resort offers to the more well off traveller. El Gouna is the kind of resort that is not as popular as it should be and it won’t stay this way for long!

The best advert for this wonderful location is that it has both dusty desert and beautiful beach in close proximity to one another. This is a fantastic selling point and makes it all the more increasingly popular year on year. There are beautifully coloured sand dunes lining the roads here with the desert offering stunning views and providing the background to this beautiful location when staying in your hotel. El Gouna offers stunning views of the Red Sea and with it’s simply blissful architecture it is reminiscent of Venice, just with an Arabian twist. There are many beautiful cobbled pavements, bridges and canals here. This provides more than enough entertainment for any holiday, however, this is not all El Gouna has to offer.

There are many wonderful little streets to be explored here and you will find a plethora of shops selling antiques, souvenirs and wonderful merchandise. This is the ideal place for taking some photographs with your friends and loved ones and will provide you with some amazing memories that will last your whole life time through.

El Gouna is well situated with the wonderful sites of Aswan and Luxor being fairly closely located and the airport of Hurghada being just 22km away. This means that El Gouna is easily accessible, at all times of year, and makes for a fantastic get away.

There are a stunning array of beautiful hotels in El Gouna and the local community is vibrant. You will find lots of friendly locals here and there is a real community feel to the area. The Downtown area is wonderfully vibrant and there is plenty to keep the keenest shopper occupied here for days on end with an abundance of bars, shops, restaurants, salons and fitness clubs available. If you are looking for something a little more luxurious then visit the marina town of Abu Tig Marina which offers you a real change to indulge in some luxury while staying in El Gouna. You can find lots of boat trips running from the marina here which will take you out in to the Red Sea and you will also be able to book lots of excursions from here.

One of the main features of the wonderful El Gouna is the golf course which caters to every level of player. Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned professional you will love this course.

A holiday to El Gouna is going to be amazing whatever the weather. There is plenty to see and do here and whether you want to dive in the amazing seas, relax on the wonderful beaches or take in the delightful shops you will never be short of things to do.

Traveling to a foreign country can be filled with excitement as you take in the sights and sounds of another culture. However, there are some things you should consider to keep yourself safe from mishaps. Here is a list of international travel for things to be aware that a traveler to another country.

1) Learn the language – as an adult, it is not possible to master another language overnight. However, you should make an effort to learn enough to ask for simple directions or help if needed. It’s a good idea to invest in a language course – there are several areas of speed of learning that can help you learn how to maintain a basic conversation in another language.

2) Investigation of the culture – most places have very interesting and cultures stories. Take time to learn about the place you’re visiting and its people. If you know what to expect beforehand, you’ll enjoy yourself more and have less misunderstandings.

3) Check to see if there are riots – if your trip is going to lead to a dangerous part of the world, then you need to know which areas are safe to walk and which areas should be avoided at all costs. This information is crucial and could mean the difference that you have a safe journey or a tragic event. You may decide to cancel your trip if there is a possibility that violence burst.

4) Stay in a tourist hotel of confidence – if it may be tempting to reserve a room which was small and charming hotel in the way, the best is to continue the grand hotels established. Unless you know the area well, you could be exposing problems in a less known. The large hotels have much experience with tourists and foreign professionals working and traveling abroad. They have a reputation to maintain and ensure that your stay safe.

5) Try not to look too much like a tourist – unfortunately there are bad people out there who prey on tourists. Sometimes these meetings can be violent. If you are driving a rental car, keep an eye out for cars or suspicious behavior around her to leave the airport area. Thieves have been known to rob unsuspecting tourists in rental cars. Also note that there may be pickpockets hanging around at any destination world.No choose to hire bright, although that might be drooling at the unit. Car rental will make you a flashy for thieves.Use clothes that allow you to mingle with the locals.Si traveling in a taxi, make sure you have written instructions with you and keep your eyes on the meter. You do not want to be charged extra for a taxi ride that takes the long way around (or incorrectly) to reach their destination.

6) Check your health insurance coverage – if you are injured abroad, which is not the time you want to find out that your insurance will not cover expenses for hospital care abroad. Check your policy to see if you have travel medical insurance overseas. If not, try to get same.

7) Check weather patterns – inclement weather can disrupt your plans, so be sure to check ahead to see if the weather is lurking ahead for your trip.

Here are some tips you to organize the necessary luggage for a cruise:

• The clothing and comfortable shoes is something you can not miss on a cruise is that for a few activities that we have chosen, there will surely be one in which we entertain tourist visits a day.

• On cruises tend to be different types of events, so it is more complete with party clothes. In some cases, agencies and report this kind of festival, if you have to dress a certain way does not have to buy during the trip. A very common party white party, where all passengers wear white clothing.

• Something that can not be overlooked is a mini kit, especially for those who have never traveled on a cruise. It is important to bring some needed medications for seasickness or discomfort, you never know how we’ll surely appreciate the sea and have taken it if it happens to us.

• Some cash should not be forgotten in a cruise ship is that many do not accept cards, so it never hurts to wear something loose and leave the credit cards for other purchases during the excursions.

These are just some tips to guide cruise we can take into account the time to pack for a cruise but not, however, are the only means that since each person knows their needs and know what those tools that you may be lacking in the cruise.

Is it possible to get a last minute cruise? What discounts or benefits can be achieved with a cruise at the last moment?

In recent years there has been a growing tendency to look for last minute travel deals, i.e make the booking confirmation at the last minute. And this trend has also come into the world of cruising.

We consider some ways to find a last minute cruise:

* Be alert for last minute cancellations as these can lead to the last minute cruise deals.
* Search for cruises out of season, these times are good to save on a cruise and there may be offers or last minute last minute cruise.
* In any case, you must ensure that the trip last minute cruise is the same services and guarantees that the other passengers, in respect of accommodation, food, entertainment and all other services offered on the cruise.

And of course, need to be alert almost daily to hunt the cruise at the last moment!

Before starting our holiday it is advisable to make a trip with the list of basic goods so as not to suffer any setback. Here you have some recommendations.

DOCUMENTS

D.N.I.
Passport
Driving License
Visas and Permits
Vaccination certificate
Cash
Credit Cards
Tickets (plane, train, etc)
Travelers Checks
Photocopies of documents
Place we visited Guide
Passport-sized photos (to avoid having to pay the price of gold)
Scan your passport, visa and plane tickets and hang them on the Internet. (So ??we can print anywhere with an Internet connection in case of loss)
List: Telephone, postal addresses, email addresses

PERSONAL HYGIENE

Bag
Bath towel
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Shaving products and hair removal
Shampoo Gel
Comb
Scissors and Tweezers
Medications
Sunglasses
Lip Balm
Sunscreen and moisturizer
Towels and tampax

CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR

Underwear
Trousers
Trainers
Shoes
Socks
Swimsuit
Shorts
Sweaters
Shirts (and at least 1 long-sleeved)
Oilskin
Cap or hat
Sandals, plastic (serve to beach and shower)
towel or sarong

UTILITIES

Alarm clock
Video camera and
Phone and camera chargers
Adapter plug types
First aid kit: aspirin, cotton, bandages, alcohol, disinfectant (Mercurochrome) gelocatil, antidiarrheal (Fortasec), rehydrated (didrica, huberlitren), rash cream (cuatroderm), bandages, throat lozenges (lizipaina) soothing bites (calmapica), tape, amoxicillin (clamoxil) + bag + kit instructions for each medication
Flashlight and batteries
Mosquito
Sunglasses
Ipod or Walkman
Notepad and pencil
Utility knife
Bags for dirty clothes
Waist bag, purse or wallet
Lock Backpacks
Insects and mosquito repellent
Condoms and pills

We hope this list will be useful trip.

Here are some tips to keep in mind since we left home headed for our destination until we return.

A few days before leaving should determine how you will reach the airport. If you have someone take you, the better. If not, a couple of days before it is convenient to book a taxi. The night before, again confirming the reservation by phone and schedule, not to rough it when you leave. You must calculate: time travel from your point of departure to the airport (rather generously, if you encounter traffic congestion or unforeseen difficulties) and required by the airline in advance. The same if you go by public transport combinations must do: keep in mind the wait times. Usually the airline asked the passenger to be at the airport with 2 or 3 hours in advance (especially in major airports and international flights). Note that you should be there at the counter, pay the boarding fee, ship your luggage, carry out all customs formalities. If you get all on the flight time to be nervous and not good to start your trip that way. You better over time and do it all in stride. You can sit and rest or watch shops.

• Always wear a coat in your hand luggage if the flight is long surely need it.
• Once you’ve arrived at your destination and retrieved your luggage before leaving the airport facilities, check that has not been opened and everything is in place.
• Never lose sight of your luggage while waiting for transport to transfer to your accommodation.
• Many airports offer a free shuttle service to major hotels and major points of the city. You can find the information desk upon arrival.
• If you’re going to move you from the airport by taxi checks that are authorized vehicles. Photos surely as you have read the information on your destination in our travel guide you’ve done so you an idea of ??the trip can cost up to downtown or somewhere close to your hotel. Always check that the driver start the meter at the exit. If you’re in a place where taxis do not have a watch or enters the fare in advance according to the rates already know.
• If you travel by public transport, check the stop where you must get off, not to walk after walking with suitcases.
• Once at your hotel, take time to relax, disarm your luggage, freshen up and walk around the property to see the facilities. If the hotel is safe, it saves the documents not going to use every day and the extra money if you take (although usually not necessary to carry too much because almost everywhere you can use your cards).
• Never leave the room valuables. And always close the door, so when you’re in it like when you leave the hotel. If one were to carry some personal items, you must immediately inform the accommodation manager.
• Never carry too much money with you. Everywhere you will find money exchange offices, banks and ATMs, where to go replacing the money you need. You can bring some extra cash in a purse hidden in the inside of your pants or belt. You can also use a belt “to travel” (and come with a pocket built into the back of the belt to carry money)
• If your accommodation does not have laundry service, or do not want to use it, a good trick is to wash the clothes yourself light before bedtime and hang in the bathroom, leaving the light on and the door closed. The heat will help dry them. You can also incorporate some strings in your baggage and clothespins to hang the laundry at night and pick it up in the morning.
• If you do not speak the local language, is a good idea to carry a hotel card bearing the name, address and phone, ask for directions if you need to return.
• Before making calls from your hotel, check what is the price: they are usually much more expensive than from your mobile or pay phones. You can buy cards for your phone if you have roaming service to ensure you stay connected.
• If you’ve decided to rent a car, always check the status of removing it before the agency. Be sure to request double set of keys in case. If you get it, make your own copies as needed.
• If this is your first visit to a big city, a good choice for the first departure is to take a “city tour”. You’ll see the most representative and you can decide what you want to know a little better.
• If you are hiking all day, wear comfortable shoes, a light jacket for unexpected changes in temperature, a water bottle and some money for incidental expenses. You can also include a cap or hat (if hot) and sunglasses. It is always advisable to gather information in advance about the places to visit, to decide what is appropriate dress.
• When you miss a couple of days to return, again check the flight schedule if there is any change. Be sure to check out the schedule of accommodation. Like leaving the house, make sure you have booked transport you to the airport and provides the necessary anticipation.
• If you’ve bought a lot of memories, you may need to send a package by mail with all the “extras” is often cheaper to pay for overweight luggage. Another option, not suitable for anxious, is to send all the extra luggage by ship, definitely cheaper than the overweight on the plane, but of course you can wait patiently arrive at your destination and go to pick up the load port. Whether you send out mail, exceeded a certain weight, as to send by ship, pass through customs without fail.
• When making your case, check that nothing is left in drawers, closets, bathrooms or under the bed (can happen). Review the list you made when you’ve started your suitcase before you travel and make sure you have included everything. Remove what you have stored in the safe for a while before the arrival of your transport and store it in your handbag. From this point, you can not get away from it for a moment!
• Always keep in mind what are the things you can out of the country, to avoid inconvenience to the office of departure.
• If you have more than enough local money, change at the airport.

Now you can sit and wait for the boarding call. We hope you enjoyed your trip and that these tips have been helpful. Safe to go with a new destination.