Egypt

Mr_Wang

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Unfortunately reports from the holiday resorts of empty hotels and restaurants do not appear to back up your assertion.
There is a very good reason why a number of European countries have advised their citizens against travel.

Are you still at this?

You quote the Daily Mail, Wikipedia and refuse to acknowledge FCO advice opting to trust your own 'instincts' instead.

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hollie.weimeraner

This threads getting a bit tedious but I've just returned from Egypt (Stayed at Rixos in Nabq). The hotel was a bit quiet when we first got there but occupancy was about 60% when we left mainly Brits and Eastern Europeans.

We went to Soho Square and there were plenty of people milling about there one evening.

Personally I don't have a problem visiting Sharm per se but would not return until all the issues have been sorted simply because the changing advice regarding travel causes so much uncertainty as to whether the holiday will go ahead or not.

No problems visiting other resort areas such as Hurghada or Marsa Alam although the recent events (announced death sentences) in Cairo raise the question about whether it is wise.

As always whilst we can be guided by FCO advice unless they advise against travel it's always going to be a personal call.

As others have already stated it doesn't matter where ion the world you travel there will always be some sort of risk.

geoffky

Egypt is off the list because of the Sinai problems...Just too risky for my family...

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Update on the security situation in Sharm - security servies keeping a close eye on things.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/egypt/10737966/Britain-sends-security-team-to-Egypts-tourist-resorts-to-assess-terror-threat.html

gazpacho_uk

We are stuck between a rock and a hard place ...... our balance for our holiday to Sharm is due in two week’s time (holiday is end of July). Because of the Government advice, the travel agent is saying it is safe to travel and they will not consider assisting us in changing to an alternative destination without losing the £1200 we have already paid.
Gut instinct tells me to pay the balance, hope the troubles dissipate after the May elections in Egypt and try to enjoy the holiday without too many excursions !
Alternatively, I could forgo the £1200 deposit and think of the "safety" issue and book elsewhere

Any advice or help is much appreciated.

bigheadxx

I went in January and whilst I wouldn't book again at the moment I would go ahead with a holiday already booked. Within the Shark perimeter, which is heavily guarded, you are free to enjoy your holiday including Soho Square, Markets, Diving and Naama Bay.

If there was any security breach it wouldn't take long to rectify. The outside of the perimeter is a vast desert waste, there aren't hordes of people desperate to get in and there are road blocks and checkpoints at key places.

Have a holiday but be aware that the staff are often from Cairo and other sensitive areas and there is still civil unrest in areas of population.

lynds

We were in Sharm last year just before all the major riots kicked off. We were completely unaffected by all the political unrest. We are going back in a few days, albeit to Hurghada this time. I would stick to your plans. If the situation intensifies you can decide not to go nearer the time

mick_vandick

I've been in Sharm this week and can honestly say that everything feels as normal as it always does there. Considering it's mostly UK and Russians there at the moment, the resort and the hotels do feel quite busy.
At no point did i feel unsafe.
And it's a lovely temperature at the moment, in the early 30's and no cardigan needed at night.

mick_vandick

We are going back in a few days, albeit to Hurghada this time

Take a cardi for the evening as i've also been in Hurghada this week and it was a little cooler than Sharm at night with the wind. Not cold as such, just a little chilly if you sitting out all night.

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A report from the frontline.

Sharm el-Sheikh hotels empty as tourists fear violence

Red Sea resort losing its appeal as Egypt continues its brutal crackdown


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/egypt/10773561/Sharm-el-Sheikh-hotels-empty-as-tourists-fear-violence.html