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HotelsWhere to Stay in Hurghada: Choosing the Right Stretch of Coast
Hurghada stretches a long way along the Red Sea. How its areas differ, from El Dahar to Makadi Bay, and which hotels suit families, couples and snorkellers.
HotelsWhere to Stay in Sharm El Sheikh: A Guide by Area
Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq or Ras Um Sid? How Sharm El Sheikh's resort areas differ, with hotels in each for families, couples and snorkellers.
HotelsWhere to Stay in Cairo and Giza: A Neighbourhood Guide
Downtown, Zamalek, Giza, Heliopolis or New Cairo? How each part of greater Cairo suits a different trip, with eight hotels to start your search.
HotelsLuxor and Aswan: Where to Stay for a Nile Valley Trip
East Bank or West Bank in Luxor, island or Corniche in Aswan, and how to split your nights between the two, with eight hotels to consider.
HotelsDahab Hotels: A Guide for Divers, Kitesurfers and Slow Travellers
Where to stay in Dahab, area by area: small hotels on the bay, quiet places on the Blue Hole road and larger resorts for kitesurfers and divers.
HotelsBeyond Hurghada: Quieter Red Sea Resorts, El Gouna to Marsa Alam
Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna and Marsa Alam compared: what kind of trip each suits, with two hotels in each to start your search.
HotelsWhere to Stay in Alexandria: The Corniche, Downtown and Montaza
A neighbourhood guide to Alexandria's seafront, from old downtown around Raml Station to Stanley, San Stefano and the Montaza gardens, with eight hotels to match.
HotelsWhere to Stay in Dubai: An Area-by-Area Guide
Downtown, Dubai Marina and JBR, Palm Jumeirah, the Jumeirah beach strip, old Dubai around the creek and Al Barsha: what each area is like, with eight hotels to match.
HotelsWhere to Stay in Istanbul: Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu and Beyond
An area-by-area guide to Istanbul hotels, from the Old City's monuments to İstiklal Avenue, Nişantaşı, the Asian side and the two airports.
HotelsHow to Plan an Egypt Beach Holiday: Picking the Right Coast
Red Sea or Mediterranean, big resort town or quiet bay: a practical guide to choosing where to stay on Egypt's coast, when to go and how to book.