Hi Gaffer
The boat trip prices are in the region of £20 - 30 depending on where you go , We didn't do any trips but I would say it's very safe just to book with the operators, If you go to Namma bay there are lots of trips to choose from,as for places not to go it's like anywhere in the world if it looks dodgy don't go but in our experiences we have never encountered any problems at all and we have been going now since 2003, Egyptian people are very frendly and they appreciate your being there. We always take the usual paracetamol and mossy stuff, imodium etc just in case. I never used the chemist at the hotel but I heard it was very reasonable. Hope that helps
Cheers and happy hols
Pete

Thanks Pete
The boat trips are a bit more expensive that the ones im used to in Turkey (£8-10) but im sure we'll still go on one at some point

Hey guys just back!!

Already looking at going back again next easter! loved it!

hey delboy,

great to hear that the Hotel was good and you guys had a good holiday, just cant wait to go now

Just sent you a PM with my email address on it because i couldnt remember if i sent it you before you went. If you can email me that holiday report then that would be fantastic

just another thing if anyone knows.... some website say the drinks are from 10 in the morning to 11pm at night and others say from 10am-midnight.... anyone who's been recently know which of these it is?

No two guesses which one i'd prefer

10 am - midnight! the draught beers good and cold, the bottled beer you take your chances with, all the local spirits and wines are ok as well, the cocktails are pretty strong too!!

Glad to hear its the later time sure that extra hour will come into play on some nights!

Any chance of that nice holiday/hotel report on the email delboy

there is a play park there, a giant chess board and i think it`s crazy golf. the golf you have to pay for. the beach bar has nice food, pizza`s, chips etc. the amphitheatre is massive but not sure if it had a bar. the pool bar is good and does food as well. just of reception there`s a bar with comfy chairs etc and it`s cool..
we just got back from the sunrise island view and it was carp, wished we`d gone back to the calimera

sharon

Hi me again just another couple of questions if anyone can answer them for me, do the rooms have hairdryers and more importantly we have just been told we should have had injections and we didn't know that does anyone think it will be a problem.

dunno,
we had injections last year cos we were going to tunisia, we booked a latish thing to egypt so had them 2 weeks before we went, had our boosters this year. if i was you i would try to get them asap so at least you`ve had them...i think they take up tp 2 weeks to kik in but if you go before it`s still worth getting them.. you need HEP A, TYPHOID, and DIPHTHERIA,TETANUS + POLIO...it`s only 3 injections

sharon

sorry
can`t remember hairdryers in the rooms, my hair is only abt 1 inch long so didn`t need one!!!!!!!!!!.. but deff get the jabs asap...at least you`ve had them and the stuff is in your system

sharon

Anyone know what plug adapter you need at the calimera? Is it the standard european 2 pin?

What is the air conditioning like? hope its good!

Other than the all inclusive is it just an italian restaurant on site?

Did anyone go to a nice restaurant in Naama bay? if so what was it called and was it easy to get to?

Lots of bad reviews about the entertainment, what was it like?

Heard the hotel is mostly russian, is this true?

I know im pushing it there with all those questions but any answers would be great.... all preferable... he he

thanks

hi gaffer
went to calimera last october, going again in 3 weeks time...is that a recomendation???
two pin plugs
air conditioning good, just make sure the room cleaners dont turn it off after they finish
resteraunts for all inclusive are beach bar, pool bars x2 and main restaraunt, upstairs italian resteraunt, good seafood!! they take 5 ep off for ai.
did not bother with Naama bay
entertainment, well if your expecting a London show then you will be disapointed, all i can say is that i was entertained!!
Lots off ruskys and germans...so what, waiters love us english though!!
dont worry you will love it...
anymore questions just ask.

keith