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The
Holiday Inn, Safaga, Egypt By Jimmy Dunn
To me, the name Holiday Inn still invokes the classic 1942 film
with Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire which made this hotel chain
famous. Don't worry, I'm not that old, but I am an old movie
buff. And of course, I am also reminded of the moderately priced
family hotels in which we often stayed while I was growing up.
There are not many Holiday Inns in Egypt, and it seems almost
strange to find one in such an exotic location as Safaga.
Entering Safaga, one thinks gets the image of an industrial
community, and indeed, Safaga is a commercial sea port. But
it is also a scuba diving resort, just far south enough from
Hurghada to seem a little isolated, yet close enough to find a
party if one really wishes to do so. But Safaga itself is a scuba
diving and water sports center. Indeed, there is little else
in the area save the drive to Hurghada.
 The Holiday Inn
in Safaga carries the tradition of Holiday Inns well. For
the area, it is moderately priced, and caters more to
families. All sorts of sports are available. Besides
popular water sports such as scuba diving and windsurfing, there
are tennis and basketball courts, valleyball, handball, a
billiards room and table-tennis. Of course, there is also the
beach, more beach, and the sparkling blue Red Sea. There is also a
complete health club, with sauna, whirlpool and steambath, and a
comprehensive kid's Fun Club.
Kid's Fun Club
Discotheque
Entertainment is daily, and throughout the day, with an
animation team, a discotheque and an English style pub.
 The hotel's
327 standard rooms, 2 presidential suites and 6 executive suites
have all the amenities, with balconies, individual air
conditioning, mini bars, direct dial telephones, satellite TV and
private baths. They are all bright and modern and anyone who has
stayed in Holiday Inns in the past will feel right at home.
Admittedly, places such as the Safaga Holiday Inn find a large
share of German tourists, as it is a rather inexpensive choice for
their beach vacations. But there are some great scuba diving
sites in the area, and for those not wishing for the helter
skelter of Hurghada, this is an ideal place to blow some bubbles,
dance the night away and even bring along the whole family crew.
The
Holiday Inn Safaga,
Egypt Phone: +20-65
452821
Fax: +20-65 5783585
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