Beautiful Marriott Taba Heights Red Sea, Egypt - golf course open

Description

Location: Taba Heights on the Red Sea

This resort offers fabulous year-round sunshine in an unspoilt and secluded destination on the stunning Red Sea. With 5 kms of idyllic coastline, the resort is surrounded by natural beauty with the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea in front and the amazing desert mountains behind. It is a place for rest, relaxation and watersports, including scuba diving and snorkelling. Nightlife is low key so it really is a place to re-charge your batteries. The transfer time from Taba airport is approx 35 minutes.

Your holiday price includes: Direct flights and accommodation for your selected number of nights on half board basis, in-resort transfers

Accommodation description

Just 45 minutes transfer from Taba International Airport, the hotel is located in the resort area Taba Heights. Situated on the shores of the Red Sea, cradled by the Gulf of Aqaba and sheltered by the mountains of Sinai, the hotel is surrounded by desert, sea and natural beauty. There is little around the hotels and bars and restaurants are within the hotel complex. New restaurant facilites and cafes are in the process of being opened a short ride by shuttle bus from the hotel. In addition to this, a new championship golf course has recently opened and offers a challenging golf round with stunning views across the Red Sea.

Watersports are located nearby and offer a vast array of opportunites. The watersports and diving centre can be reached by courtesy shuttle bus which departs this hotel every hours during daylight and takes about 8-9 minutes to reach.

The hotel is low rise and is fairly disabled friendly - there is a lift and rooms can be located close to the main building upon request. However, rooms are not fully equipped for people in wheelchairs and it is much easier if one has an able-bodied helper. The swimming pool has a large gentle shallow slope at one end which is suitable for peole with walking difficulties to enter the pool without the use of stairs.

Hotel is locally classified 5*. The tour operator feedback from clients grades it at 4*+ with very positive feedback.

EXTRA LEG ROOM SEATS ON MONARCH FROM GATWICK FROM ONLY £60:
Flights departing from Gatwick on board this aircraft: there are a limited number of seats offering additional leg room with a roomy seat pitch of 34" towards the front of the aircraft. This makes for a more comfortable journey as the regular seat pitch is around 27"-28". These are now bookable on-line, but are subject to availability and will be confirmed to you if available when you are contacted by the tour operator.

• Cost is from only £60 per person return for 7 nights durations
• Cost is only £109 per person return for 14 nights durations.
  All subject to availability so book early - you will not be charged the extra leg room seat supplement if unavailable. Extra leg room seat unavailailability is not a reason to cancel your holiday.
  
  

Facilities available at the hotel include

• Half a kilometre of private sandy beach
• Large outdoor freshwater pool with water slide, waterfalls, cave
• Jacuzzi
• Swim-up bar
• Children's pool
• Children's area on beach and children's room
• The 'Spa' has a well equipped health club with weights and exercise room, Arabian marble steam room, Swedish sauna and heated whirlpool bath
• Egyptian massage (pay locally)
• Outdoor floodlit tennis (pay locally)
• A variety of watersports, snorkelling, diving and more nearby

Room facilities

There are 392 guest rooms and suites all of which are very spacious and comfortable.

• Room sleeps maximum 2 adults and 2 children (2-11 years)
• 392 large spacious rooms
• Suites available with indoor Jacuzzi on request (approx £85 per room extra per night)
• All rooms have air conditioning
• Bathroom with bath and shower
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe
• Telephone
• TV
• Balcony or overlooking a small garden

Please note: Inter communicating rooms on request. Maximum of 1 extra bed in the room. This will be a camper bed or z-bed

Child price is valid when sharing with 2 adults

Food and beverage

• 'Al Andalus' buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner
• 'The Grotto' is an Eastern cave bar with entertainment and local flavour, serving drinks
• The Regatta serves cocktails
• Lobby lounge offers snacks, coffees and ice cream
• The Tuscany serves fine Italian and European cuisine for a la carte dinner

Kid's facilities

• Kid's room
• Children's pool in the shade
• Children's extensive climbing on sandy area on beach
• High chairs available
• Cots available

In our opinion

'...an impressive, modern low-rise hotel surrounded by unspoilt natural beauty, ideal for a relaxing holiday with fine facilities and service. A real favourite with a very high number of returning guests...'

• Meals: Meals are very reasonably priced and are a lot cheaper than a 5* hotel in the UK. A basic lunch including a Burger and fries, or a sandwich wrap, or a chicken salad, or alike with a soft drink is approximately £5-6. Dinner in the excellent a la carte Tuscany Restaurant will cost approximately £15 per head for a 3 course meal with wine.
• Drinks: A large bottle of still mineral water costs approximately £1.50. A bottle of local beer is approximately £3.50. Branded spirits are approximately £5 per shot.

Please note: Tipping is a way of life in Egypt. People in the service industry rely heavily on tips. Although bills are presented with a service charge or sales tax, this is actually a tax and is not a tip. 10% is customary and much appreciated. It is better to take a handful of US$1 bills wherever you go - they are ideal for tipping.

Useful information

• Local currency: Egyptian pounds
• Language: Arabic, although English is widely spoken
• Visa and passport: Eastern European, Far Eastern, African and Southern African (please check at time of booking), passport holders require a full Egyptian visa prior to travelling. All other passport holders should have a full passort with at least six months validity from date of return. If in doubt, please contact the Egyptian Embassy
• Time difference: GMT +2

Single supplements per room per night

• Dec.15 - Jan.04, 2009 - £19
• Jan 5 - Mar.27, 2009 - £13
• Mar.28 - Apr.19, 2009 - £19
• Apr.20 - Oct.27, 2009 - £13
• June 28 - Dec.14, 2008 - £13

  Single supplement prices are per room per night

Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.

Infants: £65

Please note

• There are approximately 10 Egyptian pounds to 1 UK pound. There is a bank at the hotel so it is better to change up small amounts at a time while you are there. Major credit cards are accepted but debit cards may not be. There is an ATM cash machine at the Marriott - please do not rely upon it.
• Electric current is 220 volts AC. an adaptor is necessary (usually 2 pronged)
• Egypt enjoys long hot summers and mild winters. In summer, cool cottons are best and formal wear, including tie and jacket, is not necessary, particularly in Red Sea resorts. In evenings, the temperature can drop in the winter and a warm jacket or alike is recommended. Due to the coral being so nearby, some of the beaches can be shingly near to the sea so take some flip-flops or alike if you want to snorkel from the hotel beach. Shorts and bare shoulders are not appreciated when visiting any holy sites eg. in Cairo
• Please do not sunbathe topless (for women) as this is not appreciated.
• Duty free facilities are cheap but very limited at Taba International Airport. If you do want to be sure of something, ensure you buy it on the aeroplane or at your UK departure airport
• During festivals, for example Ramadan shops are open shorter hours between sunrise and sunset. Alcohol will still be available in the hotels but facilities may be slightly limited during a few hours of the day. This should not affect your holiday in any way, but please respect the Egyptian's customs and way of life.
• Hotels in the Red Sea areas do not generally have tea or coffee facilities in the rooms. Take a travel kettle with you if this is important to you. The way of life in Egypt is much slower than in the UK and you should not expect the service to be the same as at home. You should expect to wait a while for anything that you have ordered - the way of life is slow and different to what you may be used to. If you want the bill, allow plenty of time for it to be brought to you
• We recommend that you do not drink the tap water, but do drink a minimum of 3 litres of bottled water per day in order to avoid dehydration and sunstroke. You should exercise common sense and use plenty of sun creams for protection from the sunshine. Cold beer and hot sunshine are not a good combination
• Pools are not attended by lifeguards. Swimming is at your own risk.
• You should exercise caution not to touch any of the coral when swimming, snorkelling or diving in the sea. Coral is alive and will die when touched by humans. It is also very fragile and sharp, and can cut skin easily.

Excursions

Excursions available at the hotel include are given below. Note that some excursions may be subject to availability and minimum numbers.

• Day trip to Cairo
• 2 Days trip to Cairo with overnight in Cairo
• 3 Days trip to Cairo with 2 overnights in Cairo
• Day trip to the ancient 6th century St.Catherine's Monastery - the supposed site of the 'Burning Bush'
• Day trip to the rose Red City of Petra
• Day trip to Jerusalem
• Jeep Safari into the desert

Please note

Make your holiday extra special by booking the following before you go.

Cairo Excursion - 2 day trip

You can now book your Cairo excursion from Taba Heights, before you go. Transfers are by road and are 5 hours each direction but this is a unique opportunity to see one of Ancient Wonders of the World as well as some incredible sites.

Here’s what’s included

2 day trip

• One night at 5* hotel in Cairo
• Return coach journey Taba-Cairo-Taba
• fully qualified English-speaking guide
• The Pyramids of Giza
• The Sphinx
• The world famous Egyptian Museum housing the treasures of Tutankhamun
• Tour of Old Cairo
• Souvenir shopping time

Please note

• If you intend leave the Taba region to visit Egyptian areas outside of the Sinai, eg.Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, you will require a full Egyptian visa. For UK passport holders, this can be purchased on arrival at Taba Airport. It can not be paid for in Egyptian pounds and should be paid for in US dollars, costing approximately US$25 - $30 per person. This includes a US$5 compulsory charge which is added locally at Egypt by our Agent for their service - they have a desk airside at the airport and pre-arrange the stamps for the visas, which is a cost to them. A full Egyptian visa is required prior to travel to Egypt for holders Eastern European, Southern African and Far Eastern passport holders. Other passport holders should contact the Egyptian Embassy prior to booking their holiday.
• Cost per adult sharing for Cairo trip from January 5 to October 10 on a 2 day trip costs £165.
• Single Supplement for Cairo on a 2 day trip is £39 - this will be added to your booking by the tour operator and may not show on your confirmation
• Cost per child between 2-11 years sharing room with 2 adults from January 5 to October 23 for 2 days is £65
• NOTE: Maximum of 2 adults plus 1 child in room in Cairo hotels. If you require 2 adults plus 2 children in the one room in Cairo, this will be somewhat cramped and you should be aware of this. Alternatively, book and pay as 4 adults and enjoy 2 rooms.

Scuba diving for beginners - 5 days PADI Open Water Course

Here is a great way to gain your PADI diving qualification by taking the PADI 5 Days Open Water Course in the sensational setting of Taba Heights, in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Minimum age is 10 years.

• Day 1: The course commences with with the instructor completing formalities and participants completing a medical questionnaire. Video and presentation on theory. Students are issued with personal equipment with an explanation. Afternoon session is the shallow water first dive involving a few simple skills and a swim around to experience breathing underwater. Day concludes with video and theory.

• Day 2: Water session, dive, skills and swim.

• Day 3: As with day 2. Days 1-3 are as above with 5 theroy / video sessions and 5 water sessions to complete. After each session, there is a quiz to ensure understanding of the knowledge development. At the end of the 5th session, there is the final exam. All of these are multiple-choice questions.

• Days 4 & 5: The days are spent doing 2 dives per day either by boat or by shore at various dive sites. This then completes the 4 dives needed for qualification as an Open Water Diver.

• Please note: You must not suffer from asthma, lung, heart, ear, nose, eye, throat, breathing, claustrophobia problems. You can not dive within 18 hours of your return / onward flight. Minimum age for diving is 10 years. You can not dive while under the influence of alcohol. You may be required to purchase local insurance. Certification fee (PIC) approx. US$30 to be paid locally. PADI Manuals may also be purchased locally. Always ensure you have taken out travel insurance that covers you for scuba diving before travelling rom the UK. The dive centre reserve the right to refuse you to dive should they believe they have reason.

Cost per person over 10 years is £199.

Please note: If you are doing a 5 Days PADI Open Water Course, you will need to be staying for longer duration than 7 nights to take the Cairo excursion as well as there will not be sufficient time to do both.

Discover the Red Sea - a dive experience

A great way to experience in a day what it is like to go scuba diving

• This is designed to give you an experience of what scuba diving is like. It is a 3 part programme including Briefing (theory), Confined Dive and Open Water Dive. During the confined dive, you will get comfortable with breathing underwater and the correct use of equipment. This includes completing basic safety skills underwater and is in a conducted training area. After successful completion of the confined dive, you make the Open Water Dive on an actual dive site in the Red Sea. Maximum depth is 12 metres but is normally no deeper than 5 metres to ensure all students are completely comfortable. Note: You will be subject to a medical form and must suffer from NO problems with: ear, nose, eyes, throat, heart, chest, claustrophobia, asthma or breathing problems. All in all, a wonderful opportunity to experience scuba diving in a day.

Cost per person over 10 years is £60.

GOLF IN TABA HEIGHTS
We are delighted to bring you a selection of golf packages to enjoy this fabulous new golf course, meeting all PGA standards. The course is set by the majestic mountains and the crystal clear blue waters of the Red Sea. The course has a full driving practice and driving range facility, and offers breathtaking views. The par is 72 for the 18 holes and is 6450 metres from the championship tees.

Golf options available, pre-bookable, include:

5 days Silver Explorers golf package: £168. This includes:

• 3 rounds of 18 holes
• 2 rounds of 9 holes
• 10 golf balls daily on the driving range for 4 days

3 days golf coaching package: £299

1 round of golf: £40

A few facts about the course:

• Designed by John Sanford
• Stunning views across the waters to Jordan and Saudi Arabia
• English Golf Professional
• Soft spikes / trainers must be worn
• Handicap certificates only required if you wish to enter competitions or start before 10am
• Electric golf cart included in price
• Golf club hire available, payable locally
• Environmentally friendly: this amazing golf course has been designed in a sustainable manner with environmentally friendly grass, requiring less water, reduced fertilisation and pesticide applications
• Jeans and swimwear are not accepable on the course
  

NOTE: Check with your GP for any recommended innoculations prior to booking.

Please note

• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 2%, Amex - 3%. There is no charge for debit card payments. Visa Electron and Solo cards are NOT accepted.
• For any bookings made within 14 days of departure, there will be an additional charge of £17 per person levied by the tour operator, Peltours, which will be added on after you have booked by the tour operator and may not show on your confirmation. This will include a ticket on departure if required.
• Health requirements and travelling abroad
• You must have comprehensive travel insurance when travelling abroad and this must cover you for scuba diving where appropriate. The tour operator, Peltours, may decline your booking if you do not have, or do not intend to have, travel insurance. The name of your insurance company will be required.

  
  Important diving holiday information

  We act as a disclosed agent for third party suppliers of products and/or services. What this means is that the contract for the fulfilment of the diving package is between you and the operator and additional terms and conditions may apply. Please make sure that you have read these terms and conditions before completing your transaction with us. We shall have no contractual liability to you in respect of a diving experience fulfilled by the operator, unless we have been negligent.

  We recommend that you consult your GP for any relevant health requirements.

  Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking, during work hours.

  Note: The tour operator is closed over the Bank Holiday weekend. If you book over this period, you will be contacted shortly after the Bank Holiday.

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