Egypt
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Recently asked
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Can you pay with USD or EUR in Dahab, Egypt, or do you need Egyptian pounds?
Dahab · Banking & Money · today
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Is it worth staying at a quiet eco-hotel outside Dahab rather than in town?
Dahab · General Tips · today
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Is the El Gouna boat excursion ("Egyptian Venice") worth it and what does it include?
El Gouna · General Tips · today
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Can you arrange an extra room or bed for a teenager/child at an Egyptian hotel on arrival, and is it cheap?
General · Housing & Rent · today
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How much does a room upgrade cost at Egyptian all-inclusive resorts, and is it worth it?
General · Housing & Rent · today
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Is Aqua Magic Resort in Hurghada worth booking — what do guest reviews say about rooms, beach and food?
General · Housing & Rent · today
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Is it worth paying extra for the 'Posh' room category at Sunrise hotels in Egypt, and what should you watch out for?
General · Housing & Rent · today
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Which room category to choose with kids at an Egypt all-inclusive resort, and do hotels provide baby cribs?
General · Housing & Rent · today
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Do you need to book a restaurant table in advance in Egypt resort hotels?
General · Restaurants & Food · today
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Is it worth paying extra for a higher-tier all-inclusive hotel in Egypt for better food and restaurants?
General · Restaurants & Food · today
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How do all-inclusive restaurants work at Egyptian resorts — hours, dining types, and nightlife?
General · Restaurants & Food · today
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Do Egyptian resort hotels have a lot of stairs, and is there a shuttle service around the property?
General · General Tips · today
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How much should guests tip hotel staff in Egypt, and are small gifts appropriate?
General · General Tips · today
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What is the beach and sea like at Moreno Hotel in Egypt?
General · General Tips · today
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What's the difference between hotel rooms in an annex/side building vs. 'Superior' rooms in the main building in Egyptian resorts, and is the minibar included in premium packages?
General · General Tips · today
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What time should you arrive at the beach in Egypt to get a sunbed?
General · General Tips · today
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Which all-inclusive resorts in Egypt serve alcohol 24 hours a day?
General · General Tips · today
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Is airport transfer to the hotel included in Egypt bookings, or do you need to arrange it separately?
General · Transport · today
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Late flight departure day in Egypt: do resorts cut off the all-inclusive wristband after checkout, and how long is the transfer to the airport?
General · Transport · today
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What documents does a grandparent need to fly to Egypt with a grandchild without the parents?
General · Visas & Documents · today
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Can you withdraw US dollars or euros from ATMs, or exchange cash to Egyptian pounds at hotels in Hurghada?
Hurghada · Banking & Money · today
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Do Hurghada hotels usually have an ATM on-site, and can you withdraw cash at the hotel?
Hurghada · Banking & Money · today
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How far is the room from the beach at Aqua Vista / Blue / Park hotels in Hurghada?
Hurghada · Housing & Rent · today
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How much does long-term apartment rental cost in Hurghada, Egypt?
Hurghada · Housing & Rent · today
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Should you book a hotel room with a balcony in Hurghada, and how bad is the evening noise near the stage?
Hurghada · Housing & Rent · today
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Which family-friendly all-inclusive hotel in Hurghada has water slides and a good beach for kids of different ages?
Hurghada · Housing & Rent · today
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Can you see a doctor at your hotel in Hurghada, and does travel insurance cover it?
Hurghada · Medical · today
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Where to buy medicine in Hurghada — pharmacies and hotel delivery options
Hurghada · Medical · today
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Is the food good at Hurghada all-inclusive resorts, and is there food available between lunch and dinner?
Hurghada · Restaurants & Food · today
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Are beachfront hotels in Hurghada noisy at night because of entertainment and beach discos?
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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Best waterpark in Hurghada: Aqua Blue, Cleo Park or Sindbad compared
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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Can you swim in Hurghada in February, late April, and November? Typical sea temperature and wind conditions
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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How to safely book excursions in Hurghada — through a local guide, third-party agency, or tour operator?
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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When is it cheaper to book a Hurghada package holiday: early booking or closer to departure for summer and September–October trips?
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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When is the best time to book a package holiday to Hurghada for January-February: early or last minute?
Hurghada · General Tips · today
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How does the InDrive taxi app work in Hurghada (payment methods and price negotiation)?
Hurghada · Transport · today
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Is it better to take a shared transfer or taxi from Hurghada airport to hotel?
Hurghada · Transport · today
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Which hotels in Sahl Hasheesh have a real sandy beach entry (not coral reef)?
Sahl Hasheesh · General Tips · today
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How much does a taxi or hotel transfer from Sahl Hasheesh to Hurghada cost, and is it better to book through the hotel?
Sahl Hasheesh · Transport · today
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Should I exchange money to Egyptian pounds in Sharm el-Sheikh, and where to do it?
Sharm El Sheikh · Banking & Money · today
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Which budget hotels in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh are worth booking?
Sharm El Sheikh · Housing & Rent · today
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Are the restaurants in Sharm el-Sheikh worth visiting? Reviews of Japanese and Italian restaurants
Sharm El Sheikh · Restaurants & Food · today
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Are hotel beaches in Sharm El Sheikh safe (corals, outsiders on the beach)?
Sharm El Sheikh · Safety · today
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Is Sharm El Sheikh safe to visit given the Iran-Jordan regional tensions?
Sharm El Sheikh · Safety · today
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Can you buy imported alcohol in shops in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm El Sheikh · Shopping · today
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Where to buy Egyptian cotton clothes and bedding in Sharm El Sheikh?
Sharm El Sheikh · Shopping · today
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Where to buy sunscreen in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm El Sheikh · Shopping · today
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Why is WhatsApp verification SMS or call not coming through on a WE SIM card in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt?
Sharm El Sheikh · SIM & Internet · today
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Can you swim in the open sea at Sharm El Sheikh hotels or only in the lagoon, and are guests allowed to swim along the reef from the pontoon?
Sharm El Sheikh · General Tips · today
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Do I need to pay a resort/tourist tax on arrival when booking hotels in Sharm El Sheikh online (Booking.com, Yandex Travel, etc.)?
Sharm El Sheikh · General Tips · today