Egypt hits top spot with Brits

An incredible one million UK holiday-makers visited Egypt during 2006 and one in ten of whom stayed at one resort; the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination, El Gouna. These new figures further demonstrate the increased popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination amongst British tourists.

This can be attributed to several factors. Improved accessibility due to an increased number of flights and an influx of new tour operators, responding to popularity, are increasing capacity and driving down prices. Additionally, improving infrastructure in the country ensures visitors enjoy the best of both worlds; cruising the Nile, exploring the tombs or discovering the pyramids, combined with diving and relaxing on the beautiful Red Sea.

El Gouna is a particularly popular Red Sea resort due to its community feel, high standard of hotel options available and multitude of activities on offer. Located 20 minutes north of Hurghada International Airport, El Gouna is easily accessed from a variety of UK airports and provides a unique holiday experience every visit.

Encouraging guests to live life to the full and try new activities during every stay, holiday-makers can learn to dive and even kitesurf, all in the comfort of guaranteed year round sunshine. Trips to cultural Egypt can be easily arranged and if a lazy approach is required, holiday-makers can relax along the resort’s 10km of beachfront or indulge in treatments at the two Angsana spas.

For further information about El Gouna, please visit: Elgouna.com

Fort further information about Egypt as a destination, please visit: Egypt.travel