For those seeking an escape from the January blues, Somabay, offers the perfect winter getaway. A recent EasyJet survey noted that 63% of travellers want to swap traditional European holiday destinations for affordable, further-flung destinations such as Egypt, and there has never been a better time to visit Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera.
Break up the cold European winter with a trip to Somabay, where January temperatures are in their twenties and the sun shines virtually 365 days a year. With a variety of accommodation options, guests can choose from five unique hotels, as well as self-catering accommodation, offering something for every kind of traveller.
Those seeking a luxurious getaway will delight in the Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay, while families seeking a beachside escape should look toThe Sheraton Soma Bay Resort. For golf fanatics, there is no better place than The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso, which sits at the heart of the destination’s Gary Player Championship Course, while water babies can relax at The Breakers Surfing & Diving Lodge, which lies just metres away from Somabay’s 420-metre jetty and vibrant house reef. Guests looking to completely unwind can opt for the all-inclusive wonderland Robinson Club Soma Bay, while those who prefer a little more independence can choose to book a stay in one of Stayr’sself-catering accommodations.
When it comes to keeping busy, Somabay offers a wide selection of activities that will be sure to entertain the whole family. From kitesurfing in one of the top three kitesurfing destinations in the world, to snorkelling in the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, water lovers are well catered to, while those who prefer to stay on land can opt for a game of floodlit night golf on the Par 3 Challenge Course or can take to the desert on a quad bike safari experience. Meanwhile, those who are looking to kickstart the year in the right way can head to The Cascades Spa & Thalasso, the only retreat in the Red Sea to offer Thalasso-Tonic seawater-based therapy.
With direct flights to Hurghada from the UK taking just over five hours, Somabay is the perfect destination to beat the January blues and escape the cold British weather.
