cadogan1

We stayed in Mnemba Island as the beach element of our Safari honeymoon 14 years ago - and it was totally amazing. Would perhaps be more nervous about staying in that part of the world now - would certainly want to check their security protocols.
Was an extraordinarily beautiful island (definitely no sea urchins!) and very romantic. Diving was spectacular (whale sharks!!!).

FS Sharm not in the same league. Had a nice enough trip there (and again good diving and snorkelling) and I would go back, but didn't have that special honeymoon wow IMO. There is a reason it's much cheaper (that said, if budget is an issue then i'm sure you would have a good time there, and I don't think a risky place to stay. When we went we only left the resort once, and i would bother at all in the future as the town nearby is pretty grim and we had by far the best food in the FS)

Mauritius - have stayed at Le Touessrok, St Geran and the Residence over the years - think the FS there would feel more special than the FS in Sharm. Diving not so exciting, but beaches are good, and the island is very pretty.

m0hamed

Wow. Came here to look for reviews, instead found a hijacked thread....

vuittonsofstyle

I have stayed at FS Sharm many times, but just as it was about to be fully renovated, everything went haywire in Egypt and the plans were shelved. However, it has been carefully maintained and if you opt for a 1-bed suite with a plunge pool, at the front of the resort, the views will be very good.

Four Seasons seem to be taking Egypt seriously again as they moved one of their key Regional VPs there recently - Dimitrios Zarikos - from their flagship property in Toronto.

It is a lovely resort with terraced gardens and a funicular that takes you to the beach. Food was always good, too, as was service.

m0hamed

Thanks. We stay regularly at the First Residence.

We used to stay at the Ritz Carlton then the Hyatt. Hyatt is dated but has a private beach for club level guests and an outstanding house reef.

What's the snorkelling like off the jetty? Is the food really that bad and expensive?

vuittonsofstyle

I, too, have stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Sharm, which is nowhere near as good as Four Seasons Sharm.

I don't snorkel, so I don't know what it's like at Four Seasons, but saw plenty of people doing it.

The food was definitely not 'bad' when I was last there! In fact, it was much, much better than at Ritz-Carlton. But chefs move on, so I cannot say what it is like right now.

m0hamed

Given the state of tourism atm I find this a rather odd development http://www.egyptindependent.com/egyp...-worth-le7-bn/

Perhaps they will begin to start more of the all inclusive market. I've begun to see third party resellers being doing this for the FS' in Bali and other SEA destinations.

uggboy

Thanks m0hamed, this is indeed a surprising development.

Now, that's a large Four Seasons. Incredible key count, it's rare for a company such as FS to manage such a large resort.

Cheers & Safe Travels. ^

scented

1200 keys... have they lost their mind?

uggboy

Difficult to say, this depends, I guess. Only time will tell, but FS is capable IMHO, but the key count seems indeed incredibly high.

Cheers & Safe Travels. ^

bhrubin

Wow. In no uncertain terms, there is no way that 1400 rooms can be called luxury. FS is whoring itself out. Says a lot...and none of it good for the brand.

Aventine

What a monstrosity...

Kagehitokiri

article is counting residential bedrooms

hualalai has 300 residences, selling 200 more

breakdown >
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post28654213

m0hamed

FS SSH socials keep referring to the ‘newly extended resort.’

There appear to be a number of new suites, villas and chalets that are new builds and look stunning.

The older rooms were getting tired and orienting the living room toward the TV rather than the view was a mistake. This has been rectified and the rooms look much brighter.

scented

Thought so, too, m0hamed. Looks stunning. Just worried about their size now...

Has anyone stayed recently? Are additional pools online already? Think they just opened another restaurant. Spa revamp also in progress..

m0hamed

Found this review on TA where the reviewer got a tour of the new areas with sone room photos https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowU...and_Sinai.html