Rises along the bank of the Nile River, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is one of the top-ranked hotels in Africa and in the world. The hotel provides stunning views of the Nile and is within easy reach of the other-worldly sights of Cairo. Located in the middle of the cosmopolitan city of Cairo and surrounded by historical mansions, the hotel is an ideal place to stay for guests wishing to combine their stay in Cairo with a Nile cruise. Boasting a contemporary and sleek design, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo is considered as one of the most luxurious Cairo hotels.

The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is a luxury five-star high rise hotel with 343 rooms on 30 floors. Spacious guest rooms and suites feature natural wood finishes and comfortable, stylish furnishings and benefit from state-of-the-art technology. Each air-conditioned room come with a flat-screen satellite TV, Internet access, marble bathroom with a bathtub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and 2 sinks. Room on the 30th floor had a large balcony for relaxing or dining featuring panoramic views of the Nile River.

Lying in the shadow of one of the wonders of the world, the Mena House Oberoi is a five-star luxury property boasting extensive facilities and a warm Egyptian welcome. Built in 1869, the hotel is located only 700 metres from Great Pyramids of Giza. Surrounded by 40 acres of jasmine scented gardens, this palatial hotel is considered as one of the most luxurious and historic hotels in Egypt.

 
Built originally as a hunting lodge by the King of Egypt, it was meticulously renovated by The Oberoi Group. Only 30 mins from the Cairo Airport, this is the prefect place to begin your explorations of the city. The Hotel combines the best of the old and the new with its arabesque Islamic design and furnishings and all the modern comforts and conveniences of a luxury hotel. Mena House Oberoi has 523 rooms and suites that come with a view over the Pyramids. All accommodations at Mena House Oberoi are lavishly decorated with handcrafted furniture and all modern amenities that you would expect from a 5 star hotel such as air conditioning and LCD TV.

Guests at Mena House Oberoi can relax at the spa, or visit the fitness centre with cardiovascular equipment, or a round of golf on the nearby golf course with its stunning views of the Pyramids. The lap pool offers refreshment after a warm day. For dining, enjoy International and Egyptian cuisine in one of the hotel’s 5 food and beverage outlets, followed by cocktails and panoramic views of the Pyramids in the Sultan Lounge. The concierge can arrange horse and camel rides to the pyramids.

Built on the banks of the river Nile, guests have enjoyed the service and comfort. The five-star luxury hotel is housed in a Victorian building dating back to 1899 located in Aswan, Egypt. There are many great hotel, including Nubian Museum, Unfinished Obelisk, Mausoleum of the Aga Khan and Kitchener’s nearby are Aswan Bazaar and Monastery of St Simeon. Immortalized by Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile”, the hotel uniquely combines architectural styles from the East and the Victorian Era.

A full-service resort, the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan features the new spa center and four restaurants including the legendary 1902, with its amazing 75-feet dome and Oriental Kebabgy, with a spectacular terrace for you to enjoy views of the Nile, whilst indulging in Mediterranean cuisine. French interior designer Sybille de Margerie resurrected the mythic luxury of the property while conserving its original beauty by combining Victorian, Middle Eastern and French styles. There is also a poolside bar and a bar/lounge so guests can sip a refreshing drink poolside or indoors.

The Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano features 118 spacious guest rooms with Four Seasons signature bathrooms and wide-ranging marine views. All rooms have a private balcony, some of them including Mediterranean Sea views. All hotel guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests’ utmost comforts – minibar, TV, air conditioning and all standard facilities. Designed by Pierre Yves Rochon, the rooms’ classically chic decor is enhanced by traditional Egyptian accents and spacious Roman-style marble bathrooms.

Being one of the good quality hotels in Alexandria, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable. Guest will enjoy at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano a wide range of dining venues overlooking the sea, including Italian cuisine, a Mediterranean buffet restaurant and an authentic Lebanese fine dining restaurant. The hotel has a wellness centre, complete with Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. For outdoor leisure, guests can spend a lazy afternoon on loungers by the pool or on the beach, which also offers water sports.

Located in the area of Cairo called Mar Girgis, where many of the oldest Coptic churches and Jewish synagogues can be found, the Coptic Museum is a small museum hosting the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork. Founded by Marcus Simaika Pasha in 1910, the museum displays the history of Coptic Christianity in Egypt from its beginnings to the present day. It is a significant aspect of Egyptian history as its emergence marked the end of pagan religion and the birth of Islam in Egypt.

Sharm El Sheikh is basically divided into three main regions:  Na’ama Bay, Ras Um Sid Cliff and Sharm El Maya. Na’ama Bay is the cosmopolitan centre of the city, which at night is filled with people looking to enjoy the fine dining, oriental cafes, pubs, shopping and European style clubbing.  Situated about 5 minutes drive from Sharm, Ras Um Sid Cliff is the cliff top area famous for its coral reefs. Sharm El Maya is a picturesque bay with a natural harbour and home to many five star hotels. Your dreams of crystal clear water, magnificent corals, exotic under water flora and rare tropical fish all come true when you visit Sharm El Sheikh.

Le TK
Le TK Restaurant is located in the Tsara Komba Lodge, Madagascar. Perched on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean, it offers splendid panoramic view of the bay and Madagascar’s Grande Terre Island. At lunchtime you often see fishermen paddling their dugouts past the beach. The cuisine served in the restaurant blends Eastern and Western spices and flavours and fish and fresh local produce take pride of place. All the products are exclusively bio.

Felix
Dining at the legendary Peninsula hotel in Hong Kong does not disappoint. Located on the 28th floor of The Peninsula Tower, Felix is the most glamorous dining experience in the city. Designed by world-famous avant-garde designer Philippe Starck it comprises a restaurant serving Pacific Rim cuisine, a balcony, a wine bar, an American Bar and wonderful Perspex box. Most spectacular of all though is the view. The top floor Felix bar offers superb views of the Victoria Harbour and iconic Hong Kong skyline. Reservations essential. Credit cards accepted.

Khan El Khalili
Situated in Mena House Oberoi in Cairo, Egypt and overlooking the Pyramids, the Khan El Khalili restaurant offers excellent Middle Eastern food, impeccable service in an inviting setting. Just a stone’s throw away from the world-famous pyramids, the restaurant is available 24-hours a day and serves a huge variety of traditional Egyptian and continental cuisine. Major credit cards accepted. Don’t miss “Om Ali” – the national’s beloved dessert – a rich pudding made from sweet bread, dried fruit, nuts and cream.

Bukhari Restaurant
Situated in Uma Paro Hotel, Bhutan, the boutique restaurant serves healthy, locally inspired Asian dishes. Set among pine trees, the restaurant enjoys picturesque views of the Paro Valley. With seating around a huge central fireplace the atmosphere will keep you cozy on cool evenings. Dishes range from healthy Indian eating to Bhutanese and Western fusion cuisine.

Skyline Gondola Restaurant
Situated an easy five minute walk from central Queenstown, New Zealand, the restaurant offers truly magnificent and spectacular views. Take a gondola ride up to the restaurant and enjoy spectacular night-time views of Queenstown. The best vistas in the region are found here, spread out in a spectacular 220 degree panorama. Set high above the town, Skyline is a popular local place for a great atmosphere and delicious food.

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is an exclusive luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast. As a member of the “Leading Small Hotels of the World” it offers high standard of service and a luxury atmosphere. Situated on 48 acres with a private beach, it is an architectural marvel. Moorishly-inspired, the architecture reflects the traditional style of Egypt, resplendent with domes, arches, columns and private courtyards.

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh has 102 superior deluxe suites. All elegantly appointed and have luxurious marble bathrooms overlook a private open-air walled garden. This deluxe class hotel offers a spa complex provides a huge variety of rejuvenate body and relaxing therapies. There is a gym, sauna, stream room and swimming pool with a view of the spectacular beach and Red Sea. It is a good choice for a couple looking for a break in a warm climate.

Description Sinbad Aquapark is a beach front hotel, situated in Hurghada, Egypt. Just 15 minutes from Hurghada Airport, this well-featured resort hotel includes a water park and extensive sporting facilities. Sindbad Club Aqua Park and Resort has 685 guestrooms.

 Room features Air conditioning, Bathroom with shower, Minibar, Room safe, Satellite TV, Small lounge, Telephone, Television, Windows that open, Writing desk.

Facilities at the hotel include various bars and restaurants, large swimming pool with jacuzzi, children’s swimming pool, aqua park with water slides and wave pool, children’s club, tennis, billiards, bowling.

Wellness centre with jacuzzi, sauna, massage, medical centre, cosmetics studio and hairdresser and full entertainment programme for adults and children.

Adrere Amellal is one of the top eco-hotels in Egypt and probably one of the most luxurious eco hotels in the world. Adrére Amellal means “White Mountain”. Located about 16 km from Siwa Oasis (the large famous Sahara oasis), this spare Berber-style hotel is listed on Condé Nast Traveler’s Green List of Best Resorts for 2005.

If you want to get away from it all and just relax, Adrere Amellal is totally all inclusive, unlike a more traditional hotel. Sets in Egypt’s untouched western desert, the eco-lodge doesn’t have a reception or fixed public areas, or room’s keys. Dinner and lunch are moveable feasts and could be anywhere around the grounds. The entire lodge is free of electricity and telephones, in keeping with the lifestyle of the oasis. The hotel is lit with lanterns and natural beeswax candles – guaranteed to re-kindle romance.

Overlooking ancient olive and palm groves and the dunes of the Great Sand Sea, Adrére Amellal is truly in harmony with its environment. It consists of a series of traditional houses that have been restored into 10 suites and 27 Casbah style rooms. The simple local building materials here have remained unchanged for centuries: it’s just mud and salt. And the furniture and fittings are mostly made of palm trunks, and the region’s handicraft, which is both colourful and very comfortable.

The lodge is close to many sights of Siwa, such as Cleopatra’s bath, the Temple of the Oracle Ammun, take 4×4 drives into the Great Sand Sea.

Known to the Ancient Egyptians as Abu or Yabu – meaning elephant – Elephantine Island is truly ancient site resting as it does at the First Cataract of the Nile and creating a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia. It is said that Khnum – the ram-headed god of the cataracts, dwelled in caves beneath the island and controlled the waters of the Nile. These days the southern tip of the island holds the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. Up until 1822 there were also temples to Thutmose III and Amenhotep III on the island, but the Ottoman government destroyed them. Photo by: .Angeli

Elephantine is delicate island, steeped in ancient history and blessed with significant artifacts. Transported instantly back in time, you hike under banana trees and date palms through colourful Nubian villages with narrow dusty alleyways and mud houses, painted or carved with crocodiles or fish. Photo by: monopthalmos

On the edge of the island is one of the oldest Nilometers in Egypt – a stone ‘yardstick’ used to measure the height of the River Nile. It was last reconstructed in Roman times and was still in use as late as the 19th century. Its 90 steps, leading down to the river, are marked with Hindu – Arabic, Roman and heieroglyphic numerals and  inscriptions carved deep into the rock during the 17th century can be seen at the water’s edge. Elephantine Island is green oasis of calm – lapped by the turquoise waters of the Nile and clinging quietly to its exotic past. Photo by: Templar1307

When to go: Very hot between June and August (daytime temperature around 40 degrees). So December and February are great if you hate the heat. The other months of the year give warm days and fewer crowds. Population: 2,000. Getting there: Motor launch or felucca from Aswan; plane, train or boat from Cairo. Photo by: gabindu

Alexandria is a tremendous city situated on the north coast of Egypt. This is where Euclid sired geometry, Aristarchus deduced that Earth revolved around the sun and of course, the young Alexander the Great founded the city as his capital in 331 B.C.

The city developed through the 19th century as the place of Egypt’s commerce, especially the trade with cotton drawing a cosmopolitan mix of Greeks, Italians, French and Jews, who brought their languages, architecture and food. The picture shows the Roman Amphitheater.

White and Blue Restaurant, also emerged as the Greek Club, is in the Hellenic Nautical Club at the end of the Corniche by Fort Qaitbay. A full dinner including grilled sea bass, served the Egyptian way (with tomato and basil) or Greek (with potatoes), is 120 Egyptian pounds.

During the last years preservationists and the government have made an effort to restore its luster after the city’s cultural grandeur began to crumble [around the 1950's]. The first sign of the city’s renewal was the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the glimmering vision in steel and glass that opened on the Corniche in 2002.