Choosing Between Egypt in August or India in November—Need Advice for Our Family Trip!

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flawless29 · 29/07/2024 20:56

We are planning a holiday—my partner, our 18-month-old son, and I. It will be our first trip since I was pregnant. I’ve gone through numerous brochures and read lots of online reviews. We’ve stumbled upon a fantastic deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt that looks incredible and has good reviews, all at a reasonable price. However, I’m a bit worried about the heat in August being too intense for my son. Additionally, I’ve read a few posts online about harassment towards women, which adds to my concerns. We’re torn between visiting Egypt in August or perhaps waiting to travel to India in November. Is India a far better for young family ? Could anyone share their experiences or advice on which might be a better option? Thanks in advance!

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THisbackwithavengeance · 29/07/2024 21:14

Where in India? Delhi is very different to Goa.

JennyfromtheBlok · 29/07/2024 21:14

Neither are ‘18 month old’ child friendly

Sharm in August- horrific. Also lots of people get dodgy stomachs. Including me.

India - also not known for being a family friendly destination.

Have you been to either before?

user8464987632 · 29/07/2024 21:14

I’ve just come back from Egypt. We have been lots of times in July.

it was way too hot this year. You couldn’t be in the sun at all for large parts of the day and even the pools and the sea were like a bath so it was hard to cool off without going into an air conditioned room. It became pleasant at about 4.30pm

don’t go to Egypt in august. Especially with a little one.

Edenmum2 · 29/07/2024 21:14

Very odd choices, neither are particularly child friendly and both will be scorching. Any particular reason you have landed on these two?

Pomegranatemum · 29/07/2024 21:12

I went to India 3 times between 2007-2015. Granted that’s a while ago now, but on the basis of my experiences there I definitely would not take my young DC there.
If you’re after South Asia though, have you considered Sri Lanka?

Oreosareawful · 29/07/2024 21:11

Both sound awful

karmakameleon · 29/07/2024 21:11

I wouldn’t go on either of those holidays. Egypt would be too hot in August and although I took a breast fed baby to India, I’d worry that a toddler would get a dodgy tummy.

sonofrageandlove · 29/07/2024 21:09

Egypt in August is cheap for a reason!
also if you are worried about harassment of women then don’t go to either of those places

katscamel · 29/07/2024 21:08

Neither would be ideal but a lot would depend on where in India you're planning, any vaccinations required, availability of decent medical care for you all. The infamous 'Delhi Belly' is not a myth and not what you'd want for any of you.
Egypt in August....nope!

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 29/07/2024 21:00

I would imagine that the heat in Egypt in August would be pretty horrendous. If there’s a deal that seems really cheap, there’s probably a very good reason for it.

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