Hi lovely helpful people!
Want to go to Sharm in either Ocotber or November - will there be much difference in the weather? Like it hot, but not TOO hot. How are the evenings - will I need a cardi, and is it very windy?
Also hotels:
We will not be taking our DCs this time, so the more couples-orientated the better. I don't mind if a few children are around, but I would try to avoid somewhere that is a haven for people with children, iyswim!
Not that fussed about lively nightlife, though a pleasant piano bar and decent cocktail menu would be nice.
I've heard that most Sharm beaches are rocky, but a few have manmade sandy bits. Prefer the pool, but some sand would be nice. Don't want to be hassled endlessly around the hotel and beach, so privacy and security important.
Might like to snorkel, but won't dive.
We will be booking direct, not a package. Has to be Sharm as our airmiles flights don't go to Hurghada.
Food quality and choice of restaurants v. important.
Will probably stay mostly glued to our sunbeds, but a trip or two out shopping or eating might happen.
Have looked at the review sites but as always, opinions (and my subconscious) are too easily skewed by the odd rogue review by the customer for whom everything went wrong! So, who better to ask, then you lovely lot?
General consensus seems to be that Four Seasons is best, (though not always good value for money?) followed by the Hyatt Regency. Thoughts please?
My DH fancies the Savoy, and it looks great but has had quite a few dodgy food reviews. Any experience?
The Ritz-Carlton has some great reviews and it seems substantially cheaper. what's the catch?
Am hoping to book in the next 24 hours - DH champing at the bit, so help is greatly appreciated.