Archive for May, 2008

We arrived at Taba Airport around 7pm, and, after a short (we’re talking 30 seconds) bus ride from the plane to the terminal, we were put into various que’s. One for people who wanted a visa, and one for people who didn’t.

If you intend to leave the Sinai, you’ll need a Visa.
That means, if you intend to go to Cairo, you will need one. If you only want to sit by the pool, you don’t.

There’s a big sign above the visa desk saying $15 however, the guy charged us

First impressions of the resort were very pleasant.
Although we arrived at night, the grounds still looked good.

We had filled in a check in card on the coach, so were checked in within literally 5 minutes, and shown to our room by a friendly chap.

I’d read that the staff here seemed to be miserable, however I didn’t find this the case.

After around 10 – 15 minutes, another man arrived with our cases. I gave him the customary $1 US bill tip, and took a shower, and headed down to dinner.

Dinner at the Marriott (for those staying Half / Full Board) is provided in the Al Alandalus restaurant, located near the pool.

It’s a “help yourself” buffet, with many different things to choose from – various meat dishes, salads, homous, bread, pastas, fish (the fish by the way, is excellent)

For desert, they have on offer one of the larges selections of cakes etc… I’ve ever seen.

The same goes for breakfast. Large selection of fruits, cakes, hard boiled eggs, ceral, cakes and pastries.
Theres even someone cooking fresh omlettes if you want them.

On our third day here, Michaela woke up to an upset stomach.
We took it easy, as the following day we were due to go to Petra. All day she drank water, took tablets & medicine, but to no avail.

Now thursday, 2 days after Michaela’s outbreak of illness, I myself have also fallen victim to this “Taba Tummy” bug.