***Longwood launches new Marsa Alam programme***
17 June 2008
Destination specialists Longwood Holidays have expanded their already extensive Red Sea programme to include the up and coming resort of Marsa Alam. Starting on 5 November 2008, the programme will feature six hotels in Marsa Alam including four in the exciting new development of Port Ghalib.
“As Red Sea specialists, we’re always on the look out for new resorts and developments across the region” said Tara Bradberry, Longwood Holidays Marketing Manager. “Marsa Alam - one of the fastest growing developments on the Red Sea - fits in with our existing portfolio perfectly, as we’re known for selling big brand hotels at value prices, and cater mostly to the upper end of the market. The hotels we’ve selected are top quality and range from 4* to 5* deluxe including the three Sun International properties in Port Ghalib, which in itself is an upmarket resort.”
Just four hours south of Hurghada, Marsa Alam is a particularly scenic area of the Red Sea, ideal for those seeking a relaxing break. Port Ghalib is poised to become Marsa Alam’s lively centre with the world’s second largest man-made swimming lagoon, an international marina, a kilometre long cornice with 110 retail outlets and traditional Egyptian bazaar.
“Home to pristine reefs and an excellent variety of marine life, the addition of Marsa Alam has also allowed us to extend our comprehensive Red Sea diving programme” commented Bradberry. “The diving in Marsa Alam is exceptional and will definitely offer customers a more unspoilt experience.”
Prices start at £618 for 7nts all inclusive at the 4* Sol Y Mar Solaya Resort. 7nts bed & breakfast at the 5* deluxe Palace at Port Ghalib is available from £819. Flights to Marsa Alam will depart from Gatwick on a Wednesday.
Package holidays can be booked online at www.longwoodholidays.co.uk , using viewdata or by calling our reservations department on 0844 770 4877 2514.
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Notes to Editors: Longwood Holidays is the UK’s leading independent Red Sea specialist tour operator, offering a wide range of holidays to the Red Sea resorts of Egypt, Israel & Jordan as well as holidays to Classical Egypt, Morocco, Nile Cruises, and an extensive tailormade programme. Longwood also operates a comprehensive Red Sea Diving and golfing programme.
Reservations: 0844 770 4877 2514 Agency Support: 0844 770 4877 2550
www.longwoodholidays.co.uk
Please contact Tara Bradberry on 0844 770 4877 2550 or
tara.bradberry@longwoodholidays.co.uk for all press-related queries.