Hi Shelley,

Welcome to the forum, at the end of the day we have to do what we feel is right for us at the time. Sometimes, things don't turn out as we hoped/expected but many times they turn out better than we could have imagined. Up 'til now, the latter has usually happened to 'somebody else'. Now we've taken the plunge and are optimistic that our turn will come. At the moment flights to Hurghada are very expensive in comparison to Sharm el Sheikh and a lot of other holiday destinations. We have to remember, Hurghada and the surrounding area is still in the early stages of development. Over the next year or two, as more developments are completed, it is likely that people will become curious and want a change of holiday destination, this should result in more flights to Hurghada and at cheaper prices. Lets not forget Egypt is steeped with history and culture which will never be lost, the added bonus is year round sunshine, beautiful beaches and the bluest sea. With half the flight time from the UK than the Caribbean holiday resorts, Egypt could soon become the number one holiday destination of the future.

Keep looking Shelley, your pot of gold awaits you