Imagine sun-soaked golden sands, warm and welcoming shallows, five-star spas and infinity pools that stretch out to the heat haze on the horizon. Pretty nice, eh? That’s what a luxury holiday to Sharm El Sheikh has in store for you.

And, really, that’s just the start of it. Why not go diving, cruise on a catamaran or take a buggy out to the dunes for a see-it-to-believe-it sunset?

If you’re on a budget (we hear you), compare and book early and you can bag yourself a very good deal.

Top luxury destinations in Sharm El Sheikh

Hadaba

Holidays in and around Hadaba are luxury resortified. We’re talking sumptuous wellness retreats, soothing spas and resorts with levels of luxury that would make the Pharaohs blush. When you’re not ordering piñas to your poolside lounger, take a trip to the Old Market to see what life was like BT (that’s Before Tourists).

Naama Bay

Want palm trees, infinity pools and direct access to Red Sea beaches? Then you want a luxury holiday to Naama Bay. Sharm’s Swiss army knife, it serves up elite beach resorts, wave-riding watersports, buzzing bazaars, sensational scuba and plenty of places to party like you mean it.

Nabq Bay

For high-end resorts that won’t overstretch your holiday budget, cast your eyes over Nabq Bay. Out here, the beauty extends far beyond the luxury beachfront hotels. Be sure to book a dolphin-spotting boat trip and explore Nabq National Park – 4,000 square miles of mangroves, mountains, reefs and unspoiled shores.