We are travelling to the Panorama hotel in April 2006. We were a little worried as the photos in the brochure are not very complimentary. Thanks to your excellant photos we cannot wait for our holidays.Perhaps the hotel should pay you commission.
— TRACY, March 18, 2006

...later I will explain ...
Okay Lorraine, later I will explain how we traveled to Egypt from Calgary via London Heathrow to Warsaw then to Egypt...anyway - it was for us a "try out" and we discovered: this is an AWESOME experience :)))... Greetings, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, November 27, 2005

Another WOW.......
I could be VERY happy there... what are their rates? I'm serious ;o) Very nice pix Rafal. The hotel should pay you a promotion fee ;o)
— Lorraine Brecht, November 26, 2005

You have excellent observation skills
Hi Adeleide, you have excellent observation skills and you have correctly read the local landscape and architecture. Majority of the private villas are two storey houses. Some hotels are three storeys or those more exclusive go up to 5 storeys. El Gounas design concept is to feel like a village with the comfort and convenience of a town. Around is a desert. Many small islands are connected by lagoons with turquoise waters. And to our surprise the soils are extremely rich and with good nutrition for plants. Just add the water and everything will growli, literally. Many palm trees and bushes are planted daily and probably next year all will be greener El Gouna is still under construction and this is huge, really huge area almost with unlimited future development.

Greetings, Rafal Btw I found that many people for the first time discover existence of El Gouna-Hurghada-Safaga region by the Red Sea ..and I was too in the same category :))
— Rafal K Komierowski, November 24, 2005

Hotel design is simple, bright with warm
With lotsa palm trees (correct me if I'm wrong) planting surrounding hotel compound, it adds a tropical look and feeling that blend well.. Elgouna compound is big enough to have only single storyes hotel/building? I don't see anything more than 3 storeys.. from your photo..
— Adeleide Lim, November 23, 2005

Eleanor, you are absolutely right !
Thank you Eleanor, you are absolutely right that not many of us living in North America have heard about El Gouna, Hurghada or any resort located by the Red Sea. We found that the Red Sea resorts become a vacation choice mostly for Europeans. For us it was an opportunity to explore the ancient lands and sites of Egypt. The majority of sun seekers from this continent will go to Mexico or Caribbean Sea basin while the Europeans are beginning to explore new resorts built in the Middle East. Is it safe there? Time will tell and show. Friendly regards, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, November 22, 2005

Thanks so much for posting these, it looks wonderful! I am glad you clarified exactly where this place is, as I had not heard of it.
— Eleanor Robb, November 22, 2005

El Gouna and Hurghada ...
Hi Fred, Hurghada and El Gouna are both located SE of Cairo (approximately 500 km) on the Red Sea. El Gouna is a wonderful town designed by Egyptian and Italian architects with cooperation of well known developers. El Gouna is located 25 km north of Hurghada. In my three previously posted presentations you may see shores of the Red Sea observed from the airplane while approaching local airport. Thanks Fred for asking. BTW presently El Gouna is considered as one of the most promising investment for recreational property in this part of the world with excellent attention to security. Greetings, Rafal
— Rafal K Komierowski, November 22, 2005

Thank you, Rafal,
... for showing us these photos of this interesting place. It's obviously a beautiful spot, but I'm still wondering what is the location of Hurghada and El Gouna? Are they on the Red Sea? I'm looking forward to seeing more.
— Fred Perry, November 21, 2005

Egypt is beautiful
— Patrick, November 21, 2005