Discover why Egypt is a world-class, value-for-money destination

Escape England�s escalating economic woes and jet off to award-winning El Gouna, where life is how it should be.

In this beautiful Red Sea coastal resort your pounds go further, quality of life keeps you smiling and the sun shines all year round.

Guests can forget their troubles, indulge in complete relaxation and enjoy a guilt-free, low-cost stay in this fully-fledged, privately-owned resort-town.

Fabulously located between azure waters and dramatic mountains, El Gouna is spread across pristine islands, unspoilt lagoons and ten kilometres of white sandy beach.

This leisure paradise is renowned as Egypt�s most environmentally-friendly resort and offers a whole host of world-class amenities, including an 18-hole championship golf course, access to some of the world�s best dive sites and a selection of retail, spa and fitness facilities.

El Gouna and England Price Comparison El Gouna London Public Transport Tuk-tuk � 60p wherever you want to go Rickshaw in London: �10 - �15 for an average 15 minute journey

Bottle of Diet Coke 25p �1.20

Three course meal for three people �25 �100

Taxi to airport �13 from �40

Tank of petrol �6 �50

Private baby scan at hospital �9 �145

Childcare �2 per hour �10 per hour

4 bedroom house, with a driveway, terrace and swimming pool �500,000 �2 million

*Prices are based on the current exchange rate of 8.8 EGP to �1 on 22 May 2009

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About Orascom Development Holding AG, El Gouna and Taba Heights With more than 20 years experience, ODH is a leading global developer of fully integrated towns, offering hotels, private villas and apartments, leisure facilities such as golf courses and marinas along with all related facilities and supporting infrastructure. The Swiss based company, owned by Samih Sawiris, has a strong foothold in Egypt and the Middle East and has current projects under development in Egypt, Morocco, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Jordan and Mauritius. ODH operates two fully fledged towns, El Gouna and Taba Heights, in Egypt, offering 21 hotels with more than 5,000 rooms.

Starting out as a simple real estate project almost 20 years ago, El Gouna is now ODH�s flagship resort. El Gouna is built on 10km of secluded coastline, has 15,000 residents spread across islands and lagoons and is the only mature fully fledged town on the Red Sea Riviera. The year-round sunshine destination boasts world-class amenities including 14 hotels, 100 bars and restaurants, marinas, an 18-hole golf course and a variety of retail spa and fitness facilities. El Gouna also houses award winning architecture and the first hotels in Egypt to be awarded the Green Star Hotel Certification.

For more information visit www.orascomhd.com, www.elgouna.com, www.tabaheights.com