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Egypt course ready for action

August 22 - 28, 2007
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Gulf Weekly Egypt course ready for action

Taba Heights Resort in Egypt is set to become the latest destination for Middle East travellers with the announcement of the new championship golf course now open for play.

Spread out along 5km of idyllic coastline, the hotel is set in 368 hectares of landscaped gardens and lagoons. Taba Heights Resort offers Middle East travellers the ultimate getaway – a mix of sun, sea, and mountains, with the addition of a new championship golf course – a favourite pastime for Middle East holiday-makers.
“Travellers today are not interested in generic holiday destinations; they are looking for holidays where they can experience natural attractions in peaceful environments,” said Thierry Bertin, Area director of marketing – Middle East, Hyatt International Hotels and Resorts. 
“Situated in Taba Heights Resort’s prime location, Hyatt Regency Taba Heights holds breathtaking mountain views with access to the Red Sea and the new championship golf course – providing guests with the with an unforgettable holiday experience,” he added.
Designed by John Sanford, a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, the 18 hole championship course measures 7100 yards between the 1st and 18th hole. The total course area cleverly spans the central section of the resort's overall property, linking the different hotels.
With the dramatic Sinai Mountains providing its backdrop, the golf course overlooks the azure waters of the Red Sea, offering views of Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
The Hyatt Regency Taba Heights offers guests the very best in dining options with its three main restaurants including the popular ‘TANOUR’, serving authentic Lebanese cuisine for lunch and dinner overlooking the gardens, the sea and the mountains of Jordan’s kingdom.
The hotel also includes special tours to local attractions and down town Taba, Red Sea diving from the hotel’s water sports centre, spa services, and tailor made golf packages. Added activities within the hotel include pools, Club Olympus and health club, and Oasis Kids Club.







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