£499pp—Egypt: luxury all-inc holiday, from the Northwest

As the weather starts to turn in the UK, it's time to make plans for a getaway in the sun. Egypt's Makadi Bay still reaches the low 20s in the depths of winter. For £499 per person, this deal covers flights, transfers, and all meals and drinks, so you won't have to lift a finger. What's more, we found savings of £138–£279 on booking the trip elsewhere.

What's included

• Return flights
• Return airport transfers
• Seven nights at the Stella Beach Resort & Spa, in a Premium Room Sea View
• All-inclusive board
• Late checkout until 2pm

When
Travel on select dates:

• Liverpool… 1, 3, 10 December, 2026; 14, 17, 21 January, 2027
• Manchester… 2, 7 December, 2026; 11–31 January, 2027
• London Gatwick… 6–10 December, 2026; 7 January–25 February, 2027
• London Luton… 25 November–14 December, 2026; 5 January–5 February, 2027
• Belfast… 5, 8 December, 2026
• Bristol… 3, 9, 10 December, 2026
• Birmingham… 9, 11 December, 2026; 31 January, 2027
• Edinburgh… 1 December, 2026; 12, 29 January, 2027
• Newcastle… 24 November–15 December, 2026; 12 January–2 February, 2027

Fly from Glasgow International from £529 per person; Cardiff from £599 per person; or East Midlands from £649 per person.

Travel on select dates 17–18 November, 2026; 26 February–3 March, 2027, from £529 per person; 4–17 March, 2027, from 579 per person; 18 March–19 May, 2027, from £679 per person; 20 May–23 June, 2027, from £749 per person.

Hotel details
Stella Beach Resort & Spa is a 5-star resort with a private sandy beach. It has five outdoor pools in the palm-dotted gardens. One of these has a swim-up bar, and it's heated in winter.

The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Three times a week you can also dine at the à la carte restaurants—there's an Italian and an Indian to choose from (reservations required). Daytime snacks and beverages are available from the pool and beach bars. You can also grab a drink from the lobby bar.

Take in views over the Red Sea from the private furnished balcony or terrace of your room. It has tea- and coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout.

The serene spa has a sauna. Active guests can work out in the gym, or join aerobics or yoga classes. You can play billiards, tennis, or mini golf for a fee. Makadi Bay is known for its rich marine life—for a supplement, you can join PADI-certified diving courses or snorkelling trips.

Transfers & baggage
Return shared airport transfers are included. Add checked baggage from £80 per item.