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Paul & Sandra
Sharm El Sheikh · Trip Diary
27 August – 10 September 2026 · 14 nights · Booked via TUI

Sharm El Sheikh

Two weeks at JAZ Fanara Resort — booking confirmed, insurance in place, and everything you need for a memorable trip below.

14nights
EMAdeparture
TUIref 33775103
2travellers
Confirmed

Flights

Outbound
East Midlands → Sharm El Sheikh
Thu 27 Aug 2026 · 14:05
Flight
TOM514
Booking ref
33775103
Airline
TUI Airways
Return
Sharm El Sheikh → East Midlands
Thu 10 Sep 2026 · 22:25
Flight
TOM515
Booking ref
33775103
Airline
TUI Airways
✓

Booking confirmed via tui.co.uk — 14 nights, JAZ Fanara Resort, booking reference 33775103 covers both flights and the hotel package.

Where you're staying

JAZ Fanara Resort

JAZ Fanara Resort ★★★★★

South Sinai, ~21km from central Sharm El Sheikh · Rated 4/5 on Tripadvisor, #71 of 276 Sharm hotels · Official hotel page ↗
On-site
Dining
El Medina — Arabic, indoor/outdoor
Temple Pool Restaurant — Arabic, poolside
La Gazelle — Italian
Sangria Bar & Terrace — evenings, drinks & entertainment
Travel advisory

Where you're covered

FCDO status — green

Sharm El Sheikh sits within the resort area unaffected by FCDO advisories. The advisory only applies to the interior of South Sinai beyond the St Catherine–Nuweibaa road — worth a quick check against the live FCDO Egypt page before booking anything that heads inland (e.g. St Catherine's Monastery or Mount Sinai).

Make it memorable

Recommended trips & excursions

Ras Mohammed & White Island

Egypt's flagship marine national park — dramatic reef walls, huge fish life, and a photogenic sandbar stop at White Island. The classic must-do boat trip from Sharm.

See trip details ↗

Tiran Island Snorkel Cruise

Crystal-clear water at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, with stops at four famous reefs — Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon. Lunch on board, 6–8 hours.

See trip details ↗
Check route stays coastal

Quad Bike Desert Safari

A couple of hours tearing across the Sinai desert at sunset, usually paired with a Bedouin tea stop. Sticks to the tourist-zone desert near the resorts.

See trip details ↗

Old Market, Sharm

No boat or minibus needed — a taxi into Sharm's Old Town for lantern-lit alleys, spice stalls, and haggling for souvenirs. Good for an evening after the beach.

Self-guided — ask hotel reception for a taxi
Insurance cover

Both of you are covered

Emergency medical

£10,000,000

Worldwide, per person.

Cancellation / coming home early

£10,000

Per person, £50 excess applies.

Missed UK flight

£10,000

To and from the UK only.

Personal belongings

£1,500

Keep valuables in the room safe — theft cover requires evidence of a break-in.

✓

Barclays Travel Plus Pack (Pack ID 7202924725) — active since 15 August 2026, well ahead of the 27 August departure. Sandra is covered as Paul's nominated partner automatically.

✓

Pre-existing conditions upgrade in place, 15 August 2026 – 14 August 2027: Paul's high blood pressure, cholesterol and obstructive sleep apnoea (£60 premium), and Sandra's HRT (no charge).

Before you go

Practical checklist