Article: RED, hot and blue; Egypt's Red Sea Riviera has luxurious resorts, great beaches and the best diving in the world, says Wendy Gomersall.

Byline: WENDY GOMERSALL

We know Egypt has the world's best archaeological treasures, but if all you want to do on holiday is crash out by a pool, the country now also has a number of sophisticated beach resorts where you can do just that - and it won't cost you a fortune.

Hurghada, by the Red Sea, is just an hour's flight from the capital, Cairo, and has a variety of luxurious resorts. Some are in the bustling town centre and others, like the Sahl Hasheesh Oberoi, are in splendid isolation a little way out.

Start your holiday with a few days in Cairo, visiting the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, then fly on to Hurghada. You can also combine a ...

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