Inside the only Maldives-style overwater bungalows in Egypt – hols from £468pp including flights

THE OVERWATER bungalows typically found in the Maldives are a dream for many travellers, but getting there isn't always possible.

But Brits visiting the Panorama Bungalows near Hurghada, in Egypt, can have the same experience without travelling or paying as much.

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The Panorama resort offers different types of bungalows, from pool and beach bungalows, garden view and family bungalows to the iconic overwater bungalows.

Located overlooking El Gouna, a town on Egypt's Red Sea near Hurghada, the Panorama resort features gardens and a private beach on a lagoon.

The hotel features two swimming pools with a kids' section, a Jacuzzi, a pool bar and a private beach.

The hotel boasts more than 120 rooms and 42 bungalows, and they all come with a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, TVs, wifi, safety deposit, as well as a mini-fridge and tea and coffee makers.

The resort also offers a spa and wellness centre, with hot tubs, massages and saunas.

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The main restaurant at the hotel offers an international breakfast buffet, lunch buffet and different themed dinner buffets.

Guests can also take part in water sports like surfing, waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing, and activities such as tennis and horse riding.

The resort also has a kids' club and entertainment available every night.

All the prices are based on two adults travelling together and sharing accommodation on an all-inclusive basis.

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Here are some of the best deals we found:

  • 7 nights all-inclusive with Love Holidays, departing on June 8 from London Gatwick – from £468pp for a double room with balcony
  • 7 nights all-inclusive with Love Holidays, departing on May 5 from London Gatwick – from £499pp for a double room with balcony
  • 7 nights all-inclusive with Love Holidays, departing on October 5 from London Gatwick – from £573pp for a double room with balcony

Love Holidays allows customers to upgrade their stay to a bungalow from £69 per person.

On the Beach has deals on double or twin rooms, with the option to choose between garden or pool views and upgrade to a bungalow from £74pp extra.

  • 7 nights all-inclusive with On the Beach, departing on April 20 from London Gatwick – from £479pp, upgrade to bungalow from £250pp
  • 7 nights all-inclusive with On the Beach, departing on September 26 from Manchester – from £626pp, upgrade to a bungalow from £74pp
  • 7 nights all-inclusive with On the Beach, departing on October 6 from London Gatwick – from £590pp, upgrade to a bungalow from £80pp

If you're looking for more holiday deals, First Choice has up to £300 off holidays this summer, and kids go free.

EasyJet also has a sale with early summer holidays to Spain and Turkey with up to £150 off.

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