The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh

The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh is both universally appealing and uniquely Egyptian. The perfect weather, luxurious amenities, and world-class spa don't hurt either.

The sun sets just a little more dramatically in the Middle East, and there are few more lavish places to watch it dip than The Oberoi, Sahl Hasheesh, a Red Sea resort embodying all the allure and mystery westerners have attached to Egypt for centuries.

The effect is helped along by The Oberoi's unique architecture, a modernist take on traditional Arabic domes and arches. Inside, 102 deluxe suites (ranging in size from spacious to massive) continue the motif, all while embracing the most luxurious features, including sunken marble baths, separate shower stalls, and walled private gardens.

Meanwhile, a near limitless range of massages and treatments are available at the spa, where Indonesian, Thai, Aromatic, Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, and Indian traditions are embraced. Enjoy an apricot body scrub while the soothing breeze rolls in off the Red Sea, then head to one of three restaurants. Families are welcome at The Restaurant, where children under six eat free.