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9 Reasons Why Egypt’s Byoum is the Perfect Getaway

February 24, 2017
Sandboarding is one of the many activities visitors can enjoy

Overwhelmed after a long week of work? Looking for an easily accessible getaway that is less than a movie’s length away? Just 90 minutes away from the grueling hustle and bustle of Cairo is Byoum – Egypt’s newest getaway in al-Fayoum. Byoum is Orascom Development’s latest 4-star hotel and real estate development. It is also al-Fayoum’s first of its kind upscale real estate destination and is named after the oasis’s Coptic name ‘Byoum’, which means sea or lake. So, why should you consider Byoum for your next holiday or as a home away from home? The list below looks at what makes Byoum Egypt’s hottest getaway. 1. Serenity Right Past Your Doorstep Although al-Fayoum has always been a famous destination for Egyptian vacationers in pursuit of a quick escape, destinations die out unless new blood is introduced. That’s why, with the development of Byoum, al-Fayoum with all of its unspoiled nature and rich culture now has a new fresh twist – a new spice that rejuvenates the oasis’s aura. Byoum offers both the option to stay as a hotel guest or to invest in a new home in the midst…


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