The view is most beautiful from the top, which is why this resort is perched on the highest point of Soma Bay. The Egyptian peninsula on the Red Sea was skillfully developed for the luxury segment. One of six impressive hotels in this area, La Résidence promotes ecotourism and received an award for its efforts in 2010. The spa specializes in seawater treatments and is an international leader in thalasso therapy. It also features unusual treatments such as underwater massages. The golf course, designed by Gary Player, winds around the hotel complex and cleverly integrates links and desert features—ranging from areas subject to constant wind to typically sandy, austere desert. Immediately adjacent to the course, beginners can practice on a 9-hole course, also designed by the wiry South African. In addition, Soma Bay is a popular diving destination: A 1,300-foot jetty leads divers directly to the house reef.
