Sharm El Sheikh is a luxury holiday destination on the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. For a destination in the Middle East you would expect lovely pristine beaches and you get an awesome option of those, but Sharm El Sheikh de facto comes into its own as a diving resort.
Consistently rated as one of the best diving resorts in the world, Sharm offers an feel that will awe and charm the diving enthusiast from novice to very experienced. You would be mistaken though if you conception diving was all there was to offer. Sharm El Sheikh is at its heart a holiday destination for all the family.
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Attractions for the rest of the family comprise Kite Surfing at the Kite Junkies centre. This exhilarating sport has been voted the most beloved attraction at the resort year on year and even if you don’t do whatever else, this is a must.
There is also Karting, Quad Biking and Scooter rides which have also proved extremely beloved with visitors of all ages. Any trip to Egypt would not be faultless without taking in some of the country’s history and a day trip to the Sinai Mountain is just the thing to add that historical twist to your trip.
If you do fancy a spot of diving, snorkelling or any other water sports you’ll be spoilt for choice. Sharm El Sheikh is home to many world class dive centres such as the Aqua Nabq Dive Centre, Colona Watersports, Aquarius Dive School, Sinai Dive Club and a host of other superb centres.
After a day by the beach, scuba diving in the aqua-blue seas, golfing, kiting or karting, Sharm offers the chance to unwind after sunset with a blend of Egyptian customary and modern nightlife culture.
The modern world class hotels that dot Sharm El Sheikh all offer a feast of entertainment from cabaret shows, casinos to night clubs. Well-known chains like Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Cafe and Pascha rub shoulders with local bars and clubs such as the ever beloved Star Music Bar at the Hyatt Regency and Bus Stop Night Club at the Sanafir Hotel.
Weather: The weather is pretty much hot and sunny all year round. Although for many the duration from Nov – March offers the best time to voyage as the temperature varies in the middle of a pleasant 20C – 27C
Money: You can replacement traveller checks or cash at major banks or American Express and Thomas Cook offices. Atm cards, Visa and MasterCards can also be used in major cities. Cash points will ordinarily dispense in the local currency. If you are travelling to lesser traveler areas, make sure you have sufficient local currency with you. You will likely get a good rate of replacement if you wait until you get to Egypt before changing your currency.
Culture: Sharm El Sheikh has a very western outlook, however beware that topless sunbathing is illegal in Egypt. Dress code in the resorts in generally liberal but if going on day trips away from the resort a more conservative dress code would be advisable. Alcohol is available but the minimum age is 21.
Getting There: roughly all major operators will offer packages to Sharm El Sheikh. If you travelling from the Uk some of the most contentious deals are offered by Thomson Holidays who have years of feel catering to this visitors to this excellent resort.
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