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Advantages: The weather, the people, the scenery, the hotel, the sea, the fish.... Disadvantages: Can get very hot in the summer period!
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Ok, SharmElSheikh isnt Cairo, in fact it's no where near Cairo (you wouldn't believe how big Egypt is). But I wasnt disappointed and just couldn't wait to arrive in the country.
SharmElSheikh is a newly developed tourist resort, in the Sinai peninsula and on the coast of the Red Sea (once believed to have been parted by Moses to free the jews). SharmElSheikh is surrounded by mystery and religion. The infamous Mount Sinai is the place where God spoke to Moses and delivered the 10 commandments.
The area is amazing and I felt priveleged to be there, to be in a place home to such famous bible stories.
On the plane, flying over from the Mediterranean to above Egypt, the view was stunning. For miles and miles there was nothing but desert, it seemed unreal seeing this before my eyes. The sand covered so much, there ...
Advantages: great weather for just a 5 1/2 hour flight, value for money Disadvantages: hassle from shopkeepers
up a small percentage of visitors to Sharm, so they have to cater for Russians and Italians etc which gives very varied cuisine. I couldn't be bothered being fussy so yes I had ice cubes in my drinks and the salads were so nice I just ate them every day. I was not ill once. I think the standard of food in the hotels can vary quite a lot though, and each hotel has different rules on what's included in the 'all inclusive', ie in the LTI Grand Azur you are free to eat once in each of the a la carte restaurants, whereas in some other hotels you have to pay.
Hot tips:
If all inclusive is not your thing, stay in a hotel close to Naama Bay as here you will find a huge choice of restaurants, both local and international, ie Hard Rock Cafe, TGI Friday's.
If you're not planning on leaving the Sinai peninsular you will not need a visa (if ...
Advantages: good value for money, the best for diving and snorkelling, friendly people Disadvantages: "Come sign my guestbook"
Me and my partner just returned from a 8 days holiday in SharmelSheikh (Naama Bay). It was a wonderful experience - please read our review.
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We booked via lastminute.com just 4 days before we went there - at £ 179 per person for 7 nights a real bargain. Included were:
- flight with Astraeus (charter airline) from and to Gatwick
- 7 nights accommodation incl. breakfast in the Ocean Bay Hotel
- transfer from and to the airport in SharmelSheikh
Travel insurance is included in our bank account arrangements, so we didn't need to buy. If you intend to go diving a lot, an extra insurance cover is advisable.
After the booking we got contacted by the travel agency ('Explorers' - specialist in diving holidays). The whole transaction went very smooth, no problems whatsoever. Two days before ...
