Holidays To Egypt Sharm El Sheikh

By Daniel Medlock

When you think of Egypt for your next get-away, consider Holidays to Egypt Sharm El Sheikh. Perhaps Cairo boasts more popular attractions like pyramids, but Sharm has its own charm. Spend your mornings and evenings outside in the warm, dry sunny climate of this beautiful spot.

From Sharm visitors can board tours heading by air to Cairo. Others involve trips up into Mount Sinai and St. Catherine's Monastery. Guests can hike or ride camels but note that the journey is a strenuous one if done on foot.

St. Catherine's Monastery sits atop the mountain. This is still an active monastery, but visitors are welcome. Popular sites here include the room of skulls and what many here believe to be the burning bush: foliage set alight by God during his discourse with Moses. On the way back down stop at Seven Elders of Israel Amphitheatre, another wonder.

Colored Canyon is exactly what it sounds like. Layers of colored rock were formed by many rivers. These have long since dried up, leaving behind a brightly colored legacy and a challenging hiking opportunity. Naama Bay attracts divers to its rich wildlife and interesting wrecks. Sharm respects its coral too, having reserved a national park, Ras Muhammad, to protect these endangered organisms. Divers can still see them, plus there is a dive shop in town catering to the needs of underwater explorers.

For good food, guests have plenty of choice. Several bars and taverns serve meals with emphasis on Egyptian, middle and far eastern cuisine, European, U. S. And British menu items. For great value eat at the Sinai Star specializing in fish. Taverns, pubs and restaurants are frequently filled with local music also. The menu at Tam Tam is authentic Egyptian.

Haggling in market places is a kind of activity in itself. Bring prices down or you will be a mark for all vendors who usually start high in anticipation of you knocking them down to a bargain. Look for exotic spices, authentic crafts and food in the market place.

As for hotels, they tend to be mid to high-range price wise. Do not come expecting deals. This does not mean, however, that you have to be a Hilton or a Royal to stay here. Familiar chains have made their mark such as Sheraton, Ritz and Carlton. Another name, Three Corners Palmyra Nabq Bay, locates visitors in a quiet Red Sea location yet close to busy Naama Bay nightlife and a national park. Take advantage of their free shuttle to the beach, twenty-four hour reception, bath, hot tub and bar/lounge. Feel extra safe, too, knowing a security guard is on duty.

Maritim Jolie Ville Royal Peninsula Hotel and Resort provides 325 rooms a few minutes from the airport, Cleopark Water Park (fun for the whole family), and shopping in Soho Square. Guests gain access to an eighteen hole golf course, dry cleaning, currency exchange and porters. Disabled access is available. Consider the Maritim Jolie for business as well. Not only can you woo potential clients with a game of golf and a Thai meal, but also invite large numbers for an event in the conference centre on-site.

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