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Sharm El Sheikh caters largely, but not exclusively, to scuba diving and snorkelling enthusiasts. Along the principal tourist area, Na'ama Bay, is a long stretch of immaculate hotel-owned beaches and board walk lined with trees, shops, bars and trendy restaurants. Many of the best hotels in Sharm El Sheikh are located here, including the 5-star Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh Hotel just up the coast. Sharm El Sheikh hotels located in the Na’ama Bay area are not all as upscale as the Hyatt Regency; many are three and four-star hotels. Much of the city’s vibrant nightlife takes place in this part of the city which is flooded with tourists in the evenings. The international coastal resort atmosphere of Na’ama Bay caters to the tourist’s every whim, but if you want to experience some local character during your holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, you’ll have to visit the beaches and small harbour in Sharm El Maya (the old part of the city). An outing to Ras Muhammad National Park, however, is necessary to see the most beautiful unspoilt beaches in the Sharm El Sheikh area. If you are going to shop during your holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, skip the commercial centres along Na’ama Bay and try the Old Market. There are a number of exciting activities to take part in when you go on holidays to Sharm El Sheikh such as quad biking across the Egyptian desert. Sharm El Sheikh holidays also provide the opportunity to visit an exceptional historical site. Mount Sinai, where God is said to have delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses, is about 230 km away. Organised trips from Sharm El Sheikh to St. Catherine's Monastery (built in the 6th century around the site of Moses' Burning Bush) are always available. Less popular than St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai, ‘Moses’ bath,’ a natural hot springs locally believed to cure many diseases, lies in the midst of a lovely palm tree oasis

just 100 km from Sharm El Sheikh and is worth a visit if you have the time. Whether you plan a luxurious getaway or are looking for cheap holidays to Sharm El Sheikh, you’ll find a Sharm El Sheikh hotel that is right for you. The best time for holidays in Sharm El Sheikh is between November and March, when temperatures rarely exceed 35 c. in the daytime. A number of weekly flights from London’s Gatwick Airport fly into Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport which also receives frequent charter flights from the U.K. and European capitals, as well as scheduled flights from Cairo, Hurghada , Luxor and Alexandria. Sharm El Sheikh is located on the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, 500 km away (60 minutes flying time) from the Egypt ian capital, Cairo. This world-renowned scuba diving destination with guaranteed sunshine, extensive beaches, a wide range of hotels (from self-catering B&Bs to exclusive Sharm El Sheikh resorts and holiday rental villas), restaurants, bars, discos, casinos, and sports facilities is visited by thousands of British holidaymakers every year. Important historical and religious sites located in the Sinai are often included in package holiday Sharm El Sheikh deals. Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh are suitable for every kind of traveller: divers, sports buffs (Sharm El Sheikh offers every water sport imaginable, golf, horseback riding, quad bike adventures in the desert and mush more), young people seeking an exciting night scene, anyone looking for a relaxing, sunny vacation as well as travellers with an interest in history. The great numbers of Sharm El Sheikh deals which are offered year-round make it easy to plan cheap holidays to Sharm El Sheikh. Na’ama Bay has become the city’s principal tourist centre. With its ever-growing numbers of hotels, Sharm El Sheikh caters to all budgets. For a cheap Sharm El Sheikh holiday, consider staying at one of the inexpensive hotels in the old part of town, Sharm Al Maya. It overlooks a small bay and there’s a public beach. Sharm El Maya has many good restaurants and snack bars (including a hard Rock Café) and the cheapest shops in the city, and you can easily commute to the more sophisticated and international board walk, cafes and nightlife of Na’ama Bay and its up market hotels such as the select five-star Ritz Carlton Sharm El Sheikh Hotel, just south of Na’ama Bay. A short distance to the south of Na’ama Bay, is Ras Um Sid cliff which is popular for its coral reefs and where hotels tend to be moderately priced. A chain of exclusive Sharm El Sheikh resorts runs along the coastline (and the exquisite beaches) from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Nusrani in the north. The 5-star Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, for instance, is located on the shores of Shark’s Bay, 7 kms north of Na'ama Bay. The very exclusive five-star Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh Resort and the prestigious 5-star Savoy Sharm El Sheikh, are also situated on the stunning beaches north of Na’ama Bay. Dining options in Sharm El Sheikh are extremely varied; the hotels in Sharm El Sheikh all serve western cuisine, and almost all five-star Sharm El Sheikh resorts and hotels have several international restaurants on-site (the Ritz Carlton Sharm El Sheikh has Japanese, Middle Eastern and Italian restaurants, for instance). If you book holidays to Sharm El Sheikh on a B & B basis, you’ll find that the city is full of pizzerias, fast-food outlets, Chinese restaurants, Indian restaurants, and more. There are several bars, one of the most famous being the Little Buddha (a sushi bar, nightclub, and bar, all in one). The Pacha nightclub at the Sanafir Hotel in Na’ama Bay has a good list of visiting UK DJs and the Three Crowns English Pub, in Nabq, serves inexpensive good food, including fish and chips with the beer batter. Travellers to Sharm El Sheikh hardly run the risk of getting bored, and guests at any of the large, self-sufficient Sharm El Sheikh resorts and tourist complexes may happily spend their entire Sharm El Sheikh holiday without ever leaving their resorts. Nevertheless, it would be a real pity to go on holidays to Sharm El Sheikh without visiting Ras Muhammad National Park (about 30 km south out of the city) with its amazing vertical coral reefs, mangrove trees, various bird species - and even some wildlife. A boat trip to Tiran Island, north-east of Sharm El Sheikh in the Gulf of Aqaba, is another enjoyable outing. Budget permitting, you can charter a private yacht during your Sharm El Sheikh holiday. Alternatively, take the ferry boat to Hurghada or Aqaba. In addition to a wonderful sun and sea holiday, Sharm El Sheikh is a base from which numerous organised tours leave for Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery, about two and a half hours away by road. Many package holiday Sharm El Sheikh deals include these two historically significant destinations. Tours typically arrive at the base of Mount Sinai around midnight so that visitors can climb the over 2000 metres to the summit (in about three 3 hours) and arrive in time to watch the spectacular sunrise. The 6th century Monastery opens its gates to visitors at 9 a.m. Within the massive walls that surround it are several small churches, including the Chapel of the Burning Bush. The library at St. Catherine’s Monastery houses 6000 manuscripts, including the earliest translation of the Bible. You’ll also be able to view the original letter from the Prophet Mohammed in which he guarantees the Monastery’s safety. If you plan to visit Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery during your Sharm El Sheikh holiday, read a little of the history to help you to make the most of this unique experience. Also remember to dress conservatively as this is a religious site. British Airways operates direct flights from London Gatwick to Sharm-el-Sheikh International Airport. Egypt Air also flies into Sharm El Sheikh as do numerous charter flights from UK. The flight takes just over 5 hours from UK airports.The drive into the Na'ama Bay area from the airport is approximately twenty-five minutes. Sharm El Sheikh resorts in Shark’s Bay can be reached in about ten minutes and Ras Um Sid in approximately thirty minutes. Flight & hotel package holidays to Sharm El Sheikh usually include airport transfer. The peak tourist season for holidays in Sharm El Sheikh is during the winter, especially during Christmas and the New Year when Sharm El Sheikh is always crowded.  Daytime temperatures in December are around 22 c. and can drop to 13c after the sun sets. All Sharm El Sheikh hotels organise gala dinners and special evening entertainment on New Year’s Eve. One way to get cheap Sharm El Sheikh holidays is to look for one of the many extremely affordable Sharm El Sheikh late deals which are usually available in the summer months. Sharm El Sheikh is an ideal holiday destination for families, scuba divers and sun worshippers of all ages. To get the best out of a Sharm El Sheikh holiday, however, take some time off from the beach and the sea to explore the desert or to join one of the many excursions available.