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Visiting Red Sea and Sinai, Egypt


Traditional attitudes prevail in the historic Sinai region on Egypt's border with Israel. The triangular peninsula is divided from the rest of Egypt by the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Craggy mountains, including 7500-foot Mount Sinai, plunge down to the waters of the Red Sea. Spectacular snorkeling and diving sites beckon from the Gulf of Aqaba to the east of the peninsula, particularly along the dramatic coastline of Na'ama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh. Camelback safaris offer distinctive desert... more » Traditional attitudes prevail in the historic Sinai region on Egypt's border with Israel. The triangular peninsula is divided from the rest of Egypt by the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Craggy mountains, including 7500-foot Mount Sinai, plunge down to the waters of the Red Sea. Spectacular snorkeling and diving sites beckon from the Gulf of Aqaba to the east of the peninsula, particularly along the dramatic coastline of Na'ama Bay in Sharm el Sheikh. Camelback safaris offer distinctive desert excursions. « less
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Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Beach Resort

Nov 20, 2009

we stayed at Marriott beach hotel and had room with pool and side sea view, since arrival the staff were very friendly and helpful, our room was close to the main road and was slightly noisey but...more

Sunrise Island View Resort

4 of 5 stars
Manchester UK
Nov 20, 2009

I have just come back from the Sunrise Island View and would recommend this hotel. This was my first time to Egypt and upon arrival at the airport I was in bits as its so crazy with no organisasation...more

Mexicana Sharm Resort

3 of 5 stars
northumberland
Nov 20, 2009

we booked this hotel as an all inclusive deal but that was a mistake as the all inclusive ends at 11pm any drinks or food you want after this time has to be paid for . you can only eat in the main...more

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