| Since 1967 Sharm el Sheikh has gone through | | | | For most European travellers Sharm el Sheikh is |
| considerable change and growth. Known as "The City | | | | definitely a hotspot to consider, especially taking the |
| of Peace" for all the peace conferences held there, | | | | current exchange rate into consideration, as your |
| Sharm el Sheikh started off as a small fishing village; | | | | money can go quite a long way. It is important, |
| but with tropical weather ranging from 15 to 45 | | | | however, to do your homework as local traders (as |
| degrees Celsius over the year and an abundance of | | | | in any country) do like to take advantage of tourists |
| natural beauty, it has very quickly transformed into a | | | | that don't know any better. |
| top holiday destination. | | | | There are many fantastic restaurants to suit any |
| Sharm el Sheikh is also well known for some of the | | | | taste as well, but for those that like to stick to what |
| best scuba diving and water sport facilities in the | | | | they know, you can always find a McDonalds, |
| world and off the land you have crystal clear waters | | | | Startbucks, KFC and Hard Rock Cafe around a |
| with beautiful reefs that are home to over 1000 | | | | corner. |
| species of fish. | | | | As for recommended things to do, in addition to |
| On the land you have your idyllic beaches that can | | | | scuba diving in the warm waters, camel or horse |
| only be described as 'out of a brochure' and mountain | | | | riding in the desert while seeing the pyramids is highly |
| sceneries that have to be seen for yourself. | | | | recommended. |
| Although Sharm el Sheikh has developed considerably | | | | For those that like their air conditioned retail therapy |
| over the last 20 years, and is now a major holiday | | | | Sharm el Sheikh Holidays are a perfect choice. Local |
| destination with foreign hotel chains and franchises, it | | | | stands, shops and malls offer just about anything |
| still sustains its heritage and originality due to | | | | you could want and at very reasonable prices. As for |
| government regulations. It is still a rather small city | | | | night life, Sharm el Sheikh is certainly not short on |
| with a population of around 35,000, but is said to | | | | bars, clubs and casinos among other evening venues. |
| offer the best of Egypt without being overly | | | | Just be sure to plan your evening before hand to get |
| commercial and touristy. | | | | the most of out of it! |