Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh is often referred to as the "City of Peace", due to the number of international peace conferences that are held there.

It's no wonder, fantastic locations, exotic wildlife, and guaranteed sunshine all year round make it almost seems like a paradise on earth.

Its not just the sunshine however, that makes Sharm el Sheikh, the small fishing village turned holiday hotspot, so appealing. The sheer range of activities is the strength of the region. Those interested in an adventure, experiencing unique sights on land and sea, will find no shortage of activities or locations. If cliffs, bays, and beaches don't provide enough wonder and excitement then below the sea is a whole other world of wonder.

Sharm el Shiekh offers world class diving and with an amazing diversity of marine life, from turtles, blue spotted rays, jacks, snappers, barracudas, lionfish, reef fish, as well as an endless bed of colourful coral among fascinating sunken wrecks, there will always be a site to behold.

You are sure to be just as eager to cool off under the sea as you are to experience the consistent sunshine. No matter what hotel or location you stay in you can be sure that a diving centre is not far. The region boasts nearly fifty dive centres, and claim that more Europeans learn to dive during their vacations in Sharm el Sheikh than anywhere else in the world.

The adventure is only one aspect of Sharm el Sheikh. If that's not your thing, then each resort offers a multitude relaxing leisure activities, such as spas, sunbathing, hot springs, sports and nightly entertainment. With over 10 miles of sandy beaches across the coast, you are sure to find the perfect spot for all your needs.

For a shopping experience, visiting the historical towns of Sharm El Sheikh you will mean experiencing traditional markets, offering a variety of unique foods and souvenirs. However modern shopping retailers are still present in the Na'ama Bay area.

If a day of sand, sea, and shopping still leaves you wanting more, then Na'ama Bay is the place to be. The perfect spot for night life activities, the restaurants providing for all tastes and budgets as well as many clubs, discos, or entertainment venues to choose from.

The rapidly growing resort has its own airport and national carriers such as British Airways now operate regular flights to Sharm el Sheikh as well as the many tour operatorsWith the internet its now even easier to micro manage just what you plan to do and how much you are willing to spend before you even arrive. On sites such as viator.com you can view and pre-book tours and activities or simply use it for ideas of how to spend you time once you're there.

More and more airlines are offering resort guides - here is an overview of Sharm el Sheikh form British Airways