Posted by Lisa | Posted in General Travel | Posted on 28-10-2009
Tags: cheap holidays, Cheap Hotels, egypt hotels, hotel deals, Hotels, sharm el sheikh hotels, travel
When it comes to top holiday destinations abroad, Sharm el Sheikh has to be applauded for its determination and consistency. The destination has successfully transformed itself from out-of-the-way backpacker town to mega tourist magnet and – what’s more – has made it look easy. The hard work has been well rewarded and today it is well established as a top holiday resort with one purpose: to deliver the ultimate holiday experience. Excellent year-round weather and huge diversity, from desert to sea, have contributed to its all round appeal. Added to this, with Egypt having attracted praise this year as a great value holiday destination, visitors to Sharm el Sheikh can benefit from a good mix of luxury and affordability as well.
Hotels
You’re unlikely to find uninterrupted calm and seclusion on your visit to Sharm el Sheikh, but you could find pretty much everything else. The range of Sharm el Sheikh hotels on offer is impressive, from top quality luxury hotels to cheap family-friendly resorts. Renowed names such as Sheraton, Hilton and Ritz Carlton have all moved in over the years. Happily, they don’t have to come with a high price tag as there are numerous deals and special offers around at the moment allowing you guilt free indulgence. If you’re looking for something more low key, then there are plenty of boutique hotels and budget resorts on offer.
Things to do
Sharm el Sheikh is fortunate to have an incredible natural backdrop meaning that the list of things to do is as varied and accommodating as its choice of hotels. The region’s greatest attractions have always been underwater. Scuba divers and snorkelling enthusiasts will find themselves in particularly good company with mass of exotic marine life and stunning coral reefs on offer, but there are plenty of other water sports to enjoy, including sailing, jetskiing and wind surfing.
If keeping your feet on dry land seems more appealing, then you can investigate activities at the other end of the spectrum and venture into the desert for some camel trekking, or perhaps investigate golf facilities and spas closer to your hotel. Desert safaris, shopping and sunbathing go without saying, of course.
Culture
With Sharm el Sheikh being so well known for its activities you could be forgiven for thinking that history and culture have taken a back seat. However, one of Egypt’s most important religious sites lies just nearby. St Catherine’s monastery is where Moses is said to have seen the burning bush before travelling up Mount Sinai close by to receive the Ten Commandments.
Night time
Sharm el Sheikh is not short on entertainment for those seeking a wild night out and has a Vegas-style quality thanks to its bright lights, bars, clubs and casinos. It’s bright and vibrant street scenes are reminiscent of Vegas nightlife. It does, however, have one distinct advantage over America’s own land-locked playground… Sharm el Sheikh’s central charms will always come back to its beautiful coastlines and breathtaking underwater vistas.
Sharm el Sheikh may have transformed itself into a platform for tourist indulgence, but its humble beginnings lie in its natural wonders. Explore them to the fullest with some excellent deals on Sharm el Sheikh hotels this winter.

