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Sharm el-Sheikh

Some like it hot and those who like it really hot head to Sharm el-Sheik. A smart tourist resort located on Egypt's Sinai peninsula, Sharm el-Sheikh is fast becoming one of Egypt's best-loved destinations. Top-class hotel complexes, chic boutique hotels, fine beaches, lively nightlife and a good shopping and dining scene make this a popular destination among well-heeled visitors, while excellent watersports opportunities, a rich history and colourful local culture add to Sharm el-Sheikh's charm.

The resort enjoys baking sun and soaring temperatures all year round, making a visit to Sharm el-Sheik a good option for winter holidays as well as summer breaks. Sunlovers can take the opportunity to just kick back and relax by the beach or hotel pool, while those who like their holidays a little more active can try scuba diving, swimming, sailing and windsurfing, as well as desert safaris, horse riding and even camel riding. Scuba diving is a particularly popular option and there are many dive schools here.There are various sites of historical interest within easy reach of Sharm el-Sheikh and numerous tour companies on hand to show visitors the sites. Golf courses and casinos sit side by side with traditional Bedouin tents and live music from local musicians can often be heard in the many bars and restaurants to be found here.

Shopaholics won't be disappointed either - there are lots of stores selling locally-produced arts and handicrafts, while the Sharm el-Sheik mall is a popular spot for serious shoppers. With a 10-mile beach stretching along the peninsula from Sharm el-Sheikh and numerous smaller beaches dotted nearby, there's plenty of opportunity to take a cooling dip in Sharm el-Sheikh and many of the larger hotel complexes offer pools, sports and games facilities as well as child-minding services.