The resort of Sharm el Sheikh remains as popular as ever and to help out holiday makers looking for a late deal, Avro have added extra capacity from both Gatwick and Manchester for the February half term.

There will be extra capacity from Gatwick departing Friday 10th and 17th February while the extra capacity from Manchester will depart on Sunday 12th and 19th February.

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There are a wide range of hotels available in Sharm to suit all budgets so if you are looking for a bit of winter sun then get booking now to avoid missing out.

If you fancy scuba diving, why not check out Emperor Divers who are handily based in Na’ama Bay and can offer a full range of course and daily diving. Full details of their prices and special offers can be found on their website – http://www.emperordivers.com

For more information about Sharm el Sheikh, check out our Sharm page

The Chamber of Diving and Water Sports in Hurghada has reported the theft of 49 scuba tanks from Aquarius Diving Club.

The tank numbers are:
P658292/P658103/P6518166/P658546/P658316/P658089/P658282/

P658242/P658400/P658214/P658137/P658142/P642877/P658324/

P658622/P658258/P658119/P658123/P658188/P658138/P657906/

SL8504/SL8857/SN0441/SN0728/SN0727/SN0407/SN0413/SN0442/

SN6211/SN6127/SN6039/SN5849/SN5838/SN5913/P589216/SN6083/

SN6075/SL8638/SN5804/SR0074/SQ7996/SQ6998/SQ8125/SQ9899/

P589203/P588672/P589277/P589215

Anyone with information should contact CDWS or Aquarius Diving Club.

http://www.aquariusredsea.com
http://www.cdws.travel/

Easyjet Holidays have launched a new campaign ‘There’s more to Egypt‘. It is showcasing how much there is do on a holiday to Egypt, from scuba-diving in the Red Sea, quad-biking in the desert, soaking up the culture on a day trip to the pyramids in Luxor or just relaxing on the beautiful white sandy beaches.

Egypt remains as one of Easyjet’s top selling destinations and there is some great value on offer with their holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam right up until June 2012.

Prices are available for 7 nights to Sharm el Sheikh from just £225pp.
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Dahab translates to ‘Gold’ in Arabic and this relaxed resort around sixty minutes north of Sharm el Sheikh and less than sixty minutes from the international airport is a treasure in the Sinai peninsula. Sharm el Sheikh is tailored considerably more for tourists while Dahab was normally a more laid back surroundings historically where backbackers would travel to looking for a less busy getaway. Even though the interest in the destination is growing, it is still a superb place to go to for anyone looking for a more low key destination.

A large number of first time visitors to Egypt will opt for the large destinations of Sharm el Sheikh or Hurghada but Dahab features a appeal of its own that people returning to Egypt discovered. All along the main bay are several small cafes and restaurants, a number have their own little bit of beach. People go to Dahab to sit back with a drink and look out over the clear, blue waters of the Gulf of Aqaba.

Dahab is also a renowned location for scuba divers who travel here to dive the legendary ‘Blue Hole’. The dive centres in Sharm el Sheikh and Nuweiba regularly bring divers here for a day trip and this gives an indication of the attraction of the dive site. Of all the fantastic dive sites in Egypt, the Blue Hole in Dahab is considered one site that every diver must experience. It isn’t the only dive site in the Dahab region and the water is teeming with vibrant fish and gorgeous coral reefs.

For those searching for a little retail therapy, you’ll find the regular mementos available coupled with places to get jewellery, perfumes and other fragrances. It is usually possible to bargain with the market stall owners to try to obtain a good deal and haggling is also a part of the shopping experience in most of the normal shops regardless of what they are selling.

Dahab is also a great starting point to head out and explore the Sinai. Snorkelling tours are common as are quad bikes out in the desert. Day trips to St Catherine’s Monastery high in the Sinai mountains are recommended, even if you pick the very early start time to see the sun rise from Mount Sinai. For everyone wanting a stress-free destination which has a bit of character, Dahab is probably worth thinking about.

In step with practically all other sea side destinations in Egypt, snorkelling excursions are offered for tourists to Taba and Taba Heights. The location is Pharoah’s Island and it is sometimes called Farun Island. It is located just off the Sinai coast around 40 minutes cruising time from Taba Heights harbour. At the island, probably the most prominent landmark is the ancient fortification built in the period of the Crusades by the Saracens.

The snorkelling outing is run on a delightful boat with masts and lots of deck space allowing you to soak up the sunshine. The location in the upper end of the Gulf of Aqaba is excellent with the mountain range of the Sinai on one side and breathtaking views over to Jordan on the other. In spite of this, the exceptional views are seen under the clear, warm waters.

Before you can put on your mask and enter the water, the snorkelling guide will brief you about a small number of things in regards to the snorkelling area. Dive charter boats also head to Pharoah’s Island so while it’s very easy to only look down and see the array of marine life, you need to be mindful of various other boats, divers and where you are.

After the formalities are completed, your own snorkelling gang gets into the sea and you are a witness upon a tremendous marine world packed with life and colour. Most people believe that diving is the ideal way to observe the incredible underwater life of the coral reefs however snorkelling has one particular big advantage. Normal scuba gear is what is referred to as open circuit. In Layman’s terms, which means that whenever you breathe out using scuba equipment, you to produce flow of bubbles into the water. This will annoy the fish and so it’s more difficult to get near to them. However, there aren’t any bubbles when snorkelling and you may float along in your own quiet world and you’ll be very impressed at just how close you are able to the tiny fish without frightening them away.

The variety of fish and things to see while snorkelling at Pharoah’s Island is quite simply mind blowing. In a perfect world you should attempt to get nearer to the coral reefs as many of the creatures remain near to it but don’t forget not to touch because there are lots of things such as Fire Coral and Lion Fish that can give you a terrible sting. It is quite possible you will come across the little Clown Fish which we all like. If you are especially lucky, you may also see a Frog Fish which is found in this part of Egypt. Trips to Pharoah’s Island are popular and operate on a daily basis.