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Port el Kantaoui is purpose-built and
self-contained, whereas Sousse has a genuine
old town, which makes you feel as if you are
in the Arab world.
Golf is a developing activity, while many
hotels have thalassotherapy spas. Classic
Collection recommends these resorts for
quieter couples and young families, but not
for party groups or singles.
“Clean shallow waters off gently shelving
beaches are perfect for younger children, As well as being a renowned dive destination, Sharm el Sheikh’s wide range of nightlife and shops makes it popular with young people
and larger hotels have a good standard of
children’s clubs,” adds Boyer. Sharm is a great diving destination and an abundance of trendy bars, restaurants
very big on nightlife and shopping, so good and the odd nightclub. “Taba is mainly
for younger clients seeking lots to do. Taba known for its diving, but the PGA golf course
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Heights, which is much quieter, is also is also a popular attraction.”
Sharm el Sheikh and Taba Heights mainly a diving resort. Both centres have a Cadogan’s Doug Mathieson adds: “Sharm
These resorts on Egypt’s Sinai peninsula are temperature range of 22C to 27C all winter. is a great honeymoon destination, and the
purpose-built with mass tourism in mind. The flight time is about five hours to diving and snorkelling are incredible.
Quality is high and prices competitive. A either airport, with transfers less than an “But it is not ideal for people who are
week’s all-inclusive from £500 compares well hour. looking to explore the local area, as holidays
with most European resorts, and return flights Panorama’s Mark Littlefair says: “Sharm tend to be quite isolated and resort based.”
to Sharm with easyJet start at about £200. has good nightlife, with Naama Bay offering Turn to 38
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