Sunday, June 12, 2011Experience the charm of Sharm El Sheikh
Here is a visit to the jewel of the Sinai Peninsula to experience life after the turmoil
With the flight promising a breathtaking aerial vista of crystal clear waters, you crash land to Earth when the bustling Sharm El Sheikh International airport leaps out at you when you disembark.
The mantra of the moment is ‘Leave all expectations behind’. The complex toilets (?) have probably seen better days but one has high hopes with the Egyptian Tourism Board drive to improve facilities across the country, including major airports.
Nestled between imposing mountains and the marine rich coastline, Sharm El Sheikh comes as a welcome relief from the everyday concrete jungle we face in Dubai.
Forget skyscrapers, the mostly whitewashed complexes dotting the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula are actually five-star coastal resorts that exclusively stretch out into the sparkling azure waters of the Red Sea, linked via a common promenade.
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