Visitors
Sharm el-Sheik is a diver’s paradise and tourists from all over the world and especially from Arabic countries, Parts of Africa and Europe have made this one of their favorite summer destinations.

Season
If you want to enjoy the spoils of Sharm el-Sheik then the best time to visit is in winter season when the day might be warm but the night is definitely cooler at 20C. From December till May, Sharm el-Sheik is an island bustling with life due to the tourists who keep coming back for more. The summers here are usually very dry with temperatures hitting 42°C during the day and the water temperature can reach a maximum of 29°C.

Airport
The best way to reach Sharm el-Sheik is by flying down. The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, which was earlier known as the Ophira International Airport is well connected to major cities of the world. The other travel options will include boat, car and bus.

Nightlife
Nightlife in Sharm el-Sheik is vibrant with dazzling lights and loud music. Some of the popular discs include the Cactus Disco, Squeeze and the starlight disco.

Local beer
There are 2 large beer producing companies in Sharm el-Sheik and the the first one is Heineken, which locally produces and sells Heineken, Stella, Sakara and Mesiter. The second company is EgyBev and it produces Luxor, which is 100% local.

Boy vs. Girl
Sharm el-Sheik is definitely not the place to be for a woman traveling alone as most men and hotel staff can be quite pushy.

What to eat
Food in Sharm el-Sheik is delicious and they offer everything from Chinese to local Egyptian cuisine. Local Egyptian cuisine will include Asabi’ gullash bi-l-lahma: Dry pastry Fingers with Meat Filling, Kebab Halla Stewed Meat, Kofta, Kofta with Apricot Sauce, Kufta bi-l-fahma: Meat fingers flavored with charcoal, Lahma mu’assaga: Savory Minced Meat, Lamb and Eggplant and many more. You can find a good English breakfast as well as MacDonalds offering their favorite Hamburger and French fries.

The beach
Sharm el-Sheikh is situated on the Southern most tip of the Sinai Peninsula and offers some of the best beach activities. You can choose to laze around on the beach or sunbathe or you can enjoy some of the adventure water sports like diving, snorkeling, wake boarding, jet skiing etc. One of the most popular adventures is the one that will take you to the reefs of Tiran and Ras Mohammed, which are also famous as two of the best diving-spots in the world. At Ras Mohammed the strong currents of the Gulf of Aqaba meet the currents from the Gulf of Suez. There is a huge population of sea planktons and fishes, which attract Barracudas, Sharks and Murrays.

Visitors
A perfect family holiday destination, Hurgada is more famous as a resort for divers and swimmers. Most of the tourists visiting Hurgada come from all over the world but predominantly from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, US and Europe.

Season
The peak season in Hurgada is from November to March when tourists come here to get their share of the winter sun. Summer temperatures can reach 400C while the winters are more comfortable at 200C.

Airport
You can fly from anywhere in the world to Hurgada International Airport in Egypt. There are airport transfer services available and the charges for meet assist and transfer to Hurgada hotels will be approximately $27.50 per pax and $12.50 per pax in a group of 6 or more.

Nightlife
Nightlife in Hurgada is hot and happening and parties at clubs and bars run through to the wee hours of morning. Some of the best clubs of Hurgada include:
• Bierstube German Pub: all international drinks within a typically German ambience
• Captain Jack’s Pub and Beer Garden
• Captains Bar
• Conrad International Hurghada Trocadero Bar
• La Luna Summer Night Club
• Hilton Hurghada Resort Pub
• Jimmy’s: offers contemporary music and Karaoke
• Peanuts Bar: Serves draught beer and caters to a young crowd
• Pub 20 Bar: Offers live music and cozy ambience
• The Jokers Tavern

Local beer
Hurgada is a paradise for tourists and offers some of the finest in liquor and the most popular local lager beer is Stella. Egyptian wine at one time was the most popular especially through out the Roman Empire and beer had the same status as that of bread.

What to eat
Food in Hurghada offers an incredible dining experience. You can find a variety of cuisines and styles from Indian to Japanese, French, Mexican, Dutch, Italian, Thai, German, Chinese and the list goes on. Travellers from the US can find their favorite joints like KFC, Pizza Hut and even Hard Rock Café. There are local outlets in Hurghada that serve Egyptian specialties like Egyptian Koshary Pasta, Egyptian Lamb and Eggplant and Pineapple Rice Dessert.

The beach
The Hurghada beach is a cool place to be and for adventure seekers there is plenty in store. From snorkeling to swimming and boat trips to the coral, the beach offers a haven of activities. The beach provides the perfect surrounding for sunbathing and basically relaxing your mind, body and soul. Private beaches (hotels and such) are much better than the public beaches in Hurghada.