Holidays in Sharm el Sheikh

and is Egypt's biggest and most popular Red Sea resort. With a range of hotels to suit every taste and budget, an exciting variety of activities in the water and on land, and some of the region's best nightlife, holidays in Sharm el Sheikh can be as peaceful or as active as you choose. Divers are attracted to Sharm el Sheikh's variety and sheer number of dive sites, including Ras Mohamed National Park and the nearby wreck of the S/S Thistlegorm. Plentiful reefs also make for great snorkelling - and many hotels feature their own house reef (see individual hotel pages for details). For a complete Egypt experience, twin your Sharm el Sheikh holiday with a stay in Cairo or Luxor or a Nile Cruise, or visit some of the region's unmissable sights, including Petra and Jerusalem, on an excursion. Why should you visit Sharm el Sheikh? See what our Resort Manager Carrie Nightingale has to say... Resorts in Sharm el Sheikh Naama Bay If you want to be at the centre of the action, Naama Bay is the place to stay. - Naama Bay is Sharm el Sheikh's main centre, with hotels and dive centres overlooking sandy, gently shelving beaches. - an array of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants are located on and behind the main promenade. - many dive centres, including Red Sea Diving College, operate from Sharm el Sheikh's marina - there's a variety of shopping options from the old souk in downtown Sharm el Sheikh to the gold and silver sellers located in the modern shopping mall in the heart of Naama Bay. Garden Reef Bay Ideal for those looking for a holiday in a peaceful setting, within close proximity to the conveniences of Naama Bay. - set just to the north of Naama Bay - Garden Reef Bay is home to the renowned Gardens dive site, offering spectacular diving and snorkelling opportunities - a Red Sea Waterworld dive centre is based at the Hyatt Regency - a variety of fish and coral heads make the area particularly good for snorkelling. El Pasha & Um Marikha Bay Ideal for relaxing holidays by the pool or on the beach. - North of Garden Reef Bay - a quiet and peaceful area - home to Sharm el Sheikh's 18 hole golf course (in the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Resort) - approximately a 10 minute drive from Naama Bay, Sharm el Sheikh's busy centre. Ras Nasrani, Sharks Bay, White Knight Bay & Nabq Bay (Northers Sharm el Sheikh) Sharm el Sheikh's fast-growing second centre, and a great alternative to Naama Bay. - this area is seeing massive growth and is set to become Sharm el Sheikh's second major centre. - near the airport - home to The Soho Square entertainment centre (near The Savoy), rapidly becoming a hotspot, with a range fo restaurants, ice rink, bowling alley, nightclub, ice bar and more - this area is home to some of Sharm el Sheikh's most upmarket hotels - the reefs are in very good condition in this area, making it a favourite with divers and snorkelers. Ras Um Sid Great views over Sharm el Sheikh and the Red Sea, near the National Park. - South of Naama Bay - Ras Um Sid is close to Sharm el Sheikh's old souk - also close to Ras Mohamed National Park, with its stunning coral formations and abundance of underwater life. - Ras Um Sid is set on a rocky headland with spectacular views of the Red Sea and reefs. - please note hotels in this area may not be appropriate for those with walking difficulties, due to the characteristic steep slopes. Flights We offer holidays to Sharm el Sheikh year round from both Gatwick and Manchester. We can also tailormake a holiday to Sharm el Sheikh from several regional airports - please call us for further information. All our flights are direct to Sharm el Sheikh airport and include 20kg luggage allowance, in-flight meals and taxes