Family Holidays In Sharm el Sheikh
Warm sunny days, beautiful turquoise water and some of the best diving in the world are only a small part of what makes Sharm el Sheikh one of the best holiday resorts for the entire family. Located on the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, the area offers visitors an unmatched variety of activities along with a wide selection of accommodations and the stunning natural beauty of the region.
The main attraction most people come to Sharm el Sheikh for is, of course, the beautiful Red Sea and its wonderful beaches. Along with enjoying the sun and relaxation, scuba diving and snorkeling are favorite pastimes here and with good reason! The Red Sea Riviera, as the area is known, is renowned as a full service diver’s resort. One of the main reasons for its popularity with divers is the amazing diversity of sea life and its stunning coral reef system. Home to a unique ecosystem, the marine reserve of Jackson Reef is located where the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba meet. Divers frequently encounter such marine creatures as sea turtles, schools of puffer fish, sharks and many others. For more advanced divers, wreck diving has become a very popular sport and Sharm el Sheikh has plenty of sites for enjoying this pastime as well.
Away from the surf there is a myriad of fun and recreation available for the entire family. With thousands of square miles of desert near by, a great way to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of the dunes is going for a ride on a quad bike! A wonderful adventure for the entire family, there are a number of tour operators that will be happy to guide you to interesting destinations in the surrounding desert. Visit Bedouin camps where you will be greeted by friendly Bedouin and enjoy a cup of delicious tea or stay for a Bedouin barbecue depending on the hour. Then go for a camel ride before heading out toward the rugged beauty of the Sinai Mountains for some fabulous photo opportunities. Just remember to wear sun glasses or goggles and a head scarf to protect you from the sun and blowing sand! Afternoon tours are especially nice, allowing for the return trip after sunset and the opportunity to view the stars under the wide open sky. It’s truly spectacular!
No vacation is complete without a bit of souvenir hunting. In Sharm el Sheikh, Old Town is just the spot! Shopping in Old Town is not for the timid, but definitely the place to find some great bargains. The Old Town area has a traditional market where haggling is the norm but frills are not in abundance. The area offers an authentic shopping experience in true Egyptian style. There are some good cafes to be found in Old Town and prices are reasonable. Naama Bay also offers a nice selection of shops and boutiques but the prices are higher than in Old Town.
These are just a few of the attractions awaiting visitors take holidays in Sharm el Sheikh!
Holidaying at the Sheraton Algarve
The Algarve in Portugal is a popular holiday resort area. If you’re looking for something a little special, then look no further than the Sheraton Algarve. Perched upon the cliffs looking out over the ocean, in Albufeira, just thirty minutes drive from the main Faro International airport, this luxury hotel offers plenty of sun, unspoilt beaches, and excellent amenities.
This 5 star hotel offers impressive gardens, a 9 hole golf course, swimming pool, spa, water park, children’s club tennis courts and more. Inside, you can look forward to light airy interiors as well as intimate spaces, and luxury rooms and suites.
Each suite and guest room is designed using traditional Arabic décor that includes wonderful rich fabrics, exotic tiles and intricate carved headboards. Private terraces offer views out over the ocean, gardens or golf course.
This hotel is ideal for family holidays or romantic getaways, and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants as there are eight different restaurants on site as well as two bars. The O Pescador serves seafood fresh from the ocean, and the Jardim Colonial gives you the chance to enjoy a wide range of international cuisine. At the Il Giardino you can taste excellent Italian food, and at the O’Grill everything Mediterranean is available. The Piri Piri set amid a pinewood forest offers Portuguese food, and both the Beach Club and the Corda Café offer a mixture of snacks and light meals.
Kids will be happy here visiting the Porto Pirata Children’s Village which is housed inside two life size wooden pirate ships. There’s plenty to do here from bouncy castle to basket ball court, and even an 18 hole mini golf course which mums and dads can have a go at too.
If you want a slightly more intense golfing experience, then the 9 hole course here at the resort will thrill any golfer. It’s famous ‘Devils Parlour’ hole is a 180m drive to clear the cliffs. The club house offers another place to relax after your game, and there is an on-site golf academy with indoor driving bay where you can practice your swing too.
It’s not all go go go here either, the beaches are a great place to relax and enjoy the sunshine, and there are some fabulous places to visit close by too. One which offers a really fun and special family experience is a trip to Vale do Freixo farming estate in the Serra do Caldirai hills.
A seven night stay here in a deluxe resort view room will cost you as little as £725 per person, and includes return flights, transfers and of course breakfast.
bmi launchinf flights to Nice and Agadir
bmi, British Midland International, Heathrow’s second largest airline, has today announced new routes to Nice in the south of France, commencing on 25 August 2011, and to Agadir in southwest Morocco, commencing on 29 October 2011. Flights are available to book now at flybmi.com
Flights to Nice will operate daily from London Heathrow during the summer, increasing to twice daily from 30 October 2011. Economy return fares start from just £99 including taxes.
Direct flights to Agadir will operate twice weekly from London Heathrow on Tuesdays and Saturday. Economy return fares start from just £299 including taxes. The launch of the Agadir route follows bmi’s launch to Marrakech and Casablanca earlier this year and the subsequent increase in flights to Marrakech from three to five per week from 1 October 2011.
Joerg Hennemann, Chief Commercial Officer, bmi, commented:
“Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Nice has long been a favourite year-round destination and we are delighted that our customers now have the chance to discover this cosmopolitan city with convenient schedules.”
“The addition of Agadir will enable us to meet the increasing demand from both corporate and leisure customers. Agadir is a vibrant city on the Atlantic coast renowned for its year round climate, enjoying over 300 days of sunshine per year. Its unspoilt charm and location near the foot of the Atlas Mountains means whether you?re looking for a relaxing beach holiday or something more adventurous the area has something for everyone.”
bmi will offer a full service Business Class and Economy cabin with conveniently timed schedules for both business and leisure customers. Seating in the Business Class cabin will be in a 2:2 configuration, with the middle seat kept free to offer more space to work or just to relax. A full Business Class service, including hot meals and a fully stocked bar service will be served on all flights.
Customers in Economy will enjoy bmi’s full service benefits such as free checked baggage to a total weight of 20kg and a complimentary food and beverage service, including full bar, throughout the day.
bmi Business Class customers and Diamond Club Gold and Silver members can take advantage of bmi’s flagship international lounge, The Great British Lounge, at London Heathrow Terminal One. Star Alliance Gold members are also offered complimentary lounge access.
bmi has also recently announced a new route to Amritsar in northwestern India, commencing on 13 October 2011. In addition the airline has recently launched a new mobile website becoming the first British airline to enable customers to book and pay for flights using their smartphones.
For more information visit flybmi.com
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