Enjoy World Class Diving in the Red Sea

If Egyptian pyramids are wonders of the world, the coral reefs and turquoise waters of the Red Sea are underwater wonders as well. Their beauty is due in part to their age, which could be as much as 7,000 years old, and due to their myriad lagoons, cylinders and atolls which stretch along 1,240 miles of coastline. Book cheap Red Sea holidays to explore this impressive diving location in the gulf between Africa and Asia.

For serious divers, the Red Sea provides numerous recreational dive sites, in particular, Ras Mohammed, which is in a national park near the resort city of Sharm El Sheikh. The nearby shipwreck of the SS Thistlegorm, which sunk in 1941, is a popular dive site. For those less inclined to the deep, however, organised snorkelling trips and mini-sub rides are equally enjoyable alternatives. All inclusive Red Sea holidays in 2012 provide exciting opportunities for dolphin viewing, sunset cruises and desert tours.

Hurghada - A Lively Red Sea Resort

A big appeal on the Red Sea Coast is the amazing views across desert and beach terrain. A popular Red Sea holiday resort is Hurghada, which plays host to much of the nightlife in the area. Although it attracts yachtsmen, scuba divers, sailors and swimmers, Hurghada is filled with all kinds of entertainment seekers, from gamblers to nature lovers to traditional belly dancers.

Sharm El Sheikh is another well-developed resort city that provides luxurious accommodation, plenty of restaurants and good opportunities for shopping. After a hard day’s sunbathing or scuba diving, visitors can relax in a wide selection of bars, nightclubs and casinos.

Package red sea holidays present excellent opportunities for bargain shopping, especially in Hurghada’s tax-free shopping emporium. Buy Egyptian cotton, leather, perfume and jewellery in between relaxing on the sun-drenched beaches of the Red Sea.

Browse Holiday Hypermarket’s discount prices to find flights to the Red Sea Riviera this holiday season.