Sharm el Sheikh 'is Top Diving Spot'

Sharm el Sheikh is Top Diving Spot Sharm el Sheikh is tipped as the world's best diving resort by an expert.

Comparison website Cheapflights.co.uk says that the Egyptian holiday hot spot is popular with divers for its "exquisite variety of coral" and the chance to see a wide range of other marine life.

Furthermore, it advises travellers that once their ocean adventures are over, there are plenty of land-based activities to make the Holiday of a lifetime.

"Sharm El Sheikh is famed not only for its white sandy beaches and rich nautical life, but also for its lively culture and bustling nightlife," says the comparison website.

It suggests going camel riding, taking a desert safari or travelling to some of the local antiquity attractions in the Egyptian resort.

Egypt is described by the Lonely Planet travel guide as a nation that has a "glorious" scope of attractions for holidaymakers to enjoy.

Holidaymakers are advised to visit famous historic landmarks such as the Great Sphinx of Giza and the pyramids.

Destinations news posted on 21 August 2008

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