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RE: Where should we go diving from Paris?

by KhaledMoftah 08 May 2012

For a short dive holiday I would stick with Sharm as the diving is pretty good almost all year round. Certainly better than the rest at…
RE: Where should we go diving from Paris?

by surfboy 08 May 2012

Yes, Egyptian Red Sea but not necessarily Sharm, also Dahab, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and many others. For me Sharm is way too developed now..…
RE: Manatees

by surfboy 29 April 2012

Not sure about Manatees, but had a great encounter with a Dugong (which I think is a related species) in Marsa Alam, Southern Red Sea.…
RE: How long is a piece of string...

by surfboy 27 April 2012

Heres a few ideas. First Red Sea and I see you plan to go there already. So maybe few trips there, Dahab, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and many…
RE: Between Europe & Egypt - cheapest way

by otabe 24 April 2012

I once flew from Frankfurt to Marsa Alam, Egypt, one-way, for about $58 including all taxes on Condor. There are tons of cheap flights…
RE: Advanced open water

by dxb1969 06 April 2012

The diving in Jordan is around Aqaba and is quite limited. As far as I know, there are no direct flights from the UK to Aqaba. You would…
RE: Advanced open water

by surfboy 06 April 2012

With only just over a week I would look at the Egyptian Red Sea, Dahab, Sharm, Hurgahada etc great diving and interesting place. Most…
RE: Diving in Egypt

by amyzengrace 02 April 2012

First, where do you want to dive? Sharm--probably more pricey compared to other places. Dahab--laid back, backpacker's haven. Further…
RE: Can we please settle the EGYPT BEACHES controversy?

by davidfromOz 14 February 2012

Despite the winds, Dahab is definitely my favourite. Catw's advice is good as always. It's the perfect place to relax and a lot of people…
Re: Can we please settle the EGYPT BEACHES controversy?

by zahirnathoo 13 February 2012

Thanks. Looked at Marsa Alam per your suggestion. It looks fantastic, just like the place I'd want to be. Only problem is getting in and…
RE: Can we please settle the EGYPT BEACHES controversy?

by lesleyf 13 February 2012

I've been to all of the above and have to say that for sandy beaches and clear water, Marsa Alam beats everything.
RE: Edfu - Marsa Alam - Berenice -Aswan on bike?

by onlyMark 31 January 2012

As far as I remember the road from Berenice to Aswan is tarmac - though sandy at times. Quite if it is still allowed along there now,…
Re: Edfu - Marsa Alam - Berenice -Aswan on bike?

by wwwdottourdottk 31 January 2012

Edfu to Marsal Alam and on to Berenice should be possible (was last year for two cyclists I know). But the other section? Are you sure…
Edfu - Marsa Alam - Berenice -Aswan on bike?

by emes 31 January 2012

Hi, I am coming on the bike to Luxor area and my idea is to go, if possible, from Edfu to Marsa Alam, and then to Berenice and the minor…
Marsa Alam snorkeling - Three Corners or Best Western Solitaire

by JeanetteB 29 January 2012

` We are travelling a family with 2 kids, 8 & 12 years, all of us experienced snorkelers and divers (the adults). We just bought flight…
RE: Beaches in Tunisia?

by neckervd 25 December 2011

Tunesia is definitely too cold. Europeans go to the Red Sea beaches: Hurghada, E Quseir, Makadi, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Marsa Alam, Sharm-el-S…
Come to Marsa Alam for the winter!

by fisemma 11 November 2011

I need girls for work, all nationalities. Great work in 5 star hotel, everything included and great salary. Pls contact me! Emma.nilsson@y…
RE: snorkelling in Sharm and Dahab

by davidmarsh 12 October 2011

Thanks. I did some research on youtube and the coral in Dahab looks good from the videos. I've dived in Marsa Alam and was not impressed.…
Re: Campaign to get Thomson to reinstate flights to Taba.

by Romey1987 10 October 2011

All, There are three planes a week to Taba, with occupancy of around 80%. With only one plane from Gatwick, prices will rise as demand…
RE: Ideas for a two weeks vacation in Egypt and Cyprus wanted

by neckervd 09 October 2011

"We would like to see and do a bit of everything. ( beach , sun , snorkel , culture , history & some out door activities )": Beaches:…
RE: Dive Camp south of Egypt

by marttin 05 October 2011

Thank you for your reply. It looks nice, but I think it's still too much expensive for us (at least prices that I found)... And maybe…
RE: Dive Camp south of Egypt

by amyzengrace 04 October 2011

Glad you asked. There is a fantastic dive "resort" in Hamata--Zabargad Dive Resort. Orca Dive Centre is on the premises and they run a…
Dive Camp south of Egypt

by marttin 03 October 2011

Hi, I'm planning one week diving trip to Egypt in november (I'm advanced diver, my gf is planning to do a diving course). We have a flight…
RE: 8 nights in Egypt

by amyzengrace 30 September 2011

Aswan to Luxor---take the train. The Nile cruise will take you three precious days which could better be used sightseeing. Alternative:…
RE: snorkelling in Sharm and Dahab

by surfboy 16 September 2011

Im sure its changed a lot for the worse over 20 years! Sharm is now hugely developed with resorts along at least 10km of the coast. Dahab…