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Sharm el Sheikh is a city and the administrative hub of Egypt. It lies along the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula by the coastal strip between Mount Sinai and the Red Sea. It is regarded as "The City of Peace" due to the numerous international peace conferences which were held here. The city was also a former port although commercial shipping was greatly reduced throughout the years because of strict environmental laws. The major industry of Sharm el Sheikh now relies on domestic and foreign tourism. With this several Sharm el Sheik hotels have been established to accommodate the growing number of tourists going to the city for a vacation. Apart from the dramatic lansdscape, Sharm el Shiek is known for its year round temperate and dry climate as well as the long stretch of natural beaches. Throughout the year, its waters are calm and clear. In fact, it has become a popular place for various types of water sports, especially recreational snorkeling and scuba diving. With the wide variety of marine and underwater life as well as coral reefs, scuba diving and snorkeling activities are considered the best in the world in Sharm el Sheikh's waters. Scuba Divers from around the world, go to this city time and time again to experience its spectacular underwater scene. There are many Sharm el Sheikh Hotels near the Red Sea you can choose from. Other activities beach seekers will love include kite surfing, wind surfing, canoeing, boating, parasailing and more. For divers, Ras Mohammed is the best place to visit. It is South Sinai's national park which lies on the tip of Sinai Peninsula. It has a few of the most popular dive sites throughout the Red Sea. It features pounding currents, deep reef walls and stunning coral gardens. Luxury Sharm el Sheikh Hotels Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh This accommodation in Sharm el Sheik is located opposite Na'ama Bay. It faces many prime diving sites. Even the airport is close by at about 10 kilometers. This luxury seafront facility offers a Spa center, fitness center, tennis court and basketball courts. It also has a water sports center for accommodations to scuba diving activities in the Red Sea. Other amenities include a pool complex with whirlpools, a slide, river and cascades; four restaurants that serve Thai, International, Mediterranean and various grilled dishes; an Azure Lounge having a sun terrace; a poolside bar; music bar; and a business center for business and private meetings. Hyatt Regency offers 439 luxuriously furnished guest rooms with a terrace or balcony for stunning sea views. Each room is equipped with southern Mediterranean design, high speed Internet access, Egyptian cotton linens, marble bathrooms with walk-in showers and many more. Hilton Hotel Sharm Waterfalls This is one of the finest Sharm el Sheik hotels you can book into. It offers a wide range of amenities like coffee/tea makers, air conditioning units, mini bars, satellite TVs, spacious bathrooms with hair dryers, balconies and more. It has four onsite restaurants; namely Verdi's Bistro, La Cascade and Zahle as well as Pool Island Restaurant and Bar.
Article Source: http://www.bharatbhasha.net Article Url: http://www.bharatbhasha.net/travel.php/211931 Article Added on Saturday, February 6, 2010
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