The chamber has been operating since 19 March, 1993, to the great relief of both divers and dive operators in Sharm El Sheikh, who previously had to endure a two hundred and fifty kilometre drive involving altitude changes and a border crossing when things went wrong ...Read more

As a non-driver I found myself quite apprehensive about the idea of driving what amounts to a mini tractor around the desert, but my fears were quickly allayed. On arrival at the centre we were given a fact sheet about the bikes. (There were a lot to choose from; automatic quads, manual quads, karts and even motorcycles for the more experienced desert riders.) I choose the automatic quad, as did most of my group, with two more adventurous fellows going for a manual quad and a cart ...Read more

"Bargaining for goods and services is customary in Egypt and many visitors relish negotiating for that elusive ‘best’ price. But for those unused to the concept, haggling can seem daunting. Securing the ‘right’ price, even for Egyptians, is an acquired skill that takes practice, patience and above all a sense of humour." ...Read more

The winter months have arrived in the Red Sea. Actually, when we think about it, when describing the months from December to February in the Red Sea, we should actually coin a word other than winter; so let’s name this article Milder Time in Red Sea. Here are few tips on how to make the most of your holiday if you are visiting the Red Sea between December and February. ...Read more