Traditional Egyptian Sharm: Hilton Sharks Bay
It is hard to believe that just 40 years ago Sharm el Sheikh was a small fishing village with just a handful of locals. Nowadays this cosmopolitan resort has become a favourite destination of the rich and famous looking for modern luxury and breathtaking scenery. As well as the world-renowned diving sites, Sharm el Sheikh offers a beach holiday with a twist. Visitors who stay at the Hilton Sharks Bay, for example, can relax by one of the hotel’s seven pools one day and be exploring the Egyptian desert the next. And although highly developed, holidaymakers can still get a sense of place by visiting Sharm Old Town, with its traditional market and Beirut-style cafes.