THE RED SEA Popular among Arabs and non-Arabs alike, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
offer plenty of beach-based entertainment day and night, but spending Ramadan in
these holiday hotspots is all about planning ahead; rooms here tend to fill
quickly. The holy month does not deter dive and desert guides, so it is business
as usual for the ever-popular boat and safari excursions.In Sharm, the
pedestrian section of Na'ama Bay is the all-night hangout, with plenty of
outdoor cafes to enjoy the evening air. In Hurghada, where most resorts
specialize in the all-inclusive vacation, the party is likely to be right there
at your hotel. The beat also goes on at all the clubs and discos, so check with
your hotel about the best places to see and be seen.
A safari is a
classic adventure trip, taking you into the natural habitat of Africa's amazing
wildlife. Being disabled shouldn't prevent anyone from going on safari and there
are now several pioneering companies in the market. Southern Cross Safaris in
Kenya for example offers special tours for the mobility impaired. Initially
inspired by a request from a paraplegic man, they adapted their tented
accommodation and vehicles for wheelchair users. On safari, guests stay in a
luxury tented camp in the heart of the Tsavo East National Park, beside a
tranquil watering hole. Disabled guests can take part in game drives using
vehicles fitted with all-round shock absorbers, ramps, and wheelchair securing
points.
No driving day is complete without two types of driving. One of
them is 4X4, while we will discuss the other in a short while. 4X4 vehicles
designed to tread the most treacherous terrains of slippery mountains and wet
clay lands. For those who are adept in such driving, a tailor made package can
be made with higher difficulty.
Egypt is a shopper's paradise a host of
local made goods. The Khan-al-Khalili bazaar in Cairo has many items of everyday
use. There are bazaars in other towns, as well. A traveler can get the best of
hand-made carpets, perfume-concentrates, and pharaohnic objects. Egyptian cotton
is world-known for its purity. Authentic papyrus can be purchased in the local
markets.
Diving in Sharm el Sheikh is performed either by boat or from
shore: the coast is almost totally lined by fringing or barrier reefs, with very
few sandy beaches; the more impressive dive sites are located though off the
coast. The Sharm el Sheikh diving area comprises also the famous Ras Mohammed
National Park, where access is permitted only with an entrance fee (payable
directly at all diving centers).
One morning was our schnorcheln Hurghada. Our caravan of 8 jeeps headed deep in to the wilderness for many
"dune bashing". Our driver Ahend careened such as for instance a drunken sailor
at sea within the steepest dunes. He talked on his mobile phone, when i
screamed.
Today Hurghada counts 248,000 inhabitants and is divided into
three parts: Downtown (El Dahar) is the old part; Sekalla is the city center,
and El Memsha (Village road) is the modern part.
So, I keep flipping
through travel guides about Mauritius information and it was just a week back
that I learnt a thing or two about quad safari hurghada. It is a fairly new form
of sport and though the term is not an unheard-of one, it actually is gaining
grounds all over the world. quad safari hurghada is a sport which is most common
in beaches, though you also have them at some of the deserts as in
Dubai.
Consumption of alcohol is permitted at some hotels, restaurants,
night spots, and tourist attractions. Other than these venues, alcohol should
never be consumed in public. You can actually be charged for being drunk in
public.