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One of most admired vacation communities sits on the South Sinai Peninsula, which offers the simplicity of sun, sea and sand.  South Sinai is known for the best snorkeling and scuba diving along the peaceful waters as underwater enthusiasts have been delighted with for years.

Luxury in your own vacation rental home in South Sinai

Then there are the endless, shifting dunes of the desert and granite peaks giving the South Sinai a personality never witnessed before.

While on vacation in the South Sinai region, don’t miss taking a trip to the national park of Ras Mohamed. Tour operators in Naama Bay offer day trips by boat, allowing for an abundance of scuba and snorkling.  The Ras Mohamed National Park was established in 1983, both on land and on water, to preserve the area’s unique ecosystems. You’re never far from nature at work within the park.

The most popular area in the South Sinai is Sharm El Sheikh which presents nightlife, spas, international cuisine restaurants, cafés, tour operators, casinos, and internet access.

The Sanafir Vacation Club, shown here, is a two bedroom modern fully equipped apartment sleeping six. The resort is in the heart of Naama Bay, making it a convenient location and still offering privacy.

If diving and snorkeling are not your style; a very popular option for the non-diver are the large fleets of glass bottom boats accessible in Naama Bay, so the opportunity is presented to see some wonderful colorful marine life staying out of the water.

Located in the old town of Sharm, you can find a more “traditional “side of Egypt. The streets are filled with bazaars and restaurants

In the evening, dine under the stars in a tent in the desert. The feast begins after sunset as you are driven into the desert while Bedouin men and women cook a traditional Egyptian meal consisting of meat, fish, rice, pasta with dessert and some herbal homemade tea. As you sit in the Bedouin tent, you will hear the first hand experiences of life and living in the desert and other traditional Bedouin lifestyles.

For some non-traditional times in the desert, try quad biking. This is held in the desert areas outside of Sharm. Better yet, visit the Colored Canyon with a very popular safari tour. The dramatic rock formations and canyon walls will take your breathe away.

One will find a treasure trove in South Sinai, filled with not only diverse landscape but history as well. A tour operator or agent can arrange some unique trips that will create many memories.

Mount Sinai, aka Moses Mountain, is one of the top attractions to visit. It is not for the faint hearted because the climb along the path of Moses is a four hour trek. You can make it easier on your self by riding a camel most of the way. This is fantastic, although the climb by foot or camel may be very tiring, it is worth it for the amazing views.

Pleasant dreams and delightful realities await you.

At the foot of Mount Sinai stands St. Catherine’s Monastery, which in itself is very beautiful and has a real sense of history about it. The richly decorated Orthodox Church, was built around what is thought to be Moses’ Burning Bush and water well, thus making the bible stories come alive.

The pinnacle of a visit to South Sinai is to go back even further in time with an invitation from the Pharaohs with a day trip to Cairo. Be prepared for a long journey that starts very early in the morning taking six hours. This may be your only chance to see one of the last remaining wonders of the world of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. The Cairo Museum can be explored also. You will be back in the evening just in time to set your head upon a pillow in your vacation rental.