Sunshine in Sharm El-Sheikh

The summer just doesn't feel right without trips to thethe bounty of beaches are used all year round and the
beach, endless barbeques and noticeable tan lines, butwaters have been discovered by enthusiastic scuba
once again the British climate has failed to provide thedivers and snorkelers to be among the finest in the
appropriate conditions. Many will write off the year asworld.
a waste, but others will be looking for holidays abroadAnother popular Egyptian destination is its capital and
to take in some much-needed autumn sun.largest city, Cairo. Being diverse as it is, Cairo offers a
Whilst many nearby European countries will suffer thegreat deal for tourists. Landmarks such as the Cairo
same fate - or at least have the courtesy to wait untilTower - a free-standing concrete tower that stands
after the summer to have their cold spells - nations onat 187 metres - and the Hanging Church - which dates
the northern edge of Africa, which are still reachableback to around 3AD - offer great sights for tourists to
with a flight of only a few hours, enjoy sunshine allvisit. Africa's major river, the Nile, flows through Cairo
year long. Booking an autumn break to one of theseand is something that should be seen - at least in part -
countries is often beneficial for Britons who might fail toby anyone visiting the country. Of course, the Great
cope with a genuine July sun - Egypt, for example,Pyramid of Giza is around 9 miles away and no trip to
sees average temperatures of around 32o C duringEgypt is complete without seeing the traditional
the summer months which drops off to a cooler, butmonuments.
still balmy, average of 24o C in September andEgypt is replete with locations of historic significance,
October. This is mainly thanks to the number of hoursand the cities of Luxor and Aswan form part of many
of sunshine in the country - even the cooler monthsNile river cruise holidays. Aswan is famous for its stone
(such as November and February, both of which seequarries, which provided the building materials for many
8 hours each day) are better off than the UK'sof Egypt's landmarks, including the Pyramids, and the
summer.city nowadays is the major travel hub of the south of
Tourists are also catching on to the fact that EgyptEgypt.
has more to offer than the iconic monuments that areLuxor, on the other hand, is situated atop the site of
known the world over - the Pyramids and the Sphinx -the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes and has frequently
but also provide the perfect place to go and relax.been referred to as the 'world's greatest open air
Whilst barbeques don't fit in with the local cuisine, theremuseum'; the ruins of the temple complexes of Luxor
are plenty of beaches and the opportunity to get aand Karnak stand within the modern city surroundings.
holiday tan is always available.Nearby, across the Nile and forming part of the West
One place that is becoming increasingly popular isBank (also referred to as Theban) Necropolis lies the
Sharm el-Sheikh, which is found on the coastal stripValley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, as well
between the Red Sea and Mount Sinai. Previouslyas numerous temples and monuments, which draw
used primarily as a port, environmental restrictionsthousands of visitors each year.
have had a huge effect on commercial shipping andSo, while it may seem as if the British skies are trying
tourism has taken over as lead industry. As a result,to thwart your attempts to bronze yourself, booking
Sharm el-Sheikh is now a beach resort and is home toEgypt holidays for you and your loved ones could help
a large number of hotels, restaurants bars andyou forget about the dismal weather back home and
shopping opportunities, which range from malls to localleave you with memories of an incredible culture that
souks. What's more, with rain rarely clouding the sky,will last a lifetime.