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Inside Background
Culture 
Travelers should be respectful of the culture of Sinai and the Red Sea area...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Health & Safety 
Visitors should not necessarily be afraid of making a trip to Sinai and the Red...
Last edited: September 05, 2006
History 
Important dates in the history of Sinai: 30,000 BC – It is believed that...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Here is a link to some tourist information. Red Sea Riviera in Egypt
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
The weather in Sinai and the Red Sea region is hot, but it is not nearly as hot...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Visitors who are spending time in Sinai should consider reading the following...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  The main airport for the Sinai and Red Sea is Sharm el Sheikh. It is...
Last edited: September 02, 2006
Getting Around 
By bus:  Visitors should consider travel by bus to be the best method for...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
There is no need to rent a car in the Sinai. You will not use it; most of the...
Last edited: September 02, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The events which are celebrated in Sinai and the Red Sea area are primarily...
Last edited: August 31, 2006
Shopping 
There are two types of shopping options in the Sinai and Red Sea area and...
Last edited: September 01, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The most commonly enjoyed sporting activity among visitors to Sinai and the Red...
Last edited: September 01, 2006
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
  Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam (or Masalama) Peace be with you...
Last edited: September 12, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is expected in the tourist industry all over...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
Just having returned from Sharm El Sheikh a suggestion is to Exchange money in...
Last edited: November 20, 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: September 25, 2008
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