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Background 
The Marsa Alam area provides a number of options for travellers looking for a...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
Marsa Alam, once nothing more than a quaint Red Sea fishing village, and still...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Dive operators 
 One of the reasons for going to Marsa Alam is the diving and snorkelling...
Last edited: 12 April 2009
Marsa Abu Dabab 
Marsa Abu Dabab is located south of Marsa Alam International Airport on the way...
Last edited: 18 May 2009
Dolphin House Reef (Sha'ab Samadai) 
Spinner dolphins are often (but not always) seen at this reef, as a result it...
Last edited: 18 June 2008
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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: 18 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Important Phrases 
  Greetings and first time meet:  Hello (friendly greeting) – assalamu aleikum...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is not expected, and if you do not tip it will...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
Just having returned from Sharm El Sheikh a suggestion is to Exchange money in...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: 01 December 2008
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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