TRAVEL GUIDE

If you are thinking of heading to Spain this summer for your vacations and specifically to the Costa del Sol (Coast of Sun) you will no doubt need more information on what to do and where to stay while there.

The Costa del Sol is one of Europe’s most visited holiday destination and attracts hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers each year not to mention those looking to live there permanently, but what is it that makes this part of the world so appealing to so many Europeans. Let’s take a look and find out more.

Well for a start, Spain draws many to is shores due to the gorgeous all year round weather that it enjoys pretty much all year round. With around 300 + days of sunshine each year, a summer holiday would not be a summer holiday without, well, sun.

The beaches are another draw for many. The Costa del Sol has hundreds of Kilometres of soft, golden sandy beaches which are rarely overcrowded. Beaches such as Torremolinos and Estepona are two of the biggest and you will never be pushed to find a spot in the sun. Another great thing about the beaches here is that they are very clean and well maintained.

If you do decide on Spain and the Costa del Sol this year, you will want to indulge in the great food that is on offer from the local tapas bars. The Spanish people are very proud of their cuisine and rightly so. Local specialities on the Costa del Sol include Paella and seafood.

You will also no doubt be looking for accommodation while staying in the Costa del Sol and you have a few options here. You can go for private Costa del Sol rentals where you can book a villa or an apartment direct from the owner or via an agent. Or you can go for a hotel option. Most of the hoteles en Costa del Sol are of a very high standard and provide you with different board basis including room only, bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all-inclusive depending on your personal requirements.

If you are looking for some great days out then the Costa del Sol has much to do apart from the beaches, bars and restaurants. You could try the Selwo Marina in Benalmadena which is great if you have kids. Here you will see Dolphins, Seal Lions, Birds and more all waiting to perform their tricks for you. Then there is the Crocodile Park in Fuengirola which is rather interesting. The Costa del Sol also has a number of great parks including Parque Paloma in Benalmadena which is huge and is really popular with families who can picnic while watching the wild rabbits that inhabit the park.

You may also want to try Fuengirola BioParc Zoo which is right in the center of Fuengirola town and is an absolutely great day out for the whole family.

So head for the Costa del Sol this summer, a world of fun and pleasure awaits you.

On the coast of the Sinai region in Egypt tourists from North were enjoying the Costa del Sol and the good times of holidays in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt site of the most exciting holiday. Sharm has really started to compete with some of the most popular resorts and Spanish of a book of tourism, offering excellent facilities for all and a chance to see some of the rich cultural history of Egypt.

Group holidays are becoming increasingly popular, whether for adults or mixed groups seeking to let their hair. Tourists wishing to visit Egypt and avoid large crowds around the most visited attractions are an oasis of luxury on the other side of the mighty Suez Canal. It is in the Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments of the peninsula continues to offer a preview, but the species least biblical. Want the groups can work in the arid interior of the Sinai by camel or by bus, stopping on the way to visit the ancient monastery of St. Catherine centuries.

The best group holidays in Sharm el-Sheikh is the ease with which most tourist attractions can be reached. For groups that do not really bother me splashing flights to Cairo cost about 60-70 pounds, or the most reasonable option is a night bus for one tenth the price of a ticket. There is also a bus service during the day, but is busier, noisier and more stops on the way to pick up other tourists bound Cairo. There are some offers an excellent three stars for groups wishing to book hotels in Sharm. Al Diwan Shark Bay has a beautiful, bright, modern and it is certainly not a typical horror travel package, which means that the hotel feels more luxurious than you would expect from a three star.

The hotel opened in 1999, which explains why it looks so good and has great facilities including steam baths and saunas for those who like to relax. Sharm Holiday Resort is ideal, especially for mixed groups that include children because of the wide range of facilities for adults and children to enjoy their holidays in Sharm el Sheikh. There is a mini club, playground and a children’s pool with some slides that seem funny. For adults there are two outdoor pools, one heated and must at all times of day and year. The hotel has a gym, a nightclub and an opportunity for guests to enjoy a massage after spending his energy dance or exercise.