Tuesday, 26 September 2017
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Friday, 8 September 2017
Farsha Beach Sharm El Sheikh
Farsha Beach Sharm El Sheikh
You will fall in love with Farsha Beach in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. On a trip to Sharm El Sheikh on my own, just to have some time the think and relax, I got a taxi down the coast as a local told me about a beach I just had to see for myself. Wow, it was stunning. Crystal clear waters and so much sea life. It was a sheltered bay too so tanning was easy. A bit of climb down and back up again to the road, but well worth it. One of my favorite beaches in the world.
Enjoy Dahab Holiday on the beach - South Sinai - Egypt
Enjoy Dahab Holiday on the beach - South Sinai - Egypt
Dahab - Blue Hole - Ras Abu Gallum - Blue Lagoon - Three Pools (Genai) - Gabr el Bint.
This trip includes snorkeling equipment – fins, mask and snorkel and camping gear.
We can also cater special trips based on your preferences. If you want it, we can do it!
This trip includes snorkeling equipment – fins, mask and snorkel and camping gear.
We can also cater special trips based on your preferences. If you want it, we can do it!
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The Best Hotels in Hurgada
The Best Hotels in Hurgada
Hurgada is a city in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. It is a main tourist center and the third largest Egyptian city (after Suez and Ismailia) located on the Red Sea coast.
The best hotels in Hurgada:
- Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh. It is offering a haven of luxury, beautifully and ideally located in the heart of Sahl Hasheesh Bay, extending on over 600 m2 of private sandy beach, features blue infinitive pools (heated in winter) with exceptional full sea view, bright sunlight and sunset scenery.
- Jaz Makadi Oasis Resort. This village-style resort, built in the Nubian Style, is located in Madinat Makadi. It is just 250 m from Makadi Bay’s sandy beach. The lagoon-style pool has water slides and is surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers.
- Sheraton Soma Bay Resort. This hotel is situated on a beach in Soma Bay, 30 km from Hurghada. It features a large outdoor pool, 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, and rooms with balconies and sea views.
- Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel. Located in Hurghada, this 5-star deluxe beach hotel provides a haven of luxury with its large aquatic park and floodlit golf course. Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel features refreshing pool space and a private sandy beach on the warm Red Sea waters.
- Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea. Located in Hurghada, Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea features a private beach, an outdoor pool and a spa. Free Wi-Fi access is available. It offers a mini club, a kid's club and heated children's pool.
The best hotels in Hurgada:
- Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh. It is offering a haven of luxury, beautifully and ideally located in the heart of Sahl Hasheesh Bay, extending on over 600 m2 of private sandy beach, features blue infinitive pools (heated in winter) with exceptional full sea view, bright sunlight and sunset scenery.
- Jaz Makadi Oasis Resort. This village-style resort, built in the Nubian Style, is located in Madinat Makadi. It is just 250 m from Makadi Bay’s sandy beach. The lagoon-style pool has water slides and is surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers.
- Sheraton Soma Bay Resort. This hotel is situated on a beach in Soma Bay, 30 km from Hurghada. It features a large outdoor pool, 18-hole golf course designed by Gary Player, and rooms with balconies and sea views.
- Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel. Located in Hurghada, this 5-star deluxe beach hotel provides a haven of luxury with its large aquatic park and floodlit golf course. Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel features refreshing pool space and a private sandy beach on the warm Red Sea waters.
- Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea. Located in Hurghada, Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea features a private beach, an outdoor pool and a spa. Free Wi-Fi access is available. It offers a mini club, a kid's club and heated children's pool.
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Thursday, 7 September 2017
The Classical Roman City of Baia, Italy
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The Classical Roman City of Baia, Italy
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Baia was once the party capital for Roman elite. I like to think it was a little less Magaluf and a little more Vegas.
Similar to the Roman Baths in the UK, this city was popular for its hot springs and medicinal healing. Some of Ancient Rome’s most powerful figures such as Nero and Caesar are thought to have visited this city on numerous occasions.
The city was later ransacked by a Saracen army and further volcanic activity caused the water level in the surrounding bay to rise, engulfing the city and burying it forever beneath the waves.
Today, Baia is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks that is open to tourists. Glass bottom boats run tours over the archaeological site so don’t worry if you’re not a keen diver.
The Pirate City of Port Royal, Jamaica
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The Pirate City of Port Royal, Jamaica
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Once known as the ‘wickedest city on earth’ and home to swashbuckling pirates, Port Royal was a plunderous city in the Seventeenth Century. Today Port Royal is a little less lively.
In 1692 a massive earthquake caused a tsunami to hit Port Royal. Within minutes the majority of the city sank into the sea. Some considered it to be God’s retaliation in judgement of the towns barbaric behavior. Don’t mess with the big guy! The remainder of the city simply slipped into the sea but remained intact.
Since the 1950’s, Port Royal has been excavated and many of the city’s historical artifacts are on display at the Museum of History and Ethnography in Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston.
The Mysterious Ancient Pyramids of Yonaguni-Jima, Japan
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The Mysterious Ancient Pyramids of Yonaguni-Jima, Japan
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This mysterious pyramid has been argued over for years since its discovery in the 1980 s. Many have studied it and where some believe it’s simply a result of natural phenomena, other studies suggest it is evidence of an advanced prehistoric civilization. I know which one I’d like to believe.
The Ancient Lion City, Shi Cheng, China
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The Ancient Lion City, Shi Cheng, China
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Ok, so I must confess, this isn’t technically in a sea or ocean but it is one of the most well preserved underwater cities ever to be rediscovered. Shi Cheng is in fact located in the beautiful Quiandao Lake (better known as Thousand Island Lake) in the Zhejiang Province of China.
1,300 years ago, Shi Cheng was a maze of temples, houses and arches that formed a political and economic centre, now it lies 130 feet beneath the surface. In 1959 the Chinese government flooded the valley, creating the lake in order to build a hydroelectric power station. Why you would choose to flood such a beautiful piece of history is beyond me.
Shi Cheng was forgotten for 53 years until divers rediscovered the city. It’s the size of 62 football pitches – it’s amazing they lost it in the first place!
The Lost Kingdom of Cleopatra, Heracleion (Thonis), Egypt
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The Lost Kingdom of Cleopatra, Heracleion (Thonis), Egypt
For over a thousand years, Heracleion or Thonis was considered to be a legend (much like Atlantis is today). It was home to Egyptian Pharaohs and it’s written that Helen of Troy along with her lover, Paris (if familiar with the film Troy, thats Diane Kruger and Orlando Bloom) visited this ancient city as did Heracles (who the city is likely named after).
Heracleion is a myth no longer after being rediscovered in 2000 by Frank Goddio and his team. To date they have unearthed 64 ships, giant 16 foot statues, gold coins, stone slabs inscribed with Ancient Greek and Ancient Egyptian and hundreds of smaller archaeological gems. Can you imagine being Frank Goddio on first sight of this astonishing discovery? His Christmas sure came early!