Comments on: Sharm el Sheikh

By: Fona

Fona — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:51:16 +0000

Firstly let me say i have been to Sharm El Sheikh many times,im a very lucky girl and am married to a great Egyptian guy,can visit Sharm often
Sharm is ok if you know what you’re doing and can handle the men!
Most of the Russian women that visit there are out for a good time and sleep with every good-looking guy they meet-thus giving all other girls a bad name!!U ust have to sit on the beach or round the pool and you can spot the slappers a mile off.
Majority of the men in Sharm will try it on,but there is no need for any guy to paw at a women-threaten then with the tourist police!!!!
Be careful and don’t let any guy touch you, don’t go out alone,go in groups!!
And finally,the guy that claims all british women are ugly and fat-2 words for you buddy.

By: tito

tito — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:46:04 +0000

I see lots of people dis-trust Sharm vacations and they did not like their holiday in Sharm. I am an Egyptian tourleader working in Sharm el Sheikh and let me say that in each country there are good and bad people. Concerning hussling at shops, this happens everywhere like Turkey and Spain so something you can see everywhere and if you just say no thank you they willnot push or force you to buy something. Concerning men approaching women it can happen but not to the extent you said it. Egyptian men are very kind and helpful people and just when you come to Egypt try to dress good and I dont ask men to cover themselves no but do not walk wearing bikini in street just try to wear good cloth. I work with British and each week we have 35 flight so Sharm is a good destination for everyone. In Sharm you have avery nice beaches,you can go safari, you can go to Ras Mohammed national park, diving activities, Naama bay has avery nice night clubs like hard rock cafe and pacha,quads activites is recommened in Sharm el Sheikh and also saint cathrine monastry .and also you can go to Petra or Jerusalem and also the amazing soho square. Concerning tiping,tiping is everywhere in the world you pay tiping at any restaurant or cafe you go so if you have good service pay tipping if not dont pay so tiping isnot obligatory. Finally I see you have a personal experince so please do not force and generlaize ur experince on others, I invite everyone to come to Sharm el Sheikh to enjoy the weather and the activites and see the new Egypt.

By: Alessandra

Alessandra — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:12:01 +0000

Hey girl are you still living in Sharm? because im planning on living there within a year and would love it if i knew an english-speaking female to communicate with every so often Contact me.

By: Alessandra

Alessandra — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:05:57 +0000

I read a few of the comments posted on this blog and I feel the need to share my love of Sharm. I went with my best (girl)friend a few years ago and I am absolutely in LOVE with Sharm. We are two attractive young females and i must say I havent been touched or harrassed once. Ofcourse they try talking but for someone who’s well traveled, this is to be expected ANYWHERE in the world. I love everything about Sharm and am even contemplating buying an apartment in Delta Sharm and opening up a business. The people are friendly, talkative and respectful. If you know how to haggle this is the place to be. If you dont get something for the price you want, threaten to leave, they’ll lower the price, trust me. Basically everything during this vacation didnt go as planned, and yes the hotel i stayed in was crappy but this is what made the trip so worthwhile. All bad things that happen on vacations arent always bad, sometimes you need to just shake it off and laugh at the whole experience. And it helps if you have some Egyptian friends who can show you around and teach you about the ways and customs of Egypt. I must say that the friends i made during my first trip, are extremely loyal and good hearted people who i still communicate with on a daily basis. I absolutely LOVE sharm so much its almost like an addiction. I’ve been to Egypt twice now and still havent seen a single pyramid because im hooked on Sharm. Yes the shopkeepers all try to talk you into their shops, but hey, thats what they do… bankers bank and shopkeepers try to keep the shop, its as simple as that. They’re just trying to support their families so I respect that. The diving and snorkeling is great, the clubs are great and the vibe is awesome. You havent lived if u havent been to Sharm Any advice from locals on living in Sharm is welcome… have a great day xxxx Alessandra

By: Andrew Edmondson

Andrew Edmondson — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:44:01 +0000

Agreed

Perverted Egyptian men around your partner, disgusting

Disagreed

Your comments on English women, you’re American and your women are the fattest on earth, fact. Beautiful American women, don’t make me laugh buddy.

By: NicB

NicB — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 06:31:55 +0000

I agree there are better places in the world for a holiday. Sharm is a specific type of destination. Not unlike Benadorm in Spain. Nothing outside the confines of the city and only then to other tourist destinations, where you are ripped off. Like any poor country, the locals are paid poorly and expect to have additional tips. What gets me is that all the places in Sharm charge 12% service charge and then the staff want a tip on top off that. This is a management issue which the tourist suffers from. A place like Sharm is great for UK or European residents who want to laze in the sun. As in Sharm there is little else to do without having to pay exorbitant sums of money, like snorkelling off a boat, diving, etc. Like any place for tourists it will only survive if it is value for money. Obviously after the revolution the place is empty which means there are other places with better value for money. So, in short Sharm will become a ghost town if it continues without providing value for money. Time will tell. As for the men, well it is an Arab country, with different cultures. No like then no go.

By: Mark Biernat

Mark Biernat — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:07:02 +0000

I am very curious to see your impressions of Sharm el Sheikh. I hope you enjoy the sun and water, in any event your should come back relaxed.

By: PammyT

PammyT — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:43:46 +0000

I’m off to naama bay tomorrow. I’ve read quite a few of the comments above. I’m a 40 odd year old female so relieved I won’t be bothered by the men. A holiday is what you make it. I’d like to just wait and see. Watch this space. I’ll let you know how I get on.

By: Mz Arabiah

Mz Arabiah — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 19:38:22 +0000

Well…..having read the whole post and different views, i can see everyone point.
I live in Sharm, I’m female….single and currently working here, iv lived in various countries across the middle east and have learnt that you must respect there customs and also accept there culture, like previous posters said the majority of these men only ever see western women in movies…and the movies portray a very negative image of western women, the major religion is Egypt is Islam…. so when i visit an Islamic country or a country where the dominant religion is Islam i dress very respectively and modest….of course you will still get attention but it tends to be a lot less aggressive than if i were to where my western clothes…….WHEN IN ROME DO AS THE ROMANS DO !!!

Very rude to assume the majority of English women are fat and unpretty looool, shops in England dont stock sizes big as the ones in the USA do….who are you to judge whether someone looks better or is more healthy being over weight than underweight, so i think that’s the pot calling the kettle black..don’t you think,

I agree Sharm is not a place for everyone, and i can see why it would be a stressful holiday for some people……. although i do live here i have no intention on being here for a long time, i will eventually move on and start a new journey, and yes it does get boring, but living and visiting is a different story as we have a good community of expats and socialize very often, also the locals are very used to use who live here so we dont get hassles, also may i add there are alot of fixed price shops to buy groceries…..souvenirs etc…..i.e Carrefour and metro are both fixed price.

The Egyptian people are very friendly once you get to know them, they are very impatient which i find hilarious lol as they will make u wait all day long for them, but they hate being kept waiting, but hey…..

The story above of the woman who met the Egyptian man who wanted her for money only…..yes unfortunately this happens all to often, as in a lot of countries, you just have to keep your wits about you and not be so gullible, some will tell you the most unbelievable stories lol, but on the other hand there are a lot of Egyptian men that are extremely proud and would never dream of doing this to any woman. Just remember not to put your trust in people so easily.

By: Stephen M

Stephen M — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:16:34 +0000

I am just back from sharm el sheikh 4 days ago and i read up about it before i went and comments like those above were noted before i went.
However, once i got there i was pleasantly suprised that all the bad things i heard were nonsense!!
I stayed in Nabq bay which is a new tourist area about 25 min from sharm centre and 10 min from the airport.
The hotels were lovely – yes they may not be 5 star in europe or america and yes there are some building sites but you expect this from an area that is still developing after all, about 15 years ago it there was only a local diving village there and the rest was desert.
Your holiday will be what you make it – if someone says they had a bad time and it is tacky then that is their own fault; what is tacky about somewhere you can do desert safaris on either camels, quad bikes, beach buggies / you can snorkle or dive in one of the worlds best known diving sites with stunning corals and fish like nowhere else in the world ( we seen wild dolphins when we were on a snorkling trip – AMAZING!) – it is also a perfect base to explore the pyramids in ciaro, the ancient tombs in luxor, you can visit bethelehem and go to saudi arabia etc.
there is an old town where you can see the real egypt, a new town if you like to shop, eat, party the egyptian way. there are loads of other strips all over the area which have all the egyptian bazaars alongside TGI fridays / Hard rock cafe etc.
there is also a new area called Soho square that has pubs, clubs, shops, an ice rink a dancing fountain and an Ice bar where everything is made of ICE even the bar/glasses/chairs / statues- not bad considering your in a desert!!!
My hotel was only 4 star;
the pools were massive!! 2 pools – one was cold water with flumes and slides and a swim up bar absolutely huge!!
then there was a heated pool with a swim area and a fun area that was also quite big.
gym / suana / steam room / spa etc.
the buffet food had a different theme every night
there was also 2 a la carte resteraunts one chinese and one italian which was free to book if you wanted a waiter service.
the staff were amazing, the bar staff liked to talk to you, the rooms were cleaned every day, and the guys at the pool would put your towels out for you at your favourite spot if you wanted.
this is all done without tipping – it is your choice if you want to tip at the end of your holiday which i did but you dont have to.
once you go outside your hotel people do hassle you but if you tell them NO they walk away and say have a nice day!
I was there with my girlfriend as a young couple and never felt threatened once and we went out every night.
if you want you can swap your girlfriend for 4 or 5 camels!!! haha which i was offered a few times this is all just the usual banter you will get from any tourist destination.

ive had worse hassle off of english people trying to get you in bars in spain!!

i went in november and our hotel was fully booked and there was plenty of room in the pool – bars – resteraunts and the private beach, 31 degrees everyday not a cloud in sight!!

I stayed in the Tropicana Sea Beach – try it!!

dont listen to bad reviews – your holiday will be what you make it!