Best African Holiday Destinations - Hurghada, Egypt

When you mention Egypt as a top holiday destination, most people will instantly think of the towering Pyramids of Cairo or perhaps the coastal paradise of Sharm El Sheikh. However, Egypt has plenty more to offer aside from the obvious.

Hurghada, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, is one of the country's top tourist destinations and has grown in popularity in recent years. Many companies now offer holidays to Hurghada - with several airlines flying there and many package deals available. The area has seen substantial growth over the last 30 years or so leading to The facilities on offer are therefore very good and enough to cater for most discerning holiday makers.

There are some absolutely stunning hotels available to stay in in Hurghada - the feeling of excess is similar to one you get in Las Vegas although without the cheap and tacky aftertaste that downtown Vegas provides. Much of Hurghada's attraction lies in the stunning coastline. Being situated in North Africa, you can expect the weather here to be excellent from April-September and as a result many people can be sure to spend alot of the day relaxing down at the beach on the miles of golden beaches spanning the Red Sea coast. There are plenty of water sports on offer here as well which is to be expected really - windsurfing, jet skiing, paragliding and more are all exciting activities that can be experienced here. The coastline also provides exceptional scuba diving oppurtunities, much like many other Red Sea resorts.


Coral reefs in hurghada are stunning

Being a fishing vilage originally, you can be sure to eat well here especially if you like your fresh fish. The Red Sea is nutrient and mineral rich - this leads to thriving sea life at all levels of the food chain, so fish is everywhere on the restaurant menus. You will typically see it served up fairly simply - freshly caught, slapped on the BBQ and straight onto your plate.

All in all, holidays in Hurghada have alot to offer and the area deserves its growing reputation as one of the best holiday destinations in Africa. The abundance of great deals to be had in Easter, spring and summer mean it is an affordable holiday destination for families and couples.

Swansea - Britain Best Beach

Swansea, fondly called Copperpolis, is situated on the sandy South West Wales coast.

Bounded by Swansea Bay and the Bristol Channel to the south, you will never run out of things to do in Swansea. The beaches at Langland, Caswell and Limeslade attract swimmers and tourists because of its safety making ideal for families and children. Swansea Bay on the other hand has a good community of water-sports enthusiasts. It offers an impressive range of activities that include sailing, water skiing, surfing, coasteering, kayaking, scuba diving, canoeing and wakeboarding.

Hiking is also an attraction. Thanks to the coastal paths that connect most of the Gower bays and Swansea Bay itself, countryside views have been made possible all throughout the year. Swansea offers breathtaking views of mountain landscapes.
Mumbles, a former fishing village, has a Victorian pier with a good number of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. The promenade at Mumbles offers a panoramic view of Swansea Bay.
Swansea has a range of pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and two casinos with the majority of city centre bars lining up on fabulous Wind Street. Most of the popular clubs, including Oceana, are located on the Kingsway. Live music is also played in some venues. The Mumbles Mile, formerly "one of Wales' best-known pub crawls" as described by the BBC is located in Swansea.
Swansea boasts over three miles (5 km) of soft, golden sands, making it the ideal family getaway. Its beaches have received a lot of attention and numerous praises from travel magazines. Travel writers visiting more than 1,000 beaches all over the world in search of the perfect sands in 2007 have declared Oxwich Bay on the Gower peninsula as the most beautiful beach in Britain. The Travel Magazine put its stamp of approval on Oxwich's "magnificent and unspoiled" scenery and as a "great place for adults and children to explore". In addition, The Guardian awarded it as one of Britain's top 10 category beaches in 2007.

Ocracoke Island Vacation

Accessible by only ferry, private boat, or by air, Ocracoke Island seems to make time stand still on it's 16 mile island. What really makes this island

special is that over three quarters of it is protected Cape Hatteras National Seashore property.

Within Ocracoke Island North Carolina, there are many different houses, schools, parks, and numerous boat ramps and places for beach access. The community

is very friendly here, making it a perfect beach vacation spot for the entire family.

For everything practical and not so practical you'll need while your away from home, you can find it here on Ocracoke Island. From beach chairs and boards to manicures and massages, and rental cars to finding a caterer - you can find everything you need to make your beach vacation a dream come true.

For nearly 12 continuous miles, the dunes and marsh lands of the island are untouched, providing a home for birds, deer, muskrats, rabbits, and other wild

animals. The several beaches on the island are some of the last pristine beaches left in America. Fishermen and anglers are allowed to drive on the beach, with surf fishing being truly great here.

If you visit Ocracoke Island in the summer, you'll find that there is always something to do. The island has a happening nightlife as well, which is perfect for those who want more than just the beach on their vacation.

If you live close to North Carolina, Ocracoke Island is possibly closer than you may realize. Those of you who have been looking for the perfect beach vacation can find it here. All you have to do is book a hotel then let the good times roll.