Sharm El Sheikh - advice needed

[bonaome]

Anyone been to Sharm El Sheikh? We're off for 10 days, me and the Mrs and the little one (4). Just wondering what to do about money. We're B&B. Neither of us dive but we'll snorkel.

Anyone recently been with an idea of costs and the most convenient way to take money / pay for things? I thought maybe take some Egyption pounds for the airport / getting there and the first couple of days, then get cash from ATMs (the card we have has low costs - for a credit card - for money abroad). Is that sensible? Any idea of costs also much appreciated.

Also also, any recommendations on things to do etc.

Thanks

[Carrie]

Make sure you take some of that handwash gel and use it every time you touch the money - it really is filthy!

[Townleygreen]

The last time I went I didn't bother getting Egyptian pounds till we got there - used ATM at Sharm airport. You don't get a great exchange rate in the UK I found.

I've always stayed near the main town, so you can walk in there for dinner. Fantastic choice of excellent places to eat in Sharm (I mean Naama Bay which is the main tourist area). If you're not there, you'll have to get a taxi.

Have you looked at Trip Advisor website? There is loads of good advice there, particularly if you look at the Sharm forum there.

If you like I could recommend some places in Naama Bay.

[Fuschia]

Been there many times. Cashpoints all over these days.

Take a day trip out to snorkel (remember the beach is sandy, ie not a snorkelling spot!)

there are hotels closer to the reef if yo're not booked already

qu7ad biking in the desert is fun

therwise, it all revolves round the sea