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Just Back From: Diving in Egypt

Forget what you know about vacation packages, or at least this one. We just returned from the awe-inspiring underwater wonderland of Sharm-El-Sheik, Egypt, which we couldn't have seen any other way.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 04, 2012 at 3:09:16 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged:
Discovering the Hidden Side of Cairo

From the depths of the Diwan bookstore to the flavors of a basterma croissant, author Pauls Toutonghi (of Evel Knievel Days) takes us on a tour of Cairo from an insider's perspective.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 29, 2012 at 3:20:15 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
Rise in Tourism Expected in Egypt

According to the Egyptian Tourism Minister, tourism is expected to rise about 23 percent over last year, bringing more than 12 million visitors to the country.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 19, 2012 at 5:52:44 PM EDT in News Tagged:
Sprinkles Cupcakes to Hit the Middle East

To the delight of homesick American travelers and expats, Sprinkles Cupcakes will soon be available in several Middle Eastern countries.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on June 15, 2012 at 4:50:21 PM EDT in News Tagged: Middle East, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
Two Luxury Cruise Lines Launch Sales

If you’re looking to set out on an upper-crust cruise vacation, but don’t quite have the high society bankroll to fund it, you’re in luck. Two luxury small-ship cruise lines have recently launched promotions that reduce rates on sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, China, Egypt, and beyond, by 25 to 40 percent. Just hurry—the best berths are sure to book up fast, and one of these deals expires as soon as Wednesday, February 29.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 24, 2012 at 6:39:51 PM EST in Cruises, Deals Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Savings, China, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Sanctuary Retreats, MS Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, MS Nile Adventurer
Egypt Escapes and Bargain Tours

Egypt has lured world wanderers for millennia with some of civilization’s grandest treasures. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to King Tutankhamun’s tomb to mystical temples dotting the Nile, the country has long held a spot on on adventurers’ bucket lists. Now, with tour prices dramatically slashed, ancient wonders decadently devoid of crowds, and the thrill of political change in the air, there may never be a better time for savvy travelers to dash to Egypt.

Posted by Carrie Seim on February 22, 2012 at 1:07:44 PM EST in Deals, Trip Ideas Tagged: Cairo, Aswan
6 Best Travel Flash Sale Sites

Looking for last-minute getaways that won’t break the bank? You can give in to the impulse, as these six sites make it easy for the wallet-conscious to travel like a spontaneous globe-trotter.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 21, 2011 at 12:55:31 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Arizona, Florida, Bali,
Egypt: Know that Egyptians eat late

Lunch is from 2 to 4, and dinner often starts at 9 or 10. In summer all this shifts by an hour, and during Ramadan it goes absolutely haywire.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 17, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
Egypt: Get the big picture

Before you visit any of the monuments at Giza, drive out to the viewing area beyond the third pyramid for a commanding view of the entire site—nine pyramids, one view, as the camel drivers will tell you.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 19, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips
Egypt: Beware of people trying to sell you antiquities

Most of these items are forgeries, sometimes very good ones, but at any rate it's illegal to trade in any sort of antiquities in Egypt. Even good forgeries could cause you problems at customs. As a rule, you cannot take anything more than 100 years old out of the country. This doesn't necessarily apply to items of European origin, but it can apply to carpets, paintings, and some books.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 18, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips