If you're looking for something different in your Egyptian vacation plans, visit the fascinating sea port city of Sharm el Sheikh, a fabulous tourist hotspot that is a great destination all year-round. Located at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, overlooking the Straits of Tiran on the exotic Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh is a great choice for travelers looking for sunny beaches, scuba-diving, snorkeling, and other fantastic water activities.