Africa
Abu Dabbab Bay, Marsa Alam: Snorkelling with Turtles (and Maybe a Dugong)
Snorkel with green turtles at Abu Dabbab Bay near Marsa Alam: where to swim, best time of day, entry fee, rules for turtles and dugongs, and how to get there.
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Africa
Port Ghalib Guide: Marsa Alam's Marina Town Next to the Airport
Port Ghalib next to Marsa Alam Airport: the marina promenade, liveaboard diving, Marsa Mubarak's turtles, the best hotels and how to get there.
Europe
Antalya Airport to Belek, Side, Kemer, Lara and Alanya: How to Get to Your Hotel
Antalya Airport to Belek, Side, Kemer, Lara and Alanya: distances, driving times, Havaş shuttle, tram, taxi, shared shuttles and private transfers compared.
Africa
Sahl Hasheesh Travel Guide: Beaches, the Sunken City and Things to Do
Sahl Hasheesh near Hurghada: the promenade and Old Town, snorkelling at the Sunken City, the best beaches, day trips and how to get there from Hurghada Airport.
Africa
Soma Bay and Safaga Travel Guide: Kitesurfing, Diving and Quiet Beaches
Soma Bay and Safaga on Egypt's Red Sea: kitesurfing, golf, the Salem Express and Panorama Reef, Tobia Island, the best hotels and how to get there from Hurghada Airport.
Africa
Hurghada Marina Guide: Restaurants, Boats and the Best Evenings by the Water
Hurghada's New Marina in Sakala: the promenade, where to eat and drink, boat trips, nearby El Mina Mosque and how to get there from your hotel.
Africa
Dolphin House Hurghada: How to Swim with Wild Dolphins Responsibly
The Dolphin House trip from Hurghada: where Sha'ab El Erg is, the spinner dolphins, how the day works, rules in the water and how to pick a good operator.
Africa
Hurghada Airport Arrival Guide: Visa, Terminals, Money, SIM Cards and Your Transfer
After landing at Hurghada Airport: where to buy the visa, Terminal 1 vs 2, ATMs, SIM cards and where your driver waits – with our own Terminal 2 photos.
Luxury Travel
6 Best US Landmarks to Visit in Spring (and When Each One Is at Its Best)
Cherry blossoms on the National Mall, Niagara at full flow, Yellowstone's spring wildlife: six US landmarks for a spring trip, with opening dates and timing tips.
Travel Tips
The Wild Landscapes of the Falkland Islands: Stone Runs, Penguin Beaches and How to Get There
The Falklands' stone runs, Gypsy Cove penguins and Stanley's coloured roofs, made famous by an RAF technician's drone film, plus flights, seasons and costs.
Family Holidays
America's Best Outdoor Bars: 10 Open-Air Spots Worth Planning a Trip Around
Ten of America's best outdoor bars, from Charleston's highest rooftop and a Central Park lakeside to Gulf Coast beach clubs, with what to order and when to go.
Travel Tips
What Can Be Done About Mid-Flight Turbulence? What the NTSB, the FAA and Scientists Say
Why turbulence injures passengers and crew, what the NTSB recommends, whether climate change is making flights bumpier, and the simple habit that protects you.
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