Car Hire: Take advantage of the special easyJet inflight rates. Visit the Europcar desk on arrival or call +30 22 267 2439. Open from 9am-9pm seven days a week.

Airport Transfer: Pre-book your door-to-door transfer with easyJet’s transfer partner, Holiday Taxis—from home to the airport, then city or resort (easyjet.holidaytaxis.com).

Taxi: The fare to Sakalla is about EGP15, El Dahar EGP20 and to resorts south of Hurghada EGP25-EGP30.

PJs Irish Pub
( Sheraton Road, next to Roma Hotel, Sekalla. Tel. 016 461 2045 )
Fresh and funky, with friendly staff. Tuck into cottage pie, fish and chips and a Sunday roast—all prepared by English chefs to the highest standards.

Fantinis
( Palm Beach Piazza, Sahl Hasheesh. Tel. 018 017 2993 )
Choose the cool, open-air terrace next to the pool or the air-conditioned interior. Classic Italian menu with steak, pizza and pasta dishes.

Drifters
( Telephone Central Street, behind Mashrabia Coffee Shop, Sekalla. Tel. 010 522 6413 )
With a recently upgraded menu, this restaurant is a must. T-bone steak and Cumberland pork sausages are the menu highlights, and the newly introduced Belgian chocolate mousse is sinfully good. Friendly, efficient service and a truly relaxed atmosphere round off the experience.

Alexanders
( Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel, Yussif Afifi Road. Tel. 065 346 5400 )
Elegant fine-dining experience on the terrace overlooking the golf course and the Red Sea. Set menu or à la carte with cuisine such as potato cappuccino, smoked salmon and rack of lamb. Book ahead.

Strawberry Patisserie
( Siva Grand Resort, Village Road. Tel. 065 344 8351 )
Tuck into strawberry shortbread and coffee, or take an ice cream out to the comfy seating area on the terrace overlooking the comings and goings of the promenade.

Sip & Dip
( Souvenir Hotel, El Aroosa Square, Sheraton Road, Sekalla. )
Every Thursday night, dance to live music from around the world. The poolside bar is open day and night for splashing, relaxing and partying. An international menu and alcoholic drinks are also available

Palma Karaoke Cafe
( Down Town, El Gouna. )
This is the number one spot in next-door El Gouna—open until 4am for the liveliest parties around. Every Monday join the karaoke competition for great prizes (www.palma-elgouna.com).

Al Nol has a fantastic selection of local fabrics and handcrafts, including cushion covers, light fittings, bags and accessories, all in the bright jewel colours and sumptuous silks of the East (Abu Tig Marina, El Gouna and International Marina Boulevard).

Find out all you need to know about where to go, what to do and who to do it with in your personal copy of Hello Red Sea. This locally produced leaflet is issued every month and holidaymakers are offered a copy at the airport.

El Mamsha (Walking Place) is a promenade some five kilometres long lined with cafés, restaurants and shops.

Talk of the town at the moment is the opening of the new location for the Hed Kandi Beach Bar. Complete with beach, swimming pool and restaurant, it's the perfect spot to relax during the day and party at night.

Sindbad Submarines – Want to experience the Red Sea marine life without getting wet? Sindbad gives you a spectacular view of the Red Sea up to 25 metres below. To book, call 065 3444 688, or try the booking desk in your hotel.

The Red Sea is the second saltiest sea on the planet, with up to 40 parts per thousand, compared to 34 in the North Sea.

Compiled by Denise Fletcher/Emperor Divers