Sharm El Sheikh What to Pack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Cool and light clothes, you will not need a cardigan unless that is you decide to go up Mount Sini, it can be cool remember you go up there at night and wait for the dawn before you come back down

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Something for the dreaded runs, most people seem to get a dose while there

Luggage and bags: You don't need a lot of stuff - you can easily wash things like underwear and t-shirts out in your hotel (do it while you're showering and help save water) and they'll quickly dry.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Take an old pair of trainers or shoes that are closed and comfortable if you think you might travel beyond your resort - the desert is sand, of course, but also contains stones that are very annoying in your flip-flops!

Take a hat or something you can wrap around your head to protect yourself from the sun.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I recommend taking all your preferred toiletries and medicines, and include something for a jippy tummy - hopefully you won't need it....

Make sure you take high factor suncream - we used two bottles of factor 30 in a week.

Photo Equipment: An underwater camera would be fun if you think you might snorkel or scuba - or even to take photos of the coral and fish from the jetties.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: You might like to take your own snorkelling gear but it is easily available and cheap to buy or hire in Sharm.

Miscellaneous: Make sure you have something you can wear that covers your knees and shoulders (and the bits between) if you think you may visit any religious places. Dressing conservatively will also mean you draw less attention to yourself when you are out and about - this is a Muslim country.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: I didn't have a problem with Mosquitos in September 05, but on returning in April 06 i was bitten quite bad, im not sure but think so could be because it was much greener after there winter.

I even had to purchase some Antihistamines from the local chemist to take the swelling away along with some gel total cost 100 EGP - (10 GBP) if you are thinking of traveling this time of year make sure to get some repellent and sting/bite relief.

On the other hand John didnt get bite once, they obviously sweater tasting blood.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Lots of Bikinis, shorts its very hot even in the evening, and make sure to take a hat to keep the sun off, and something light to cover yourself if travelling in the sun.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Make sure to take plenty of paracetamol / painkillers , i had terrible tooth ache and used the few we had. They sold painkillers at the Chemist but thay were very expensive approx ?3-4.00.

A good waterproof suncream is esential, if you plan on being in the water alot take a old T-Shirt you dont mind getting wet and wear it whilst snorkelling as the water magnifies the sun.

Photo Equipment: Water proof camera

Miscellaneous: Some good books to read, im already on the look out for a new one, think i will be investing in Jordans latest 'A Whole New World' can't wait to read it.

Luggage and bags: You might want to bring a spare suitcase if it's your first visit to Egypt, as you are going to want to buy all around you. I'll prepare a shopping tip soon, but for now I'll advise you to pack lightly on the outbound journey and be prepared for a possible excess luggage charge on the way home :-)

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Most recently I travelled in December/January and didn't bring any warm gear with me. It was a mistake. For the first three nights it was quite cold and I would have welcomed a cardi or sweatshirt.

If you plan to go on any of the trips you might bring a good pair of walking shoes or runners - for example, the trip to Moses Mountain or St. Catherine's Monastery both involve a lot of walking.

Again for the trips pack a long sleeved top as you will be required to cover up in the religious sites.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: The pharmacy near our most recent hotel was excellent, but you really should pack some mosquito repellant - and use it!

Photo Equipment: I take hundreds of pics every time I visit Egypt, as there's just so much to see. I found it almost impossible to purchase additional memory discs for my digital camera in Cairo, so bring plenty with you.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: jumpers or shawls for nights as it can get a little cool. also men need trousers and longer shirts for mosques, as do women, as well as a veil/headscarf

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: bring immodium! just in case you get the stomach churning disease that nearly everyone had when i was there. or just don tdrink the water, clean your teeth or eat fruit or veg! or ice cubes
also, ladies, i could find tampons in only one shop in the whole bay so stock up!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: If you have, bring your fins and water-mask. You'll ne needing them alot. Specially if you go to Sharm for couple of days. Sure, you can rent gear there, but better to have ypu own. You are more used to it and to rent one for more days can be expencive and worn out. Believe me, you'll want to snorkel more than just one day. The underwater world of Read Sea is fantastic.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Daytime-minimal clothing, its so hot!!! BUT, I am naturally olive skinned (never use sun screen) and very rarely burn , but boy did I burn in Sharm!!! Slap that sun lotion on, serioulsy.
In the evenings it can get a bit chilly, so bring a couple of jumpers.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: If you climb Mount Sinai, wear lots and lots of layers. It is freezing!!!!!!! Hats, scarves, jumpers, coat, etc. BELIEVE ME

Miscellaneous: Have Fun