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THE BILL popular silent disco. When you feel the need to get super- chilled, there’s an impressive range of affordable treatments at the hotel spa but the Moroccan- style hammam is a particularly good choice – especially if you like your massages on the firm side.

While there’s certainly enough to keep you busy within the hotel itself, if you don’t venture outside you’d be missing the best Sharm has to offer.

The lively downtown area, spectacular shoreline and rugged, mountainous landscapes are all

llif within a 15- minute drive. Sharm is known around the world as an excellent diving spot and those who enjoy exploring the watery deep will be spoilt for choice, with more than 30 local sites.

For the uninitiated, it really an extraordinary experience.

The clear waters of the Red Sea are full of colourful marine life and magnificent coral reefs.

Sharks Bay is a particularly good spot to start with a nice little beach – just don’t let the name put you off.

Anyone not yet experienced at is d diving should instead opt for snorkelling. Boat trips will take you to Tiran Island and numerous other spots to find your very own Nemo.

Those who prefer to stay on dry land should head out to the National Park of Nabq, which stretches along the Gulf of Aqaba.

The protected zone is home to a wide variety of terrain from mountains and desert to wildlifefilled mangroves.

Scenery

Highly recommended excursions offer the chance to hop in the back of a heavy duty 4x4 and tear through the striking scenery.

Be prepared for a pretty bumpy ride, but it’s worth it for the incredible views stretching as far as Saudi Arabia.

The same trip offers the chance to ride a camel if you want to go full Lawrence of Arabia.

Afterwards you can enjoy a

A former 17th century stately home, today it is a vast country estate hotel boasting top- end luxury accommodation and fine restaurants – something for everyone including families. You’ll stay in some comfort, whether in well- appointed and luxurious double or twin rooms or the sumptuous Garden View and Courtyard Luxury Suites. It immediately felt like home – a tycoon’s home perhaps – with an enormous bed, huge bathroom and rain shower, separate sitting room with big TV and a virtual fire. Carden Park has plenty for a selfcontained stay but nearby attractions include Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village and the Blue Planet Aquarium. HIGH LIFE: Camels, great views on 4x4 tour, superb pool p life and the th Magico M i restaurant t t