If you love nothing more than donning your diving gear and taking a dip in the deep blue, you might want to consider heading to the Red Sea. This beautiful and fascinating stretch of water is a favourite among tourists and it is not hard to see why.For the ultimate in relaxation and luxury, you can take a trip to the area in the form of a Nile cruise and stay. This enables you to enjoy your vacation without having to worry about travel arrangements or other logistical issues. The diving experiences available in this part of the world are second to none. By staying in resorts such as Hurghada, El Gouna, Taba and Marsa Alam, you can make the most of the clear waters, golden sands and almost constant sunshine.There are a number of well-established diving centres available and whether you are a novice in the discipline or are highly experienced, there should be the perfect activities for you. Most diving schools offer beginners courses. Meanwhile, for those who complete these sessions, as well as those who are already qualified, there are incredible underwater sights to behold.Swimming beneath the surface and taking in the spectacular views on offer is not only astonishing, it is also invigorating. After your Nile cruise culminating in a diving stay in a Red Sea resort, you should feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Here at RiverNileCruise.com we offer a range of Nile cruises and may well have the perfect one for you and any fellow holidaymakers travelling with you.
Archive for January, 2012
The Red Sea is the ideal diving spot
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Shopping Egypt style
Saturday, January 21st, 2012Like many people, you might enjoy indulging in a little retail therapy when you are on holiday. As well as being relaxing and fun, this can be the perfect way to source mementos of your adventures.If you head off on a Nile cruise, you will find plenty of opportunities to buy products – although you may not have experienced shopping quite like it anywhere else. Egypt has many markets and bazaars and walking around these buzzing centres of activity can provide you with a real insight into local culture.Among the best places to find such experiences are the cities of Aswan and Luxor. For example, there is a wonderful spice market in Aswan and the back streets of Luxor are filled with interesting bazaars.When taking time to shop during your Nile cruises, bear in mind there is a fine art to sourcing goods in this country. The most important thing to be aware of is haggling. Although in high-end shops, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants and so on such negotiations are not appropriate, they are often expected in the traditional markets.If you are not sure how to approach this task, you can engage some local help and it pays off to do a little homework concerning the real value of the items you intend to buy. Then, before you begin haggling, have a firm idea of how much you are willing to pay.Also, bear in mind that haggling is only really worthwhile when you are buying high value items. If you are buying cheap things, paying the full price can be seen as a gesture of support for small traders.Being aware of issues like this can help you enjoy your Nile cruise holidays to the maximum.
Finding your Sea Legs on a Nile Cruise
Thursday, January 19th, 2012Motion sickness can be the nauseous downfall of the best of us. Our Nile cruise ships are modern, large and luxurious, which means you won’t feel every bump and wave along the Nile. In fact, the movement of the Nile cruise will likely be imperceptible for most of the delightfully unhurried journey. But for some folks – and this can happen quite unexpectedly – motions sickness (sea sickness) can be unavoidable and a real pain in the sarcophagus! Preventing motion sickness on Nile cruises usually involves simple habits and finding a technique that works for you. Here are a few tried and tested prevention measures and titbits of information. • Vomiting, nausea and dizziness are the big three in terms of motion sickness symptoms. They can all be treated by over-the-counter medication. • If you’re worried about motion sickness, buy some medication in the U.K to make sure you understand the instructions and can access it straight away if needs be. Medication containing dimenhydrinate or diphenhydramine tends to see the most success. • Other options include wristbands that press on the wrist acupressure point supposedly controlling nausea, ginger (in sweet, cookie or some other pleasantly digestible form) or standing on deck looking at the horizon. Our ship crews are exceptionally well-informed and helpful when it comes to things like motion sickness. Although most holidaymakers are unaffected by the gentle sway of the Nile, our crew knows how important it is to take excellent care of sick travellers.
Sampling edible delights while on Nile cruises
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012Heading off on a Nile cruise can be very exciting. After all, such breaks enable you to see for yourself the rich history of this beautiful country and there is no better way to appreciate Egypt than from this majestic waterway.Of course, you will no doubt be eager to see the incredible sights this nation has to offer, from the pyramids to the museums, bazaars and so on. However, you might also be keen to take in the culinary offerings associated with the area.Nile cruise ships offer a range of cuisine and much of this is European and international, meaning there should be something for everybody. However, it is also possible to sample superb north African dishes.One of the creations you may well have heard of because of its rising popularity in Britain is tahini. This is a sesame seed paste and it also contains garlic, spices and olive oil. It is one of the ingredients used in hummus, but it is also a dip in its own right and it can be served with bread.Meanwhile, another superb dip is baba ghannouogh, which is made from tahini and mashed aubergines. A further edible treat is falafel, which is also popular in the UK these days. However, there is nothing like sampling authentic versions of this fried pate, which is made from chick peas, broad beans, spices and parsley. And, if you are eager to sample a local beverage, you can try sugar cane juice.Getting to know the country’s food while you are on Egypt Nile cruises can help you connect with the area.
Extend the fun with Nile cruise and stays
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Nile cruises can be the perfect way to relax, top up your vitamin D levels and generally have a good time. Also, they are the perfect way to explore this fascinating and history-rich north African nation. However, there is one downside to vacations of this kind and that is having to leave at the end of them.Coming to the end of your holiday can be somewhat depressing. Knowing that you are about to move from enjoying the luxury and pampering of a waterway break like this to the trials and tribulations of life back in the UK can wipe the smile off your face.However, there is one way in which you can ensure you end your Nile cruise in a much more positive frame of mind and that is by extending your break with a stay in a resort.Here at RiverNileCruise.com we know that packing up your suitcase and saying goodbye to Egypt can be tough. There is so much to see and experience in the country that it seems such a shame to head home.That is why we offer packages that include time for you to relax yet further and prolong your vacation. Our Nile cruise and stay offerings provide you with the chance to spend more time in places such as Cairo, El Gouna, Marsa Alam and Hurghada.If you are keen to find out more about such holidays, simply take a look around our website. You may be surprised by the range of different options available to you.
