Dahab, Red Sea

Dahab is located 85 km north of Sharm el Sheikh which is on the Gulf of Aqaba near the southern tip of Sinai. It is a small Bedouin village with some of the top dive spots in the world. Dahab means "Golden" in arabic and it truly manages to surpass its name. It boasts excellent accommodations and beachfront restaurants, turquoise sea, swaying palms and golden sand. About 10 km from the town is the famous Blue Hole for scuba diving and snorkelling. Towards the Israeli border is the Island of Coral where the Crusaders built a fort and the remains can still be seen today.