Would you recommend red sea resorts for two single girls?

Question

A friend and I want to go somewhere hot (25C+), sunny with warm seas in December but are concerned about the problems we've heard about women being hassled. We're both 30 and can look after ourselves but don't want to spend all our time being pestered

Answer 1

Of course I would recommend you to go there! I don't know the two of you and I don't know your preferences, but I will just tell you my opinion on this issue (I have been in Egypt, so it is based on experience). I think most of the western people are exaggerating complaining so much about being "hassled". Yes, some shop keepers will call you in the street, but you can just keep on walking. Yes, if you are at least a bit attractive, men will try to approach you, but I don't see what's the problem with that. If you don't want to talk to them, then don't. They are very polite and there is no problem. But if you want, you can talk to them, even if you are not interested in dating. You can just meet interesting people and make some friends. Finally, if you like somebody, you can be with him, like anywhere in the world. It is up to you.
All of this is just a matter of perspective. For example, I am not bothered or tired of people trying to talk me (and I guess I will never be), so I wasn't tired of those people there. But I am tired of people complaining about this, especially ladies. I don't see why they can't just take it as a compliment, if they have no other interest about it. And the rest of us will consider it as a great opportunity to meet interesting people and to get to know more about different cultures. And such a thing makes you only wiser and your life even more interesting.
Have a good time on your trip!

P.S. Not all the people are great, of course, it is like anywhere in the world, but all you need is your commen sense - again like anywhere in the world, nothing more or less.

Answer 2

I am not single and certainly not a girl.

However, if you are after some diving that you will never forget then it is defo the place for you. I have been to Dahab, Sharm and Taba - all of which are beautiful. The people are very friendly, weather is great. Personally I like August as it is too hot for many, making it cheap and fairly quiet, however December is still fairly warm and also fairly quiet.

Cairo is only about an hours flight away and well worth a visit if you can. Tourist police are slightly offputting with their tweed jackets and machine guns. The Cairo museum is without doubt one of the most amzing places I have ever visited.

Mount Sinai is very nice, but hard work to climb for a very unimpressive sunrise. St Catherines Monestry is also not that impressive - although you can tell people you saw the burning bush - quite burnt and tatty at that!

Back to the question, female or not you will probably get hassled quite a bit in the red sea, however you soon get used to it and they are generally friendly people just trying to make a living. If you were to worry about anything surely bombs would be more of a concern? Although highly unlikely!!!

One last thing: Pacha in sharm is well worth a look.

Answer 3

i'd recommend club Med Turks & Caicos. it rather is a stable blend of a protracted time, a mix of singles and couples, and no youngsters allowed. Drop ineffective eye-catching sea coast and the food is somewhat sturdy for an all-inclusive (it rather is a French-owned business enterprise). Rooms are somewhat on the country area, yet no longer too undesirable and the spectacular thing correct to the sea coast rather makes up for it. It has a effective pool this is sturdy on the sea coast. The entertainment section is all centralized, so the late night dancing is on the main open-air bar (sounds lame, besides the undeniable fact that it works rather properly. that's extra beneficial than having to bypass off to a distinctive to-empty disco someplace else on the valuables). that's going to fall short on your 'various eating places' want, however the buffet dinners are plenty extra beneficial than maximum all-inclusives, and that they do have yet another eating place and a exciting sea coast bar.

Answer 4

I say GO!
I just went to Egypt this past June...and I went by myself. Just me...a single girl. I had no problems what so ever. As long as you respect the people and their customes...not too tight fitted clothes. You'll be fine. I meet 5 girls all early 20s and they went to a Rea Sea and the weren't hassled either.

Have fun!!!!!!

Answer 5

I have been to Egypt (as a married woman) and have watched young and single women being hassled by the Egyptian men. OK you can look after yourself, but do you want the hassle on your holiday?

A single friend of mine always goes to Dubai, she takes her daughter (19) with her and they have no problems with the local men. So this may be worth considering - can be expensive though!

Answer 6

Hi there ,, if you like to spend amazing holidays you can go to red sea area ,, specially "Sharm el sheikh" or "Hurgada" & dont worry about hassled, cause there is nothing called hassled in that area, tourism police will help u anywhere , everywhere dont worry

Answer 7

F egypt right in it's A. Come to Montana and go skiing.

Answer 8

anywhere it is the same but better have big resorts five stars one, as movinpick sharm el shiekh, sah hashesh hurgada.
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Answer 9

Come round to my place, if you want hot I will put the central heating on!

Answer 10

No - you're going to get that anywhere you go in the middle east, i am afraid - it really spoilt it for me - they have this strange view that you must be be a wh*re - go somewhere nicer!