Cheap Holidays to Sharm el Sheikh, Turkey and Crete: Fly Away For a Week
cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh [http://www.travelwasp.co.uk/regions/Egypt/Sharm%20El%20Sheikh.htm], Turkey and Crete are some great options.
Sharm el Sheikh is only a five hour flight from most UK airports. It may be slightly further than European escapes, but it's definitely worth a few extra hours trip. Cheap holidays to Sharm el Sheikh are affordable, exotic and luxurious. You'll be surrounded by the Red Sea on one side and the mountains of Mount Sinai on the other. Perfect for diving enthusiasts, the Red Sea boasts the reefs of Tiran and Ras Mohammed, which are known as two of the best diving-spots in the world. Take the kids dolphin-spotting on a boat trip to Tiran Island, or spend a night under the stars at Bedouin Camp.
Turkey is another great option if you're looking for some sun and fun on the cheap. Flight time is around four hours so just long enough to switch off and focus on the fabulous holiday that awaits you. You're in luck if you're looking to stick to budget as there are plenty of cheap holidays to Turkey. Plus, the Turkish Lira offers a very favorable exchange rate to the pound, so you'll be able to stretch your money far here. There are plenty of different places to stay as well. From the turquoise shores of the Aegean Sea to the bustling city life that inhabits Istanbul, you can conjure up the perfect holiday.
Crete is also about a four hour flight from the UK. With its many alluring options, it's easy to see why cheap holidays to Crete are so appealing. The beautiful beaches are definitely one of the top reasons for holidaying here. Spending the day basking in the warm glow of the sun sounds appealing and this huge island (the largest island in Greece!), plenty of miles of warm golden shores to offer. But of course, you'll also want to do some exploration - so it's worth investigating the archeological finds of the Minoan civilization at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys.