DAHAB: THE RED SEA DIVING RESORT THAT'S MAKING A COMEBACK
Dahab used to be one of the most popular Red Sea diving resorts. After a revolution, a military coup and an airliner bombing, it’s making a comeback, says Nick Redmayne

Lake Nasser is a vast reservoir in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Before construction, Sudan was against the building of Lake Nasser because it would encroach on land in the North.

Marsa Alam is a resort town on the Red Sea in Egypt. It’s renowned for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. The U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and dugongs (sea cows)

The Nile River flows over 6,600 kilometers (4,100 miles) until emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years, the river has provided a source of irrigation to transform the dry area around it into lush agricultural land.

Ras Sudr is located on the Gulf of Suez, is 200 Km away from Cairo, and about 60 Km away from Ahmad Hamdy Tunnel. The climate is moderate all year long and the geo characteristics of Ras Sudr make it a unique spot for relaxation and water sports.

Red Sea Governorate is one of the 27 governorates of Egypt. Located between the Nile and the Red Sea in the southeast of the country, its southern border forms part of Egypt's border with Sudan. Its capital and largest city are Hurghada.

Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is a sparsely populated desert region between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. On its southern tip, Sharm el-Sheikh resort is a base for diving and snorkeling around the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park.