So a couple of months back I booked to go scuba diving in Sharm El Sheikh this November. Now, with

[Rich]

the recent terror attacks in Tunisia, I have to say I'm questioning how wise it is to go. The Home Office say that it's still safe to travel to Sharm due to the enhanced security measures put in place by the Egyptian police/military. However, I've never been to Sharm so I'm unsure of how robust these precautions are.

I assume that these attacks in Tunisia are a timely reminder for all of the north African/Arab countries that rely heavily on tourisim that their livelihoods depend on making the tourists feel safe and secure.

Does anyone have any recent experience of Sharm? Am I going to get shot/blown up/beheaded by bloody muslims if I go? :-(

[Classic Jorge]

[Rich]

start pointing an AK-47 in my face.

[Steve Williams - gay for Mark Knopfler]

[Pokster]

security was high (there was an Arab conference going on at a nearby hotel), so not sure what is like at other times of the year.
Place felt very safe

[Classic Jorge]

What? It could happen.

Abu-Fauntleroy Al-Hampshiri

[Rich]

wandering into one of the hotels and then opening up?

[Classic Jorge]

He's going to get tied to a radiator and raped isnt he?

[Brentwood]

[Pokster]

which hotel are you going to?

[Pokster]

[Brentwood]

https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/media/54760aa6e5274a1301000050/191114_-_FCO_329_-_Egypt_Travel_Advice__WEB__Ed16.jpg

[Classic Jorge]

[Rich]

one evening as I hear it's very good.

I must admit, though - I have given consideration to changing destination now. Perhaps the Carribean would be safer.

[Rich]

[Classic Jorge]

[Pat Vegas]

Just be your condescending self and they'll feel silly and put the guns away.

[Pokster]

we'll have a small collection for you if it does.

Lovely place, lovely people imo

[Rich]

[Classic Jorge]

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

It's the kind of place that Thomson Holidays go. It's full of things called 'resorts'. It's the sort of place where there are raows and rows of umbrellas on the beach. I expect the hotels offer 'International Buffet' for dinner. :-(

http://www.regal-diving.co.uk/sites/default/files/styles/slideshow_main/public/PL0035_Sharm_El_Sheikh_03BD_1.jpg?itok=HZio4b26

[Rich]

fact finding mission and then change sides when I get here. HA!

[Classic Jorge]

Lots of soggy chips and, if you get there early enough, there's gravy

[Pat Vegas]

Terrorist: What makes you think you can stop me from killing you and everybody here?

Me: There is no sharm in trying :hide:

Terrorist: :hehe: Ok my friend you can go :driving:

Me: Pointing that gun at me gave me the Sheikhs

I am then killed instantly.

[Rich]

is some of the best in the world and all that I'm looking for is a week of sun and diving during the day followed by getting decidedly merry in the evening.

Where else can I go (without the need for a long flight) that will offer me what I seek?

[Pokster]

[Ben.]

if they've overspent on weapons.

[Luis Anaconda]

after the terrorist attack on a hotel in 2005 in Sharm ...

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jul/23/alqaida.terrori sm (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jul/23/alqaida.terrorism)

… they put in some pretty sturdy anti-terror measures in place such as big f**k off gates on these resort hotels so people can't drive up to them without going through numerous obstacles. Would imagine the beaches which are normally private are pretty much the same particularly now. In short you are probably as safe there as anywhere. Though you will get eaten by a shark :thumbup:

[Classic Jorge]

ISIS, ISIS, ISIS, what's black, white and red all over? A kuffar after we've finished with them!

[Rich]

defend my girlfriend and I if it comes to it.

[Classic Jorge]

[Lt. Gooner 2002]

Next time why not book a few nights stay at the Hilton Baghdad. Same thing.

[Rich]

few (if any) of the things I'm looking for.

OK - it's probably quite hot and sandy, but that's about it.

[TRENT COLTON]

Do you think they've joined ISIS too?

[Luis Anaconda]

[Luis Anaconda]

think the rifle might be an issue in security r

[7evens]

Shed loads of 5 star Hotels with all manner of investment from the west. The place is littered with the wealthiest people on the planet.
It's an absolute shoe in for radicals to score a major terrorist coup and cause massive disruption to the country's income stream...

[Pokster]

[Rich]

[7evens]

You can't really trust these *******s, can you :sherlock:

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

But that's just my personal view. I very much hope you enjoy your trip.

[Rich]

I only have seven days to play with. Kenya/Caribbean are possibilities. I really want to go back to the Mara.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

Why not go to Windsor Safari Park? There will be fewer tourists.

You've got to sort your **** out.

[Witharby 2-3 weeks]

2 weeks with gut rot. Sure it was an Islamic plot to get me to join in Ramadam

[Berni]

The chaps in charge there have been taking absolutely no f**king **** whatsoever from Beard-bothering Islamists and have been rounding them up in hordes and have just passed a law allowing them to be executed more quickly in fact.

[Sir Charlie of Nicholas]

http://news.sky.com/story/1511324/wave-of-attacks-kill-50-so ldiers-in-egypt (http://news.sky.com/story/1511324/wave-of-attacks-kill-50-soldiers-in-egypt)