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Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh which gave the Red Sea an international reputation as one of the world's most extraordinary diving destinations in the Red Sea, Egypt

Imagine yourself in one of the most beautiful and famous deep-sea diving paradises in the world. Your dreams of crystal clear water, magnificent corals, exotic under water flora and rare tropical fish all come true when you visit Sharm El Sheikh on the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula

Let your eyes be tantalized by the white sandy beaches and endless desert landscape, which contrast with the crystal clear blue water of the Sinai peninsula.
Sharm El Sheikh has been heralded as "The City of Peace"
It is also noted for its sulphur springs, which are considered cures for those suffering from rheumatic and skin diseases.
The morphology of Sharm El Sheikh's coastline is unique.
It is the cosmopolitan capital of the peninsula of Sinai for its small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains.

Plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities. In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom.
Sharm El Sheikh is basically divided into three main regions


Na'ama Bay
This long sandy bay was where the first hotel appeared in the early eighties. The development of the shore-line on this bay is now complete and the seafront boasts a beautiful paved walkway, lined with bougainvillaea and oleander, following the full sweep of the bay. Na'ama Bay is the target for tourists in the evenings. This is where you will find many shops, restaurants, bars and 'Sheesha' cafes



Ras Um Sid Cliff:

This is the cliff top area that links Na'ama Bay and the bay of Sharm El Maya. Ras Um Sid is centrally situated about 5 minutes drive from Sharm in one direction and Na'ama in the other. Ras Om El Seed also is famous for its coral reefs, has a very high cliff where many hotels are situated.






Sharm El Maya

This is the name given to the bay area old town of Sharm El Sheikh. The picturesque bay is a natural harbour and home to many small boats. The beautiful sandy beach has a profusion of palm trees providing natural shade for the sun loungers. This beach area of Sharm El Maya has only recently been developed with 5* hotels, and the old town is only a short walk away

As you might expect in such a prime diving location, there is a large selection of private companies offering diving courses at all levels and it is one of the cheapest places in the world to pick up a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) qualification.
Sharm El Sheikh has turned out to be one of the finest places for people to enjoy the best sun, sea, sand, and hospitality of its residents.
It is surrounded by three protected areas:
Ras Mohammed Natural Protected Park
St. Katherine National Park
Nabq Protected Area

Turkey
Turkey is truly where East meets West and it is precisely this mixture that makes travel in Turkey so interesting. Although its culture is imbued with a deep and reverent respect for Islam, Turkey is a country that attempts to separate the secular and religious beliefs of its citizens. While it is uncertain what the future holds for Turkey, today the country remains an excellent vacation destination and one of our best places to visit.
Many travelers think there is little to Turkey outside of Istanbul and Istanbul is a hard act to follow. Crossing the Bosporus into Asia Minor, however, leads you into an exotic and exciting country. Read our recommendations on the best places to visit in Turkey and then make your reservations to explore this most alluring country


Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the world's most interesting cities. Its unique history, literally bridging the gap between 'East" and "West", is precisely what attracts tourist to the shores of the Asian Continent. Across time, Istanbul (or is it Constantinople) has served as the capital of the Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman Empires: the city's heritage is on display and magnificently preserved. From its famous mosques and churches (the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye Cami, and Hagia Sophia), through palaces (The Topkapi and Dolmbahce), and on to the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul is one memorable excursion after another

Ephesus
Ephesus, an ancient city in the process of being restored, is a must see. Dating from the seventh century BC (and possibly earlier) Ephesus provides an interesting view of ancient life: the city's ruins illustrate how ancient cities worked and how the people played. Ephesus is a site that should interest anyone but it holds special reverence for Christians who believe that the Virgin Mary lived in the area at the end of her life.
Ephesus is also known as the location of the Temple of Artemis (also called the Temple of Diana), which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Like all of the Wonders, except the Pyramids at Giza, there remains no trace of the temple dedicated to Artemis, the Greek goddess. It is believed that the building was partially destroyed by fire and later by an earthquake.

Izmir
Izmir is a working city that serves as a convenient base to explore the Aegean coast: many prime archaeological sites are relatively close to Izmir. The city has limited attractions of its own.


Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a resort town with great restaurants, good hotels, and pleasant hosts. Known for its nightlife, Kusadasi is a good place for anyone interested soaking up the sun and relaxing at the beach. The city's harbor is the gateway to Ephesus for many cruise lines.

Bodrum
Bodrum is a scenic town whose center is the famed Castle of Saint Peter (built by the Knights of Saint John). Bodrum has much to offer and should be considered as a base to explore the surrounding countryside.

In the past, Bodrum was known as Halicarnassus and the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. The tomb was destroyed by a series of violent earthquakes in the distant past. It is said that its building materials were used to fortify the Castle of St. Peter and the city's defensive walls

Anatolia
Anatolia runs across southern Turkey and contains numerous first class archaeological sites. Get a quality guidebook and "dig up" the places of interest to you. Anatolia is a wonderland!
A quality resort town, Anatalya is a good starting place for your explanation of Anatolia

Cappadocia
Most travelers have seen pictures of the mystical, rock chimney dwellings and man-made cave homes in eastern Turkey. Cappadocia is the area of Turkey known for these dwellings and is a very interesting place to visit

Ankara
Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is a gateway to the surrounding region. Ankara and its surrounding area are not prime tourist attractions but are worth a look if you are touring the country for a second or third time

The 26 Major Advantages to Reading More Books and Why 3 in 4 People Are Being Shut Out of Success

If you are one of the non-book readers who feels you “don’t need no stinking books”, here are 26 great reasons to start the habit…before you are left behind!

1. Reading is an active mental process – Unlike TV, books make you to use your brain. By reading, you think more and become smarter.

2. It is a fundamental skill builder - Every good course on the planet has a matching book to go with it. Why? Because books help clarify difficult subjects. Books provide information that goes deeper than just classroom discussion.

3. Improves your vocabulary – Remember in elementary school when you learned how to infer the meaning of one word by reading the context of the other words in the sentence? You get the same benefit from book reading. While reading books, especially challenging ones, you will find yourself exposed to many new words you wouldn’t be otherwise.

4. Gives you a glimpse into other cultures and places – What is your favorite vacation spot? I would bet you read a lot about that destination. The more information the better. Books can expand your horizons by letting you see what other cities and countries have to offer before you visit them.

5. Improves concentration and focus – Like I pointed out before, reading books takes brain power. It requires you to focus on what you are reading for long periods. Unlike magazines, Internet posts or e-Mails that might contain small chunks of information. Books tell the whole story. Since you must concentrate in order to read, like a muscle, you will get better at concentration.

6. Builds self-esteem – By reading more books, you become better informed and more of an expert on the topics you read about. This expertise translates into higher self esteem. Since you are so well read, people look to you for answers. Your feelings about yourself can only get better.

7. Improves memory – Many studies show if you don’t use your memory, you lose it. Crossword puzzles are an example of a word game that staves off Alzheimer’s. Reading, although not a game, helps you stretch your memory muscles in a similar way. Reading requires remembering details, facts and figures and in literature, plot lines, themes and characters.

8. Improves your discipline – Obviously, if 1 in 4 people don’t read one book per year, then there is a discipline issue. There may be many causes for people not reading books such as the “quips” of information you can get on the Internet. TV is also a major distracter. Making time to read is something we all know we should do, but who schedules book reading time every day? Very few… That’s why adding book reading to your daily schedule and sticking to it, improves discipline.

9. Learn anywhere – Books are portable. You can take them almost anywhere. As such, you can learn almost anywhere too.

10. Improves creativity – by reading more books and exposing yourself to new and more complete information, you will also be able to come up with more creative ideas. As a personal example, I read many, many books on IT Networking. So often, when IT Admins are stumped with a problem, I can come up with a creative (smack your head simple) solution that isn’t written anywhere. But the reason I can do that is because I have read so many books on the subject, I can combine lessons from all of them into new solutions.

11. Gives you something to talk about – Have you ever run out of stuff to talk about with your best friend, wife or husband? This can be uncomfortable. It might even make married couples wonder if their marriage is in trouble. However, if you read a lot of books, you’ll always have something to talk about. You can discuss various plots in the novels you read, you can discuss the stuff you are learning in the business books you are reading as well. The possibilities of sharing are endless.

12. Books are inexpensive entertainment – What’s the average price of a movie ticket these days? $8 – $10? You can buy a paperback for that price and be entertained for many hours more. If you have a used bookstore nearby, you can get them even cheaper.

Tip: Once you make reading a habit, you’ll enjoy reading the books in your chosen career as well.

13. You can learn at your own pace – Where formal education requires time commitments, books have no late-bells or hourly commitments. So you can learn at your own pace when you read books.

14. New mental associations – I touched on this above. As you read more books the depth and breadth of your knowledge expands and your ability to form new associations increases. In reading a book to discover the solution to one problem, you find the solution to others you may not have considered.

15. Improves your reasoning skills – Books for professionals contain arguments for or against the actions within. A book on cooking argues that Chili powder goes well with beef and goes poorly with ice-cream. A book on building a business argues that testing an idea for profitability before setting up is a smart strategy and argues against just barreling forward with the idea without testing.

You too will be able to reason better with the knowledge you gain. Some of the arguments will rub off on you. Others you will argue against. Regardless, you’ll be reasoning better.

16. Builds your expertise – Brian Tracy has said one way to become an expert in your chosen field is to read 100 books on the subject. He also said by continuing the same for 5 years you’ll become an international expert. With the Internet and blogs, you could hone that time down to 2-3 years if you follow through.

17. Saves money – Apart from saving money on entertainment expenses. Reading books that help you develop your skills saves money. Reading books on how someone went bankrupt will be a warning to you against repeating their mistakes. Reading a book on how to build your own backyard deck saves the expense of hiring a contractor.

18. Decreases mistakes – Although I would never suggest putting off an important goal because you fear making mistakes, it is still important to sharpen the saw (link to A.L. post). When you gather the deep and wide wisdom that books can provide, you are less apt to make mistakes.

19. You’ll discover surprises - As you read more books as a source of information, you’ll learn stuff you weren’t looking for. I’ve read many great quotes on life and love by reading books on marketing. I’ve learned facts about biology from reading about chemistry. Heck, I’ve picked up some facts about history while reading about programming. Since so many subjects intertwine it’s almost impossible not to learn something other than the book’s subject.

20. Decreased boredom – One of the rules I have is if I am feeling bored, I will pick up a book and start reading. What I’ve found by sticking to this is that I become interested in the book’s subject and stop being bored. I mean, if you’re bored anyway, you might as well be reading a good book, right?

21. Can change your life – How many times have you heard of a book changing someone’s life? For me, it was Your Erroneous Zones (link) by Wayne Dyer – which is the first self-development book I read. It opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking that was not depressing and dull. It was the first step in my path of choosing my own life and being free of old habitual thought patterns.

There are many, many other books out there that have a reputation for changing lives including Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, Handbook to Higher Consciousness, Atlas Shrugged , A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Lord of the Rings and Black Boy to name a few. But you can start in your chosen field and work your way outward.

22. Can help break a slump – Being in a slump is uncomfortable. If you are a writer, you call it writer’s block. If you are a salesperson, it’s called – not making a sale in 23 days. But a slump can be a crossroads. It might be you are wavering on your commitment to a particular project or (with marriage) person. Or a slump can be simply a lack of new ideas. Books are a great source of ideas, big and small. So if you find yourself in a slump, pick a book on the portion of your life you are slump-ing and get to reading!

23. Reduces stress - Many avid readers (including me) unwind by reading. Compared with the person who gets home from work and immediately turns on the TV news, you are going from work stress to crime stress. But it’s not just news. TV as a source of relaxation is too full of loud commercials and fast moving (often violent) images. If relaxation is something you want, turn off the TV or computer and pick up a book.

24. Gets you away from digital distractions – If you, like many others, feel overwhelmed with the flashing lights, beeps, boops and ring-a-dings that burn up our computing lives, then give books a chance. When you find some good books, you’ll find yourself drawn into the subject matter. You’ll want to spend more time reading. By spending more time reading books, you’ll have less time for the plethora of the digital gadgets begging for our attention.

25. You’ll make more money - If you make a serious effort to read in your chosen career, your expertise in that specialty will increase. As you become more specialized and learned, you join a smaller group of more qualified people. By being part of the small few with the highest level knowledge your pay will increase. It’s simple supply and demand.

26. The book is always better than the movie – except for perhaps No Country for Old Men.

Teenagers and Sport - Why Sport Has Great Benefits For Teens

We know that exercise is important for teenagers and sport is an ideal outlet for all that energy. It doesn't matter why teenagers are attracted to sport. In fact, for many of them it is seen as an opportunity to become popular and more attractive. As parents we shouldn't knock that reason! Regardless of why they decide to participate, there is a range of benefits for them

Social benefits for teenagers and sport

First of all, consider the social benefits for teenagers and sport. So much of the average teenager's time is spent alone, whether it's in front of a TV screen, or playing computer games or surfing the net. Although this may bring them into 'virtual' contact with others, it's not as beneficial as face-to-face, social interaction. Once they get into a sport, they'll have lots of opportunities to meet others and develop their social and interpersonal skills.





Health benefits for teenagers and sport.

These days we are all much more sedentary: we sit around much more than we used to, at the expense of physical movement. Health specialists are concerned about the rising problem of obesity, and this affects our teenagers and younger children too. Movement is good for our teenagers, and sport is ideal for those who balk at the thought of 'working out'. Taking part in a sport can have a great pay-off in terms of health.



Family benefits for teenagers and sport

Many parents today find it difficult to communicate with their teenagers, and sport is ideal for bringing the two together. I've spent years driving my teenagers to their different sports and watching them perform. Believe me - so long as you're not 'pushy' and intrusive - they'll appreciate your interest. They will know you love them and want to help.

How else can parents get involved with their teenagers and sport? There are many ways, such as:


providing the right kit and equipment
helping with travel arrangements
cheering from the sidelines
fundraising, and more

And you'll find that after a game or session - when kids are on a natural 'high' - they are much more communicative. This is ideal time for chatting and building that relationship.

You or your kids may have doubts about their ability to join a team. If your teenagers are not the competitive types, why not consider other activities that can be enjoyed just for the sake of it? Examples are archery, swimming, water sports, and hill walking and climbing.

Behavior benefits for teenagers and sport

There are other good reasons why teenagers and sport should be encouraged. Studies both in America and Europe show that teens who take part in sport are much less likely to be involved in undesirable behaviors such as:


smoking
taking drugs
promiscuity
alcohol abuse
and dropping out of school or college.

Involvement in sport really does get your teenagers away from the couch and TV screen and into something that is both healthy and sociable. Why not take action today to help bring your teenagers and sport together?

Frank McGinty is an author and a teacher specializing in Personal & Social Development. Together with his wife, Grace, he also runs a 'Family Life' website, catering for a wide variety of family interests and concerns.




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Relaxation Techniques and Strategies for Teens

Kids today are under an unprecedented amount of stress. Family issues, peer pressure, academic struggles, and an eagerness to fit in can create situations teens may not be emotionally prepared to handle. Without the skills to cope positively and de-stress, teens may turn to unhealthy coping strategies

Unhealthy Coping Strategies
Much of teen maladaptive behavior is actually an attempt by the teen to manage unpleasant feelings or experiences. Explosive or angry behavior, self-mutilation, drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, and school avoidance, for example, are possible ways kids may cope with situations or emotions they don’t know how to handle. Learning positive ways to relax and cope when under stress may help reduce some of these behaviors.

The Benefits of Relaxation Skills
Relaxation skills, once learned, are versatile because they can be used anytime, anywhere, and for practically any situation. For the most part, they don’t require any special equipment, and can be modified for the individual user. For teens, learning relaxation skills have several benefits. Beyond their use as a calming strategy, their mastery also empowers teens to feel that they have some control over their emotions, and they are simple enough to teach that teens can easily share them with others



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Types of Relaxation Strategies
There are three basic types of relaxation strategies. All are simple to learn and implement. They are:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This strategy requires teens to focus on one muscle at a time, alternately contracting and relaxing the muscle. Ideally, the teen should be either lying down or reclined in a comfortable chair. The room should be quiet, preferably somewhat dark, and comfortable. Starting at the toes and working up to the head, each muscle group is contracted, held for five to ten seconds, and then relaxed. As teens learn how to purposefully relax their muscles, as well as identify which muscles are the most tense when they are stressed out, they will gain the skills to relax their muscles during tense situations.

Guided Imagery
Teens should choose a relaxing scene at the focal point for this strategy. It should be a location that the teen finds personally meaningful and calming. It can be a warm beach scene, a walk through the woods, or a cozy, rainy day. It will likely be somewhat different for each person. The teen should make notes about what he or she finds relaxing about this scene.

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Be sure to utilize all five senses. What does this place smell like, feel like, and look like? List some words that describe what it feels like to be here. Choose words that imbue a sense of peace and calmness, as well as power and strength.

Teens may choose to tape themselves talking about this special place and how it makes them feel. The tape can then be played back either during or after a progressive muscle relaxation, or during a stressful situation where the teen needs a mental “break.”

Controlled Breathing
Teens are often surprised to find out that their breathing becomes quick and shallow when they are stressed out. This method of breathing reduces oxygen to the brain and heightens the body’s tension. Learning how to purposefully slow breathing down helps increase calmness and relaxation. Teens should breathe in through their nose for 3-4 seconds, and out through their mouths for 6-8 seconds.

The slower the better, but be sure the exhale is twice as long as the inhale. Breathe from deep inside the body, and be aware of the chest rising and falling during breathing. During the breathing, teens can either think about their peaceful place, or focus on one word (such as calm, peace, or another word of the teens choosing) that helps connect the brain to the breathing. Controlled breathing should be done for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Simple relaxation techniques, when practiced enough to become second nature, can have a great impact on teen’s ability to calm themselves during stressful situations. With such positive ways to manage their feelings, this may prevent teens from turning to more harmful ways of coping.



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