Relax with Spain or Egypt holidays for all the family

With the unpredictable weather that we have in the UK it can be nice to get away for a couple of weeks to a place where the sunshine is virtually guaranteed. Spain and Egypt both fit into this category but offer two very different experiences. The Costa del Sol has long been a favourite destination with British holidaymakers and is still a great place to take it easy for a week or two and soak up some rays on the beach. Egypt will appeal to people who like to do a little exploring while they are away, instead of sitting by the pool all day. The pyramids need no introduction of course but seeing them in real life is much better than watching a documentary about them on television. The more adventurous tourist can find out what it is really like to ride a camel and whether they are as grumpy as they look.

Although the Costa del Sol is known for its seaside resorts and high rise hotels there is much more to it than that. Hiring a car and driving a few miles inland comes as something as a revelation to many people as they discover the traditional, unspoilt villages that can still be found all over the area. There is more to Egypt than the Pyramids too and a few days in Cairo is an experience not to be forgotten. Many tourists avail themselves of the opportunity to travel down the Nile in a boat when going on Egypt holidays. Sailing is popular in Andalusia, Spain as well and Malaga is a good place to stay for people that are looking to charter a yacht and spend a few days at sea while on holiday. Experienced sailors can take a boat out by themselves and those who would rather take it easy can hire a crew to do all the hard work for them. There are many yachts plying their trade on the River Nile and visitors can travel down this famous waterway with any one of hundreds of companies that run cruises in the area.

It is the longest river in the world and the lifeblood of Egypt with the majority of the population living in towns and villages in the Nile Valley and Delta so there is plenty to see along the way. Spain, and in particular the Costa del Sol, may be a better option for people who are not that keen on foreign food as there are many hotels and restaurants that serve British cuisine to cater to the thousands of holidaymakers from the United Kingdom that come every year. It would be a shame not to try something a little different though and many Spanish dishes are quite popular at home these days. Egyptian cuisine is less well known but well worth trying. Rice-stuffed pigeon, mashed fava beans and shredded beef sandwiches are all local favourites and bread, although not the same as that in Great Britain, can be found almost everywhere.