The atmosphere in Sharm El Sheikh is magical. Crystal-clear air, bright sunshine and deep blue water radiate along with the bright colours of the desert. The town is a cultural feast, as native Bedouins move around the countryside by camel, and enliven the night with dance, music and poetry readings by firelight. Entertainment options abound. You can dive the world-class coral reefs at Ras Mohammed National Park or visit St Catherine’s monastery, which is built around Moses’ burning bush, to see its priceless collection of Arab and Western art. Drive to nearby Nweiba through the coloured canyon, swim with dolphins or take a camel safari through a landscape unchanged over the past thousand years, complete with a traditional Bedouin dinner. Here, under the stars, the secrets of the desert and its ancient past are revealed.