How does a Sharm El Sheikh resort holiday compare with Turkey for food, drinks, entertainment and snorkeling?

The main advantage of Sharm El Sheikh for a family holiday is the Red Sea: travelers report plenty of fish close to shore and consider it more scenic than Turkish resort beaches.

For food, travelers generally rate Turkey higher than Sharm El Sheikh in both selection and quality. Xanadu was mentioned as a benchmark, with food considered better than at roughly 70% of other Egyptian hotels.

Travelers looking for busy daytime entertainment should check the programme in advance: one report says Sharm resorts more often focus on poolside shows, while Turkish-style activities may be unavailable.

For drinks, Posh was recommended as a better-quality option. At many other resorts, expect mainly local beverages rather than the typical Turkish all-inclusive standard.

At large resorts, ask for a taf-taf, the internal shuttle used to travel between different areas of the property. Stops may be marked with a red check on the resort map.