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Extract from the Hurghada (Ghardaka) Travel Guides:
In the course of two decades,
HURGHADA
has been transformed from a humble fishing village of a few hundred souls into a booming town of 50,000 people, drawn here from all over Egypt by the lure of making money. This phenomenal growth is almost entirely due to
tourism
, which accounts for 95 percent of the local economy. Yet it's worth taking Hurghada's claims to be a seaside resort with a handful of salt. Unlike Sinai, where soft sand and gorgeous reefs are within easy reach and women can bathe unhassled, Hurghada's public beaches are distant or uninviting, while the best marine life is far offshore. If you're not into...
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| Getting Around : Taxis |
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| When first venturing into the streets of Hurghada you will be surprised, as I was, that every vehicle going by honks his horn at you. Actually there are a huge number of minibuses that are just stop and go taxis. Obviously they honk to see if you want to jump on. Beware getting in and then being trapsed around for half an hour until all the other locals have got off. They will then take you to your destination at tourist prices and insist it is now a personal tour! |
 Posted by User Not Logged In on 17/04/2003 18:04:39 |
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Travelslang Hurghada (Ghardaka) Travel Guides Opinions Tips & Advice
| Culture : Tipping in hotels |
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| Although a service charge of about ten percent is added to hotel and restaurant bills, it is however, customary to tip an additional five percent. Taxi drivers expect tips of ten percent of the fare. |
| Posted by User Not Logged In. on 17/04/2003 13:51:44 |
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