Thirty years ago, Sharm el-Sheikh was a sleepy, Bedouin fishing village. Now, as the most popular tourist destination in the Arab world, the city bustles with locals, tourists and traders all year round. Though much of the bay area, with its modern apartment blocks and sun loungers, no longer tells of the city's rich Egyptian heritage, Sharm Old Market retains an authentic cultural flavour.

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Bodrum does not actually host any large festivals however it does still host a couple of festivals that are very popular. The two main events within this town are Eid ul-Adha and Ramadan and these are times of feasting and fasting. There are a number of events that tend to be popular with tourists and they use the flights to Bodrum in order to join in with the festivities.

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There is a vast array of different festivals that take place within Turkey and both locals and tourists enjoy these. The name Mesir translates as power gum and this is a combination of forty-one different spices. The Manisa Mesir festival is an annual event that takes place within the resort that is known as Manisa. This annual festival has been celebrated for the past five hundred years and it is actually still one of the popular events within this area. A lot of the tourists that take part in this festival also make use of the regular flights to Turkey.

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There is a vast array of different festivals that take place within Turkey and both locals and tourists enjoy these. The name Mesir translates as power gum and this is a combination of forty-one different spices. The Manisa Mesir festival is an annual event that takes place within the resort that is known as Manisa. This annual festival has been celebrated for the past five hundred years and it is actually still one of the popular events within this area. A lot of the tourists that take part in this festival also make use of the regular flights to Turkey.

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Antalya is a very popular tourist destination and a lot of these tourists enjoy shopping within this area. A lot of the tourists that enjoy shopping within this area make the most of the cheap flights to Antalya. There is a number of very popular areas for shopping within Antalya and it is true to say that this area is a dreamland for shopaholics. It is fair to say that this area has some of the best shopping within the Middle East and it is also a very magnificent area.

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The Biosphere Market is a monthly market, which is held within Fuerteventura. This market is very popular with a vast array of people who come to the area in order to enjoy all that the island has to offer. A lot of the people that come to this area enjoy the frequent cheap flights to Fuerteventura.

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Rhodes has an Old town and a New town both having its own peculiarities. The old town has some prodigious walls where some of the structures show influence of the Latin, Byzantine and Turkish inhabitants. The old town consists of several quiet but twisting alleyways interrupted timely by lively squares. It is a good idea to take flights to Rhodes to explore the incredible palaces and museums that are located in the old town. You could also reach via the commercial harbor of Rhodes that is home to a number of international ferry services. There are inter island ferries too located towards the east.

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From the 2nd to the 4th of August, Tunisia will celebrate the spread of digital technology with the International Internet Festival. You can't celebrate this festival from behind your computer - if you want to see the ship full of brand new computers and other pinnacles of the latest technology arrive in El Kantaoui Port (Sousse), you're going to have to look for last minute flights to Monastir. Locals and visitors are welcomed onto the ship, where they can try out the flashy equipment.

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If you want go jet skiing this summer, you should book flights to Kos because this Greek island is the perfect location this exciting sport. At least, that's the opinion of Jet Ski authorities, which is why they organised National Jet Ski Championships here last summer.

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If you want to make sure you start practicing on time for the Virgin London Marathon in april 2011, book your flights to Sharm now and take part in the half marathon that will be held the 5th of November 2010. The international event called SharMarathon will start at 9.00am in Sharm-El-Sheikh, and the route will lead runners and joggers through Ras Mohamed National Park. The 21.1 km long track passes by Hidden Bay, the salt lake and back to the coast by Yolanda Bay and features sand dunes, rough mountains and mangroves. Even if you're not in shape yet, you don't want to miss out on this stunning setting for a marathon route. If your family is not impressed with your time, just tell them you were distracted by the view.

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In Santa Cruz every Sunday morning there's a flea market at Mercado de Nuestra Senora de Africa, Calle San Sebastian. Some of Tenerife's other main markets are located in the Costa Adeje, the Los Cristianos area and in Santa Cruz, including a notable open-air flea market along the Avenida Jose Manuel Guimera, which takes place every Sunday morning. You can find inexpensive items to bring back home plus lots of local produce and handicrafts. Some of the items to look for are hand-crafted lace tablecloths, pottery and ceramics, and local wines.

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Situated at the point where the river Tagus flows into the Atlantic Ocean, it is hardly surprising that Lisbon has always had a special relationship with the sea. This sentiment is celebrated in the Oceans Festival, which takes place in the city from 31st July to 14th August.

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Hurghada is divided into three parts. The downtown (El Dahar or simply Dahar) is the old quarter of the city; Sekalla is the modern section; El Korra Road is the newest, most contemporary part.

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For shopping, visit the Workers' Market (Mercado dos Lavradores), an open market that is alive with activity, noise, color and the hustle and bustle of the locals. Here you can buy any Madeira's specialties such as fresh fish, vegetables, spices, exotic flowers and local handicrafts. The building is in the late 1930s art deco style and designed by Portuguese architect Edmundo Tavares. Local handicrafts in the region include hand made embroidery and lace items, ceramics, tiles, and wicker objects. Locally made honey is a perfect souvenir.

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Gran Canaria is great for picking up bargains both in the resort areas many shops as well as more traditional markets.

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Visitors to the island of Fuerteventura may be interested in going along to a new monthly market that aims to promote the produce of local farmers. Alongside tourism, Fuerteventura's next commercial strength is its agriculture, with farmers using the island's clement weather to grow everything from wheat crops, to tomatoes, onions, garlic and even bananas. Much of this activity takes place away from the main tourist areas and unless people make a specific effort, this side of the island can easily be missed.

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Restaurants in Banjul offer international style menus. You can also try local dishes such as domodah (a peanut stew served with either meat or fish) and benachin (a spicy risotto). For a simple Gambian meal of rice and sauce, you can visit the market stalls. For a quick snack, street vendors sell fruit, nuts and homemade fritters.

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