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Lots of airlines fly into Hurghada and Luxor but until now it's been that bit more tricky to arrange transfers to Marsa Alam. Not anymore!

With the improvement in roads and a reduction in transfer times we now offer return transfers from both airports with our Meet and Greet service.

For example, online prices start from only £40/48 euro pp for two travelling together from Hurghada. Singles and triples can also be booked online at the Resort Packages section. For small groups - please email for a quote.

Book your next diving holiday today and give yourself something to look forward to.
Email info.reservations@emperordivers.com

In the last year or so our resort teams have seen a big increase in family and friends of divers booking snorkelling trips with our sister company, Oceans Red Sea.

We know there are lots of boat trips for non divers available but believe our expertise and love of everything Red Sea sets our trips apart. Our aim is to make these fun but also educational; what's more, the same great guides you dive with help non-divers master the art of snorkelling as well as teaching them about the amazing marine life.
 
Maybe you have family and friends who are thinking of taking a holiday in the Red Sea and, if so, we hope you might recommend Oceans Red Sea. Do tell them that, if they book their place using the website, they get a 10% discount.
 
All they have to do is visit www.oceansredsea.com to book a trip that many of our past guests say was the "highlight of their holiday".
 
Thanks for passing this information on. We feel sure your family and friends will enjoy a quality boat excursion whilst on their Red Sea holiday .

If you would like more information, please email reservations@oceansredsea.com

Here's what Abi Cleaver had to say about her recent Oceans trip...

"First experience snorkelling/scuba diving made extremely enjoyable and relaxing.  I felt very safe and the day overall was really good.  I would use this centre to learn the full techniques of diving."
 

EgyptAir has announced that they have increased their luggage allowance on all international flights for economy passengers to two pieces of baggage x 23kg each.

This is great news for divers as often airlines charge more for extra pieces.

EgyptAir flys to most Red Sea resorts via Cairo but with direct flights to Sharm el Sheikh from the UK and Italy.

Visit their website here and book your flight today!

By Mat Cotton, Manager, Emperor El Gouna

Regular guests of Emperor Divers have more than likely encountered one or more of these fantastic creatures, riding the bow wave of your dive boat, or the really lucky have had the opportunity to spend some time in the water alongside them diving or snorkelling.

Dolphins are a common sight in all areas of the Red Sea, from Taba down to Sudan, but how much do you really know about these intelligent animals?

easyJet Holidays have a 20% sale starting on their website today!  Look for the holidays marked with the best seller logo.

Add to that our voucher code offer worth £40 off any easyJet Holiday and you could be making some serious savings.

Just book a holiday that's worth over £600 before 9 May, 2011 by clicking here, http://bit.ly/eOkgzU and, when asked, use the code 40OFFWED. 

The discount applies on holidays marked with the best seller logo in the following destinations, Egypt, Algarve, Majorca, Costa Brava, Canaries, Ibiza, Crete, Turkey and Malta.

The saving is valid on travel dates between 1 June and 30 September 2011 excluding school holidays. Prices shown already include the 20% saving.

It's with great delight that we announce the birth of our new-look website!

It has some cute little features: easy to get to know, simple to find your way around, prices so much easier to find and, of course, the usual accurate, interesting information on all things to do with Red Sea diving with Emperor Divers.

Our Liveaboard pages are just brilliant with availability now on each Itinerary page so you can easily find when you can travel and on which lovely liveaboard.

And you can meet the team that works so hard to give you the holiday you deserve!

But most of all, it's been designed with you in mind so that you can find what you want quickly and make that booking effortlessly...and remember that when you book your diving online, you save money!

Do visit our new arrival as soon as you can at www.emperordivers.com

by Marine Biologist, Daniele Zanoni

Ever wondered what makes the Red Sea red? Where the name comes from? Its history, attraction and marine life?

Read on as respected marine biologist, Daniele Zanoni (pic left) shares his fascinating knowledge on all things Red Sea...


ID:

Surface: Length: Max width: Max Depth: Average depth: Volume:

438,000 km2 2250 km 355 km 2211 m 490 m 215-251 x 108 km3

The Red Sea is the northern most tropical sea. It hosts over 1000 invertebrate species, about 200 species of hard and soft coral and over 1200 species of fish and other vertebrates. The International Hydrographic Organization defined the Red Sea boundaries as follows:

• North boundary: the southern limits of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba
• South boundary: a line joining Husn Murad and Ras Siyan

Since August 2009, the Egyptian government has granted HEPCA sole responsibility for the management of waste collection and recycling in the southern Red Sea. The scheme has achieved some incredible results - proof that recycling really does make a difference and dramatically helps to reduce daily damage to the environment.

HEPCA's latest figures show an outstanding success rate in helping to reduce the Red Sea's carbon footprint:

 

 

The following are the figures recycled each month:

PAPER

more than 8.5 tonnes of paper and cartons saving:
- 145 trees
- 34 barrels of oil
- 25 cubic metres of landfill space
- 34,000kw hours of energy
- 59,500 gallons of water.

Simply put, the monthly HEPCA recycled paper total saves enough energy for heat, electricity and air-conditioning for the average Egyptian home for almost 30 months!

ALUMINIUM

more than 41,500 cans saving:
- enough energy to run a television, or operate a computer for 14 years, or a computer centre with 20 computers for over one year.

GLASS

at least 6000kg of glass saving:
- enough energy to power a computer for 296 days, a 100-watt light bulb for 5.93 years and saves the equivalent of 272 litres of oil.

PLASTIC

almost 259,000 plastic bottles and parts saving:
- enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 89.9 years.

STEEL and TIN

an average of 4.5 tonnes of steel and tin saving:
- 24.9 tonnes of iron ore, 14 tonnes of coal, and 1.2 tonnes of limestone.

HEPCA saves around 65 tonnes of CO2 pollutants from entering the atmosphere of the Red Sea each month.

HEPCA's solid waste management strategy is not only concerned with saving the environment but also saving livelihoods. Many valuable employment opportunities have been created for the local community in waste collection, transportation and staffing at the MRF. Further employment and income is also generated through the selling on of recyclable material. We estimate an additional 70 jobs will be created annually in support of this program.

 
 
 
 

Mark Warner has sent these great Hurghada flight deals. Book today then book your diving and give yourself something to look forward to!

Hurghada
         

Returns
27-Nov	LGW-HRG-LGW	7 nights	VIK155/6	£199.00
04-Dec	LGW-HRG-LGW	7 nights	VIK155/6	£269.00
24-Dec	LGW-HRG-LGW	7 nights	VIK147/8	£399.00
31-Dec	LGW-HRG-LGW	8 nights	VIK147/VIK156	£319.00
One ways
27-Nov	LGW-HRG	O/B Only	VIK155	£79.00
24-Dec	HRG-LGW	I/B Only	VIK148	£79.00
24-Dec	LGW-HRG	O/B Only	VIK147	£129.00

To book or check flight availability please call Seat Sales on 0845 8801 236 or e-mail seatsales@markwarner.co.uk

Book your diving online or email info.reservations@emperordivers.co.uk