Resort of the month:
Marsa Matruh, Egypt

Move over Sharm El Sheikh, there is a new Egyptian resort on the map... Marsa Matruh.

Situated on the Egypt's Mediterranean coast, beachside town has always been a favourite holiday destination for Egyptians but over the last few years it has been redeveloped with upmarket hotels and international restaurants to attract overseas holiday makers.

There is much more development planned such as a waterpark, shopping centre and golf course, but for now Marsa Matruh still remains a traditional Egyptian town with bazaar's and markets selling anything from spices to carpets. There are many beaches but probably the most popular is said to be where Cleopatra used bathe hence its name, Cleopatra's Beach.

Around the town can get very busy especially in the summer so if you want to escape the hustle and bustle then head to the quieter and calmer Almaza Bay which has a few hotels and idyllic beaches.

For more information on holidays to Marsa Matruh, please call us on 01926 332223 or email leisure@tmguk.com.