Fantastic view, delicious food, morish cocktails, friendly staff, fascinating architecture and details, groovy music... and I can just keep going! Egypt/Sinai is one of my favourite destinations... and I always end up staying in the area around Castle Zaman (I prefer this area much better than what is now commercial Sharm and Dahab -- but you just need to know where to go/stay ;-)... and now no trip is complete without going at least once to the Castle (but do not confuse it with the historic castle that is on an island 5 miles or so from the Israeli border!). The place hasn't been around for long (probably officially opened in 2003), but built with middle ages designs and techniques... and manages to combine style with comfort, while primarily using natrual elements. It is set on top of a hill (hence the panaramic view), has a lovely bar and restaurant, a swimming pool that blends in with the hill and of course showers if you need to freshen up from the pool or sea (they have a "private" beach across the road from the hill... nice corals, and nice to swim and laze about, but nothing is built on the beach so far and it's quite close to the road... but there's potential there if they decide to do somethign with it!). In the "dungeon" of the castle there's a shop that actually sells good stuff for souvenirs and gifts (it's not the usual touristy stuff that you usually find). The place opens in the morning till late (12pm or so... depending on customers). They have a slow food menu and some of the dishes can take 3 hours to prepare -- so either book by phone, or preferably go early enough and enjoy the view, pool and bar. And if you're not vegeterian, don't miss the lamb (although the seafood orgy is delicious too). Well, there are few magazine review clippings about the place on their website... so have a look if you want to find out more. Very highly recommended!!