100 Top Travel Destinations - Number 1:  Egypt

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Egypt is situated in northern Africa, bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Libya is on its western border and the Gaza Strip and the Red Sea makes up the eastern border. The Sudan lies on Egypt's southern border.  Egypt controls the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez Canal, a sea link between Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. Its size, and juxtaposition to Israel establish its major role in Middle Eastern geopolitics  Continued below....
   

 

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Egypt - Capitalizes on Mystery and Ancient Allure.  Egypt is quickly becoming the new travel "must visit" location for Americans.  The number of American tourists to Egypt increased in 2006 by 20.9% compared to 2005, which also experienced a growth rate of 15% according to JaxFax Travel Marketing Magazine for Travel Agents. 

The number of American visitors to Egypt has climbed to nearly 100,000 in the first five months of 2006 and the numbers are climbing every day.  continue below .........

 

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The destination continues to stay at the top of the list for travelers seeking out antiquities and adventure, but is also gaining fame as the luxury center of the Red Sea.

As Egypt new beach resorts and five-star hotels along the Mediterranean and Red Seas, gain more attention, repeat travel activity and commercial growth are offering tremendous opportunities to those involved with tourism.  Not to mention the benefits to travelers.  Egypt's commitment to tourism extend beyond the resorts and has fueled numerous public works projects to attract visitors such as the revitalized Cairo airport.

Despite the turmoil in neighboring countries, Egypt continues to be a favorite destination for travelers.

Learning Through Travel has created a magical, Mystery Tour of Egypt as a reminder that the most remote corners of the globe have never been closer, and that a travel adventure through Ancient History is a sure-footed guide for an unforgettable journey.

The intrigue and mystery surrounding the captivating throne of the Mysterious Golden King Tutankhamen.  Tutankhamen's throne, and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, contributed to the fascination and drama of this period.

All though so little is known about him because of his premature death at the age of 19, we do know that his tomb wasn't ready, so he was put in a rather modest one and for some 3,000 years, he was left undiscovered.  In 1922, Howard Carter discovered the tomb and it became an international phenomenon.

The Magical< Mystery Tour of Egypt depart December 1, 2006 includes roundtrip airfare to Cairo from New York at the price of $3,799 per person double.  For more information you can go to: www.learningthroughtravel.com

For more information on travel to Egypt, contact the Egyptian Tourist Authority at 877 773-4978 or visit: www.egyptourism.org

 

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