REBECCA FORD enjoys an invigorating break in the Egyptian capital

HIS fabled African country promises a world of adventures and is just five hours away.

Egypt has ancient sites that will simple take your breath away, says Clare Heal, who discovers that a slow pace is the best way to soak up thousands of years of history.

The unspoilt corals, spectacular scenery and psychedelic fish of the Red Sea in Egypt are a draw for thousands of divers every year. Jo Willey faces her fear of the deep to see exactly what all the fuss is about