Hi Sjbrody

Nov 12th we are going to The 3 Corners Fayrouz , advertised as Marsa Alam , but actually Port Ghalib , about 50 miles from MA. From reviews on TA it could be the sort of place you're looking for if all you want is the beach , diving and a handful of shops on site. Nothing really out of the grounds , but that suits us.
( We spent 48 hours in Sharm and Naama Bay and that was enough)

suggest you read reviews for the Cataract on TA

Best wishes .

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I have been to Taba Heights and it was very quiet but I loved it. There was very little to do outside the hotel complexes..but that said, everyone could use the facilities in all the other complexes. There was also a dive school-Red Sea Waterworld ( I think) and there is also like a little mini bar cafe and snack place there as well. There is also a little shopping complex near 3 corners that has a pub, a few shops, a mexican restuarant, the indian etc. There is a golf course and a free shuttle bus that operates up until about midnightish daily that takes you round the whole of Taba Heights.
The Hyatt has a casino..but generally when we went it was very quiet.

Quite close to the border with Israel, there is quite alot of security but trips to Israel and jordan are within easy travelling distance if you want something else to do other than sunbathing and scuab diving!