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SHORT HAUL: Tunisia


perfect place for a girly spa weekend or even a golfi ng break. I stayed at the Yadis Hotel, which has a spa and beauty centre, golf course and even offers tennis lessons. Elsewhere across the country,


Tunisia has plenty to offer and can cater to most interests: it’s warm and sunny for much of the year; the beaches are some of the best in the Mediterranean; the barren Sahara offers the opportunity for desert trips; and there are wonderful Roman ruins at El Djem (two hours’ drive from Tunis) and Dougga (1.5 hours from Tunis). But I would especially recommend visiting one of the thrilling festivals such as the Festival du Saharien Ksours, Tataouine (March) or the International Festival of the Sahara, Douz (December/January). Hugh Fraser of Corinthian Travel


is confi dent that visitors will fi nd plenty to enjoy in Tunisia. “Southern Tunisia looks towards the Sahara for its cultural infl uences and offers some highly unusual cultural and striking natural attractions.


“The pleasant winter climate and beautiful scenery, combined with the opportunity for soft adventure in the Sahara, relaxing on Djerba’s beautiful beaches, and discovering the ‘other- worldly’ Berber villages (used as sets for the Star Wars fi lms) are all key reasons to visit. “And for a truly authentic Tunisian


experience on the island of Djerba we recommend the boutique hotel Dar Dhiafa – it’s an oasis of serenity and calm.”


What’s new Hotels: Nightly rates at the


fi ve-star Regency Hotel in Gammarth (regencytunis.com) start from £105pp, based on two people sharing a double room on an all-inclusive basis. Rates at Hotel Sangho in Tataouine (sanghotataouine.com) start from £63 per night, based on two people sharing a double room on an all-inclusive basis. Rates at the Yadis Hotel (yadis.com) in Djerba start from £96 per night. This rate is based on two people sharing a double room on a B&B basis.


Tourism talk “This year we aim to extend Tunisia’s appeal and showcase our range


of fi ve-star accommodation, luxurious thalassotherapy facilities and excellent golf products.” Wahida Jaiet, Director, Tunisian National Tourist Offi ce


Where to book it CORINTHIAN TRAVEL – 01372 469300


The operator specialises in private tours to Tunisia and one of its most popular is the ‘Oases & the Sahara’ 10-day tour designed to showcase the historic attraction of southern Tunisia plus some leisure time by the beach. It includes Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said, riding the Lézard Rouge train, a walking tour of the old ‘cara- van cities’ of Tozeur, Douz and Tata- ouine, including a trip into the desert, exploring the extraordinary Berber architecture and the Star Wars fi lm set and fi nally on to Djerba via Chenine. The accommodation is in three-, four- and fi ve-star hotels and costs around £2,500pp. corinthiantravel.co.uk


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“For a truly authentic Tunisian experience we recommend staying at the atmospheric boutique hotel Dar Dhiafa - an oasis of


serenity and calm” HUGH FRASER, CORINTHIAN TRAVEL


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