short haul FEATURE: Tunisia
exemplary golf courses and over 45 ‘thalassotherapy’ (sea water therapy) centres across the country. Just two and a half hours from the UK, an amazing experience is available for many different types of holidaymaker – and for an affordable sum.
What’s new Hotels: Since opening in July
2013 the four-star deluxe Radisson Blu Resort and Thalasso in Hammamet (
radissonblu.com/resort- hammamet) has received rave reviews. Rooms are beautifully furnished with king-size beds and large bathrooms, and children are kept occupied with a kids’ club. Authentic Tunisian, ’Mediterranean’ and international food is served across three restaurants. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a fi tness area and a wide variety of sports and organised recreation activities as well as four tennis courts and a spa centre.
Sport: The Residence Hotel in
Tunis (
theresidence.com/tunis) has launched a Golf Performance Academy, designed to enhance and complement the hotel’s superb Robert Trent Jones II 18-hole course. Cruise: Costa Cruises (costacruises.
co.uk) introduce a brand-new itinerary in February 2014, visiting the Tunisian capital of Tunis as well as Naples, Palermo, Barcelona and Marseille in France. “The combination of destinations this cruise offers makes it one of our most popular itineraries. “One of the main appeals are the shore excursions at Tunis which cover key attractions such as the UNESCO protected Medina of Tunis and Site of Carthage, the Great Mosque and Baths of Antoninus, allowing cruisers to immerse themselves in Tunisia’s unique fusion of Arabian and European heritage,” commented Shaun Lyons, Costa’s UK Sales Manager. Events: The Carthage Festival
Five faces of Tunisia’s richly varied scenery from mountain ranges, through urban architecture an ethnic performance in the Grand Sud
and the International Festivals of Bizerte, Sousse and Dougga (
cometotunisia.co.uk) take place in July and August 2014 with musical performances, local and international art exhibitions, food demonstrations,
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colourful carnivals, educational seminars and cultural discussions.
Tourism talk “With stunning natural landscapes, a range of boutique Dars and family- friendly seaside resorts, we are confi dent that 2013 will be Tunisia’s best year to date. “Tunisia has long been a popular destination with UK holidaymakers and this summer’s record-breaking fi gures are testament to our diverse and strong tourism offering. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant day on our prestigious golf courses or take in the impressive salt lakes of Chott el-Jerid, desert festivals and movie set locations of southern Tunisia. Wahida Jaiet, UK & Ireland Director, Tunisian National Tourist Offi ce
Where to book it COX & KINGS – 0845 527 8167
Carthage to Kairouan is a seven- night twin centre holiday combining preserved Roman ruins with Tunis and Kairouan. Fom £1,995pp, the holiday includes BA fl ights from London, private transfers and excursions, and six nights B&B accommodation.
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“From the Mediterranean coast to the Sahara, Tunisia is a fabulous setting for family adventure holidays. It mixes culture with adventure and fun” JIM EITE, HEAD OF PRODUCT, EXODUS
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