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Islamic architecture such as The Great Mosque of
Kairouan,” Winkworth adds. “Now is a great time for clients to visit Tunisia.
After three years of political unrest during the Arab Spring, Tunisia has entered a period of stability. It’s a great alternative to other less stable destinations in the region.”
What’s new
Airlines:
Jet2.com launches flights to Tunisia from five of the UK’s northern airports in summer 2015, including departures from East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle. Flights go to Tunisia’s Enfidha– Hammamet International Airport, offering easy access to Yasemine Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui
and Sousse. Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company (
ritzcarlton.com) is set to open its first Tunisian property in late 2014. The Tunis hotel will be adjacent to the Presidential Palace and
just steps from Carthage’s ancient ruins. Tour Operators: First Choice (
firstchoice.com) this year opened a new family-friendly hotel and waterpark combination called Splash World in Sousse. Meanwhile, tour operator Just Sunshine (
justsunshine.com) has launched new flight routes from Bristol and Dublin to the seaside town of
Monastir. Attractions: From city walls to domed architecture, Djerba is being transformed through a new open-air museum development. The Djerbahood Project (
djerbahood.com), organised by the French Galerie Itinerrance, has brought together more than 150 artists from all over the world to contribute innovative street art to this ambitious project.
Tourism talk “Last month we welcomed 59,246 Brits to our shores, an increase of 7% on the same period in our record-breaking
tourism figures in 2013, and up a massive 48% on our previous best in 2010. With a strong six months behind us, we are keen to continue building awareness of and confidence in Tunisia as a top short break destination for this autumn and winter. “We have several new tourism initiatives in the pipeline that will hopefully further strengthen our position. The National Quality Label aims to align hotel ratings and destination standards
“Get clients to adopt a philosophy that embraces Tunisia’s history and culture to help provide a really broad
appreciation of the destination” TIM STOKER, DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, MSC CRUISES
more closely with the rest of the world. The 3+1 vision will focus on modernising the infrastructure of the tourism network in Tunisia. “We will be improving transport links, streamlining international procedures and increasing our ability to react to trends and forecasts.” Mounira Derbel, Deputy Director, Tunisian National Tourist Office
Where to book it CARRIER – 01614 921357
A one-week package at The Residence Tunis includes a full breakfast, return flights from Heathrow and private ground transfers. Book seven nights for the price of five for £785pp (30% off) until December 26 2014.
carrier.co.uk TUNISIA FIRST – 01276 600100 A self-drive holiday see stays at three of the country’s best boutique-style hotels and tours around Tunisia including Sidi Bou Said and
sellingtravel.co.uk
Djerba. A five-night deal starts at £969pp and the package includes return flights, accommodation
and car hire.
tunisiafirst.co.uk THE FAMILY ADVENTURE COMPANY – 0808 252 5994 A seven-night Tunisian Family Voyager tour starts from £779 for adults and £701 for children, taking in the old town medina of Sousse, the amphithe- atre of El Djem and a night in a desert camp. The price includes flights, three- or four-star accommodation, some meals and a local guide.
familyadventurecompany.co.uk MSC CRUISES – 020 7092 2880 A seven-night cruise aboard MSC Fantasia calls at La Goulette in Tunisia, as well as Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples and Messina. Prices for May 2015 start at £499pp excluding flights.
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WHO FLIES THERE
tunisair.com;
thomascookairlines.com; thomsonfl y. com;
monarch.co.uk;
justsunshine.com;
jet2.com (fl ights begin in 2015)
Previous page, clockwise from top left: Borj Ghazi Mustapha Fort; Houmt Souk, Djerba; the beach, Flamingo Island. This page, above: traditional mint tea; the spice market in Houmt Souk; The Radisson Blu, Djerba. Left: amphitheatre at El Djem.
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