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Tom Sykes continues his journeys exploring Africa's hidden treasures. This time he visits Tunisia and enjoys the marvellous cuisine of this ancient African country before delving into its rich historical [...]

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Meet two African kids--one from Tunisia and one from Egypt. Although they don't live in the same country, they share a religion--Islam. As you will discover, their religion is just [...]

Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya (at least western Libya) are all part of the Maghreb, the westernmost part of the Arab world, and share a number of features in common-especially ethnicity, […]

The exotic taste of Tunisian cuisines is discussed. The suggested places to stay in this country are Hotel Villa Didon, Dar Said and The Residence Tunis with tariffs ranging from $180 to $310, while the recommended restaurants are Dar el Jeld, Cafe M'Rabat and Ezzitouni.

The oasis, of Douz in Tunisia lies in an uneasy balance with nature. A short nighttime walk outside town over the gently undulating dunes reveals a sky cluttered with the [...]

Why do the ancient underground settlements of southern Tunisia remain inhabited despite pressures for change from government and tourism? This article uses a case study of one particular settlement to […]

Stripped-down, compact cars--Renaults and Peugeots, primarily--move and swerve, race and cut in, clogging the streets, endangering passersby. Even intersections are legitimate parking places: Cars squeeze catty-corner against the curb. Pedestrians [...]

Tunisia is a land of surprises, at least it was to those of us who didn't know much about it. Much of it is very lovely, a fact not lost […]

A New Yorker driving a new 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport took a six-day journey through Tunisia. The journey started from Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, through Sousse. Tunisia is famous for its Roman ruins, which are maintained by the country's dry weather and unpolluted air.

We had two pre-vacation questions this year: "Why don't the big-name U.S. tour agencies offer Tunisia?" and "What is a chott?" For answers, we thought, why not try to see […]

The north African nation of Tunisia is seldom traveled to but a delightful destination that mixes a variety of Mediterranean cultures. Right across the sea from Italy, its 8.7 million people are mostly Islamic but very pro-Western and friendly to Americans.

Tunisia expects its number of British tourists to reach a record 270,000 in 1994 following a 20% growth in numbers to over 245,000 in 1993 from 1992. Tunisia claims to offer high standard beaches and hotels at comparatively low prices. The Tunisian National Tourist Office is instigating a nationwide promotional campaign in the United Kingdom to raise awareness. Tunisia is easily accessed from major UK airports, with Panorama Holidays also offering flights from Newcastle, England. A stand-alone brochure for upmarket tourists is being offered by Cadogan Travel.

An automobile touring excursion through Tunisia is described. Top hotels and restaurants along the route are noted. Tunisia is a good side destination for travelers in Rome, Italy.

Tunisia's historic & desert sites After visiting Tunisia in June 1990 we decided it was not surprising that we had not received a single response to our earlier request for […]

Most tourists visiting Tunisia head straight for the beach. The sun-starved denizens of Germany and France flock to the beautiful broad beaches of Djerba, Hammamet, and Nabeul. Djerba has hundreds [...]

Most travel stories try to Whet your appetite for a destination, but mine, about Tunisia, may actually discourage you from going there. That's not because this North African nation has [...]

As North Africa's popularity grows with the C&I market, the Tunisian city of Sousse looks set for stardom. - Why Sousse? Located on the Gulf of Hammamet, which flows out [...]

Tunisia's Time With its tradition of tolerance-not to mention glorious Roman ruins and Mediterranean beaches-Tunisia may yet emerge as a beacon of hope in one of the world's most troubled [...]

BEING THERE BOB PAYNE PHOTOGRAPH BY JORG BADURA GRAND ERG ORIENTALNEAR DOUZ, TUNISIA 4:20 P.M. Midday in the Grand Erg Oriental (or Great Eastern Sand Sea), as this part of [...]

Tunisia specialist Just Sunshine is upping its capacity by 10% in the North African country, with more increases to possibly follow, writes Patrick Whyte. The operator, which is owned by [...]

TUNIS, Tunisia - Overnight in a troglodyte's cave. Visit Roman ruins and Berber villages. Drive across a dried-up salt lake. Lounge on sunny Mediterranean beaches. Wander through exotic souks (markets). […]

Independent Travel Experts travel advisor Jessica Fraser joined a recent Just Sunshine educational to Tunisia 'There was no sign of any trouble whatsoever and people were very friendly. Hotel gates [...]

Tunisia is already making a comeback from the unrest at the start of the year - and operators are starting to get optimistic about 2012. Debbie Ward asks what's in [...]

Imagine picking up a piece of the asteroid 4 Vesta from a rocky desert hillside, the first person ever to touch that meteorite. That's exactly what all of the members [...]

Vicky joins 24 agents on Cosmos Holidays' first fam to Tunisia since the civil unrest that rocked the country in January 08:45 Waking up in the Houda Yasmine Hotel in [...]

British holidaymakers are being urged to read to a 'new Tunisia' as hoteliers struggle to deal with low occupancy levels in the wake of the country's revolution. UK tourists started [...]

TTG's Sophie Griffiths was on the first flight to Tunisia on Wednesday as Thomas Cook resumed services to the country for the first time since mid-January... FLIGHT FULL OF ATMOSPHERE [...]

Luxor came back on the map as a tourist destination this week as the Foreign Office lifted its advice against non-essential travel to the city. Nile cruises are resuming from [...]

If you harbor the desire to become a meteorite hunter, you may be in luck. From March 19-29, 2011, Astronomy magazine and MWT Associates will lead a tour called Tunisia: [...]

Tunisia Summer 2010 The Tunisia specialist is offering a range of package holidays, flights and accommodation-only across a range of Tunisian resorts including Port El Kantaoui, Skanes, Hammamet, Monastir and [...]

We sell a lot of coach tours, but I must admit I would never have thought to recommend Tunisia, which I have viewed as a beach destination. Not being one [...]

Smoke alarm: Smoking is still permitted pretty much anywhere. Visitors should also be prepared for men and sometimes children to be selling something everywhere you go. You've got male: Tunisia [...]

Roving Reader Ryan Parker from Directline Holidays checked out a range of resorts and hotels on a Cosmos fam trip to Tunisia. Here are some of his highlights I have [...]

These North African destinations are tipped to do well this winter, with the advantage of shorter flying time compared with Egypt. Cosmos product manager Gemma Carroll says: 'Tunisia is selling [...]

Mandy Lipscombe Cannon Travel, Hertfordshire Mandy visited Tunisia on a Wigmore Holidays fam trip. Here she advises how to sell the country There are lots of aspects to Tunisia. For [...]

CHARLOTTE WALSH Cox & Kings has launched its first tours to Tunisia as the specialist luxury operator prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year. Before the landmark anniversary the [...]

From nights under the stars in Bedouin tents to opulent beach properties and a bustling capital, Annabel Symington discovers what the North African state can offer C&I planners. INCENTIVES Explore [...]