The travelers looking out for an exciting and exotic holiday must head to Tunisia, the hotspot tourist destination for the year 2008. Tunisia is a tiny nation located on North Africa’s Mediterranean Coast. It is Africa’s northernmost country and the smallest nation in the mountainous range of Atlas Mountains. Tunisia is packed with tons of goodies in comparison to its small size. It is a vibrant and colorful place and one can get everything- Sahara Desert along side Mediterranean beaches, most liberated Arab Berber country of the Islamic world, free availability of alcohol and an open minded atmosphere. The country has a glorious past with initial inhabitation of Berber tribes, Phoenician settlements in the 10th century, Roman Rule, French Imperialism and finally the independence in 1956.
Tunisia has the most successful economy in its region. It is an advanced nation as far as women’s rights are concerned and it has policies for preventing Islamic fundamentalism. This has helped in flourishing of tourism industry and millions of people from all over the world flock to Tunisia. Tunisia is home to two biospheres that are protected by UNESCO and the tourists can explore its rich history, abundant nature and unique culture. Once they’ve seen and done it all, they can just lie on the superb beaches and relax on the long stretching Tunisian coastline of the Mediterranean.
Tunisia is endowed with some of the beautiful landscapes of the world with towering mountains, six national parks, cliffs, woodlands, deep valleys, rich fertile lands, deserts, oases, coastline, islands, pine covered hills, orchards, olive groves, vineyards and lush pastures. Tunisia does not require visa for Canadians, Americans, European Union and some other European nationals. Australians get a visa on arriving in Tunisia and New Zealanders require a visa in advance to arrival. Tunisia can be easily reached by air at the Carthage International Airport, the main airport at Tunis for scheduled flights. The other airport is Monastir or MIR, which gets cheap charter flights from all places in Europe.
Tunis is linked by ferry services to Malta, Italy and France. Getting around in Tunisia is quite convenient by way of rental cars, private taxis, modernized train service shared taxis and buses. The tourists must make a trip to Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of medina- Bab el Bahr on Place de la Victoire. One ought to see the authentic souks (markets), the ancient 13th century Souk el Attarine, selling essential oils and scents. Another must see is the Zitouna Mosque. The National Bardo Museum is popular tourist sight and houses archeological treasures and Roman Mosaic.
One more major attraction is the National Museum of Carthage. You can take excursions to Sidi Bou Said and taste the national drink of Tunisia- the mint tea. Other suburbs of Tunis worth visiting are Gammarth, La Marsa and La Goulette. The other must see places include Bizerte, Jebel Ichkeul National Park, Tabarka, Cap Bon, Hammamet, Nabeul, El Haouaria, Kelibia, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse, Mahdia , Kairouan, Kerkennah, Djerba, Chott El Jerid, Douz, Matmata and many more.
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