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Saturday, November 6, 2010 2:57:17 PM
Sand, sun and surf. Archeology and history wrapped in a timeless culture that moves from century to century with the grace of a dancer. Holidays in Tunisia are an excellent way to get away from the hectic times of today's business and daily grind, without losing the comforts and luxuries every good vacation should come with.
Located on the northern coast of the African continent, Tunisia is bordered by two other countries and a welcoming warm sea. On the west of Tunisia is Algerica, and to its south east, Libya. All along the thousands of miles of coastland Tunisia can lay claim to is the Mediterranean Sea. Over ten million friendly citizens call Tunisia home, centering around the capital city of Tunis.
There are many great things to do when visiting Tunisia. Surprisingly and yet not so shocking is the opportunity to go four-wheeling along the sandy beaches that line Tunisia's northern edge. Northern Tunisian areas like Bizerte have histories that go back as far as a thousand years B. C. Because of their critical locations for various nearby countries and their many wars, many cultures have called this paradise like land theirs. Now a governorate known for beautiful forests and epic beaches, this area is being developed into a veritable megalopolis for the professional yachting community who will soon call it home year round.
The Bardo Museum, yet another of the amazing attractions of Tunisia, has been compared to the Louvre for its incredible displays of ancient artwork. Most of the mosaics visitors will see were originally commissioned to line the walls and floors of ancient villas from as far back as the 2nd century A. D. Given how many great civilizations that have marched through this land, it's not surprising that there is evidence of occupation by the Romans, the Phoenicians, the Berbers as well as the French.
If exotic resorts and luxurious hotels with sandy beaches and beautiful women aren't your thing, you'd probably love to hear that Tunisia boasts some truly remarkably preserved ruins that date back as far as the ancient city of Carthage. El Jem's amphitheatre rivals the Colosseum in Rome. The temples and theatres of Dougga are so stable that they currently hold concerts there, with thirty five hundred guests coming to listen to their favourite entertainers.
Holidays in Tunisia can fill all sorts of vacation needs. From luxury resorts to four wheelers on sandy beaches to historic ruins and monuments, there is something for everyone in the family. Check your vacation dates and bring your passport because it's time to go on holiday!
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