Who needs France when you can visit the Tunisian Riviera? Cheap flights to Tunisia are a great way to save money – money you can splurge instead on resorts like Hammamet, the jewel of the Tunisia Riviera. This sophisticated resort town is 40 miles south of Tunis, and borders the Sahara desert and the Mediterranean Sea. Stroll on the picturesque beach, explore the ancient medina or soak your troubles away in the healing mineral baths. Now the site of high-end hotels, Hammamet was once a small fishing village. The resort’s name was derived from the Arabic word al-hammamat, which means “the baths,” and started booming when wealthy and artistic European and American tourists flocked to its shores. Now it’s a wonderful juxtaposition with modern facilities and ancient relics harmonizing for an exotic vacation. Activities revolve around the 15th-century medina and bazaar, where visitors wander through the labyrinth of shops, people watch, and bargain for carpets, pottery, leather and jewelry. With all the money you saved on your Tunisia flight, you’ll need to borrow a donkey to cart away all your purchases. When you need to recover from shopping fatigue, take a break at the famous baths. Located in the medina since Ancient Rome, the baths are set alongside an ancient mosque with a medieval castle looming overhead. And if you want to take a break from the medina, relax on the beautiful six-mile-long beach. Enjoy the picturesque beauty of clean, sandy beaches lined with swaying palm trees in front of a glittering sea, dotted with colorful fishing boats. A cluster of low-rise resort hotels sit in lush gardens south of the old town creating the perfect place to enjoy your holiday with entertainment, gourmet restaurants and plush accommodations.
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