The northernmost country in the great continent of Africa is a popular spot for travellers and those who yearn for a luxury break in an exotic place. Tunisia can be done on a shoestring, which is of course good to know, but if you feel like a treat then it can be done much more luxuriously too. So what should you do and where should you go in this North African gem? Well, we’ve come up with five activities that will ensure you have a luxury break to remember in Tunisia.
1. Laze by a Luxury Hotel Pool
Okay, you want some active activities for your luxury break, but if you are going on a holiday you are going to want to have some time when you do nothing at all – well, almost nothing. Lazing by a swimming pool is a must to ease you into your escape from the everyday grind, and the more luxurious the pool, the more relaxing this is. Thankfully there are numerous award-winning hotels in Tunisia with lagoon-like swimming pools. A particular favourite is Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa and Spa, which has a vast, meandering swimming pool and plenty of sun loungers to choose from.
2. Barter at in Houmt Souq
Houmt Souq is a town on the island of Djerba, and its name translates as ’market neighbourhood'. This makes it the perfect place to experience souq life, and to see how well you can barter with the hardened, well practiced local street traders. You can find everything from rich spices to fabrics, food and carpets here, and there are lots of great places to eat, plus plenty of top hotels in Houmt Souq, some with fantastic views over the bustling markets.
Copyright © 2014 by A Luxury Travel Blog. This article was written by Christos Hajipapas and originally published on aluxurytravelblog.com
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