Q: Any tips, where to go when there, best resorts, dangers ect? Please any help greatly appreciated thanksX
A: The whole country of Tunisia is wonderful and so full of history! It really depends on where you are looking to go and what you are wanting to do. The mountain region is breathtaking! There are fantastic views and an the atmosphere is reminiscent of an old town in Switzerland. Absolutely gorgeous! The coast is marvelous. The Sea is clear and picturesque. The midland and south are terrific because they offer you the chance to peek into a forgotten society - one that holds fast to tradition. I have been all over Tunisia and have visited most cities and have loved everyone because they each have their own special charm. Here is a short description of the most popular tourist destinations: The Isle of Djerba is popular because of it's seclusion from the mainland, it's quiet and calm atmosphere, and the fact that one of the Star Wars set is on the island. Definitely a favorite for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of busy life and enjoy peace, quiet, great beaches, and nature. Hammamet & Yassmine Hammamet (same city, but divided into two parts) is popular because it is calm, quiet, yet has a great nightlife and wonderful beaches. Sousse (a lot of people think of Port el Kantaoui) is great because it offers lovely beaches but is still very much a bustling city with lots of shopping, food, and fun. Monastir is another popular destination because the city is very calm and quiet with gorgeous beaches, a few good restaurants, and is only 30mins from Sousse. It is particularly nice for those who want peace and quiet during the day but want to be close to good nightlife. From any of these popular destinations, most hotels will offer you a chance to take an excursion to see other cities and sights. You will be able to choose from going to see the Sahara, some Star Wars sets, the Roman Coliseum in El Jem, etc. Some popular places to visit are: *the multiple Star Wars filming locations *Toezer -famous for it's use of yellow bricks and a filming location for The English Patient *Matmata -a UNESCO world heritage site preserved for it's underground houses *the Sahara *Carthage -the former capital of the ancient world *El Jem -houses the largest in tact Romen Coliseum outside of Italy Tunisia is also a very safe place. There are not many places in this world where a women can walk the streets alone in the middle of the night without fear. Yet I often take late night walks (around 11pm or so when I can't sleep) and have never had any problems and have never felt fearful. Tunisia on a whole is a very safe country. There is a joke here too the between a police officer and a police officer, you find a police officer. Believe me, it's safe. If you do decide on a city you'd like to visit, update your question and I can give you tips on what to see/do there. If I can be of any more help or assistance, please feel free to contact me.