I came to Yasmine in September 2011, and the weather did not disappoint. Tunisia is a small country in Northern Africa, and you can get ferries across to other areas in Europe - including a lot of the Italian Islands which are located just off the coast line.
The flight from BRS (Bristol) to TUN takes approx 3.5 hours long, depending on weather conditions. Then I had a 2 hour coach journey to Hammamet.
Tunisia has a mixed climate with the southern side of the country bordering the Sahara desert, with temperatures in the summer exceeding 40c. Although Tunisia is a semi-desert country the east of the country receives very little rainfall which makes it perfect for travellers wanting to enjoy the sun all year around. The Gulf of Hammamet has a very Mediterranean climate which can be affected by the desert winds, however temperatures still remain high, and in the winter seasons you can expect highs of approx 16c. For the higher temperatures the best time to travel here is between June and September.
Most people come to Tunisia for the beautiful white sand beaches, and the crystal blue ocean - I know this is why I came here, especially for a beach holiday, There was a few days during my holiday I decided to go out and explore the local area, head to the markets and even considered going to Carthage Land which is an amusement park, however I was warned by the Thomas Cook representative at the hotel I was staying in to stay well clear of here due to safety concerns of the rides.
There is plenty you can find to do, whether thats to head into other areas of Tunisia, like heading north to head into the capital or even head out scuba diving exploring the reefs. Tunisia is a child friendly country, however for women it's a bit more strict and rules must be adhered too., like the basic of them all - if you are walking the streets ensure you are covered up and not just walking around in a bikini this is found to be highly disrespectful of their culture and not allowed, but you can wear a bikini on the beach or around the pools. Hotels and resorts are a little bit more lenient with the rules due to the tourism however they still ask you respect the rule when walking around within the building.
You cannot get the currency outside of Tunisia and it is illegal to take the money outside of the country, doing this could get you in a wide amount of trouble especially with immigration and you could be arrested for doing so.
I highly recommend heading up to Hammamet Fort and exploring, the views from up there are beautiful looking over the med and the local area. You can also explore the ruins and learn a bit about Tunisian History.
There are multiple excursions you can do, booking theses I would highly recommend to do so via your travel representative at the hotel - just to ensure safety etc. Depending on the type of holiday you are looking for I would say it's a safest country to travel too on your own, however personally as a solo female traveller I wouldn't myself, as I had issues there with some local men which made me feel very uncomfortable about leaving my resort.
There is a risk of malaria in Tunisia due to the high population of mosquitos, I recommend following travel guidelines closely and having your vaccinations done prior to travel just to be on the safe side. The recommended vaccines are as follows:
MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Tenanus
Hep A & B
Rabies
Typhoid
You can find out more information for these via the link below:
Would I come here again? Maybe, but only with a group of people or as a couple - I would not travel here on my own.
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