Tunisia

If you are looking for a trip that includes history, art, culture, glorious fresh, healthy food and the golden beaches of the Mediterranean, try Tunisia. The country is two hours from most European capitals and offers the traveler so many things to do you must organize your time carefully to take advantage of them.(...)

The things she would urge a visitor to see are Carthage and the ruins in Sidi Bou Said, El-Jem, Jerba and Sfax.

The first thing she wants to eat when she goes back is Brik a la oeuf, a round, paper-thin piece of dough with a raw egg placed in the center. It is then fried in hot oil until it becomes crisp. She also recommends the fish, especially any fresh fish baked in coarse salt and served with salad mishwia, a grilled vegetable salad.

"People are very nice," in Tunisia, Wyner said. "Even in the souq, they want to take you home for a couscous." During the high season of July and August, the country is packed with visitors. To avoid the crowds, spring and fall are a perfect time to visit because prices are lower and it is easier to get around. The climate is mild and sunny most of the year.

There are many luxury hotels to choose from. Some are large modern buildings and others are in former palaces reminiscent of the Tales of the Arabian Nights, with richly decorated rooms, courtyards and terraces


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