Your Spa Holiday in sun-blessed Tunisia

Posted on September 22, 2010 by admin

Tunisia Hot Holiday Offers

Hot stone massage

Tunisia is renowned for its luxury spa facilities and the range of treatments offered. If you are looking to get away from it all for some peace and relaxation, then Tunisia is only 2 hours and 30 minutes flight from London, making it an easy to reach holiday destination.

Tunisia holidays boast superb beaches, particularly in the South and it is a year-round holiday destination suitable for all the family.

A country in North Africa, Tunisia is politically stable and compared to most other Arab states, it is also one of the most tolerant. It has become a real holiday playground for Europeans seeking sun, sea and sand.

Family Holiday & Spa Relaxation

Children's Pool

Many of the luxury spa hotels in Tunisia also cater for the family, with kids clubs, children’s pools, etc., making it an excellent family holiday destination.

Tunisia boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and in addition to this, there are opportunities for cycling, jet-skiing and a range of National Parks.

During a beach holiday in Tunisia you can experience riding a camel, or horse-riding if you prefer. Watersports can include activities such as sailing, windsurfing, catamarans, kitesurfing, pedaloes and scuba diving.

For family holidays, attraction parks like Carthageland are well worth a visit, here you can experience a world of pirates, lost cities, safaris, animals and much more!

Camel Rides are popular

For any Star Wars fans in the family, the oasis town of Tozeur was used as the location for Mos Espa on Tatooine, the Skywalkers’ home planet. Also the troglodyte village of Matmata was used as the set for Luke Skywalker’s home in the very first Star Wars film. There are opportunities to visit these film sets and more, during your stay in Tunisia.

If you want your children to experience some history during your stay in Africa, Tunisia was once the heart of Roman Africa and there are many Romans ruins and sites to visit.

Tunisia Beach

For the keen golfer, there are ten varied courses popular with both professionals and amateurs, the ideal weather conditions make Tunisia a popular golf holiday destination.

Strict hygiene standards are adhered to in Tunisia with restaurants generally being clean and tidy. The signature dish is Couscous, served with a stew of chunky vegetables, meat or fish in a hot tomato sauce. There are many other tasty local dishes to try but pizza is also popular in Tunisia if younger family members want something a little more familiar.

Tunisia is an excellent all-round holiday destination with year round sunshine, activities for all the family, and plenty of opportunities for relaxation.

Spa Holiday treatments in Tunisia

If you are seeking relaxation in sunnier climes, then Tunisia is an excellent choice. With a range of Thalassotherapy centres / Luxury Spa facilities to suit even the most discerning guest, relaxation is top of the agenda here! Many luxury hotels have kids club facilities so you can still take advantage of spa treatments even while on a family holiday.

Thalassotherapy comes from the Greek word Thalassa meaning “Sea”. Seawater is used to revitalise the body and skin, and other marine elements are used as well such as algae, mud and sand, cleaned and purified before use of course!

Below are some examples of what Spa facilities may be available in your Tunisia hotel, please check individual hotel descriptions for exact details of what is on offer: -

Aquagym – a form of aqua-aerobics
Balneotherapy – similar to Thalassotherapy only using fresh water instead of sea water
Ghassoul – a mineral clay treatment which leaves the skin amazingly soft
Hammam – Tunisia’s version of a steam bath
Hydro Bath – A water massage excellent for relieving stress and tension
Seaweed Wrap – a deep cleanse for the whole body and deeply relaxing
Swedish Massage – gentle and relaxing
Aromatherapy Massage – massage using essential oils for deep relaxation
Hot Stone Massage – Gentle massage using heated, smooth stones to work on muscles
Deep Tissue Massage – a deeper massage targeting muscles
Shiatsu – a type of Japanese bodywork using localised finger pressure
Thai Massage – similar to Shiatsu, also includes compression and stretches
Reflexology – pressure points on the foot are manipulated, promotes relaxation

Tunisia Holidays – Quick Facts

Location: North Africa

Language: Arabic, although French, English and Italian widely spoken

Currency: Tunisian Dinar (TD)

Thalasso Hotels – Spa holidays in Africa at family friendly hotels

El Mouradi Gammarth Hotel, Tunisia

For a combination of family fun and relaxation, the El Mouradi Gammarth in Tunisia is an ideal holiday choice. With thalassotherapy spa facilities as well as children’s pool, kids’ club and lots more for all the family to enjoy!

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