Tunisia

Just under 3 hours away from the UK with 1,000 miles of coastline and half the country covered in sand dunes, Tunisia is ideal for a spot of desert action in the winter or fix of sunshine in the summer. The country may have something of a reputation for catering to the three star market, but Original Travel has visited recently and sorted the wheat from the chaff to offer a couple of excellent hotels and activities that make this a potentially hugely rewarding destination.

The country has a fascinating history that has seen occupation by everyone from the Romans to Arabs, Berbers and Phoenicians. The ancient city of Carthage, artistic suburb of Sidi bou Said and the bustling medina of Tunis are all within easy reach of each other, and for those wanting to explore an even more authentic side of Tunisia the Sahara is only a short propeller plane flight away.