Im going to sousse 15 august 2007(Hotel Marhaba) any info
Me and famliy 3 Adults 6 kids
is it save, is it hot , were to go/ not to go
if your going ill see you there Which Marhaba hotel are you going to in Sousse (there are 8)? If you can let me know the exact one (Marhaba Royal Salem, Marhaba Palace, Marhaba Beach, Marhaba Salem, Marhaba & Marhaba Club, Marhaba Tour Khalef, Marhaba Imperial, or Tej Marhaba) I can give you exact details on that particular hotel.
August will be pretty darn hot (be sure to wear light cloths - I suggest linen as much as possibly because it's light weight, and it lets your skin breathe).
In Sousse in August the averages are:
Highs: 34掳C/92掳F
Lows: 22掳C/72掳F
Hours of sunshine: 11 (80% daylight hours)
Hours of daylight: 13
Days with some rain: 2
Monthly rainfall: 10mm/0.4inches
Heat & Humidity: Very high heat and humidity
Maximum UV index: 9 (very high)
Avg. Sea temperature: 25掳C/76掳F
http://www.weather2travel.com/climate-gu...
As for Sousse, it is very safe and a lovely place to visit. Sousse is fun and FULL of things to do! September is still pretty warm too, so you'll still be able to enjoy all the outdoor activities. Here is a taste of what Sousse has to offer:
First off, Sousse is one of the older cities in Tunisia, and possesses an authentic medina, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
PORT EL KANTAOUI http://www.portelkantaoui.com.tn/english... a tourist complex 10 kilometers north of Sousse. It is home to a modern marina equipped for over 300 boats and several golf courses, as well and a full array of other sporting activities from water skiing to paragliding. The 36-hole PGA approved championship course makes Port El Kantaoui a popular destination for golfing. http://www.kantaouigolfcourse.com.tn/ The architecture, although modern and dazzlingly white, has been modelled on the more traditional buildings in Tunisia, complete with narrow streets and arches. The hotels that line the beachfront extend from Sousse itself along miles of sparkling clean sea to Port El Kantaoui.
AQUA PALACE. There is a new water has many different types of water rides and fun things to enjoy. There are green spaces, beaches, pizzerias, a restaurant, a buffet restaurant, coffee, bars, solarium, shady spots, a children's paddling area with water games, and a relaxing jacuzzi on top of all the exciting rides.
http://acquapalace.com/
HANNIBAL PARK. It's an amusement park that has a famous roller coaster and has many souvenir shops. Fairground rides set in a fairy tale landscaped park including a merry go-round, trampolines, walk ways, bouncy castle and swings.
HERGLA KARTING PARK. It is another amusement park and offers lots of fun. There is one ride on there that is extremely fun, but not for the faint of heart! I've been on it - it takes you high in the air, and turns you every which way, and even stops and let you dangle for a bit. It also has a mini zoo down by the race tracks.
OASIS PARC BOTANIQUE. A botanic park with over 25,00 aromatic and medicinal plants and birds including ostriches, parrots and various rare chickens, and a bird style circus with clowns and magicians.
FRIGUIA SAFARI PARK. The Park runs a breeding program for threatened species and you can take a drive to see the lions, giraffes and elephants and various other African wildlife that now live there.
GREAT MOSQUE. It is a surprisingly tranquil place despite its location in the middle of the city. Built around 850 AD, the mosque is simple and done in the Aghlabite style; no decoration whatsoever aside from a string of angular Arabic and curved arches. Even the prayer room is covered in reed mats instead of the usual carpet. You must be properly dressed to enter, but green wraps can be rented for a token fee to cover up.
MOSAIC MUSEUM. Located in the gently crumbling old kasbah on the edge of the medina. It has what is clearly Tunisia's second most important collection of mosaics; second only to the Bardo museum in Tunis. The exhibits are dominated by mosaics, but there are many other objects too, like vases, masks, statues and whole burial tombs. The epoch covered here is mainly Roman Tunisia, which are the centuries around year 0. To this period also belong objects from Christian catacombs in the Sousse region. Just look out for objects and mosaics with the 'XP' symbol. Another great attraction are found with the mosaics showing scenes from amphitheaters.
THE TRADITIONAL TUNISIAN HOUSE. This charming little museum is located within the old city walls some 200 yards north of the main bus terminal is the home of a long standing Tunisian family that has now become a museum with the passing of the last family member. The property centers on a open courtyard from which access to all the rooms can be gained, including bedrooms for the first and second wife and, in turn, to the children's rooms. All are delightfully fully furnished, with some curtains dating back 200 years, and with German clocks imported from the 1800's. The house is complete with a tower, originally used to watch the stars for the onset of Ramadan, from which views over Sousse can be gained.
CATACOMBS. Many believe that catacombs were built as hiding areas for Christians during time of persecution under the Romans. And even more are unaware of Tunisia's past as a Christian country.The catacombs were not shelters for the living, but rather for the dead. The tunnels originally stretched for more than 5 km, and contains 15,000 graves. The area open to visitors, has only about 100 metres of tunnels, but you can see through iron gates into continuing tunnels.
Sousse also has great nightlife with many restaurants, discos (both in and out of hotels - there's a pretty good outdoor disco called Bora Bora), caf茅s, casino, and plenty of shopping! The coast has good beaches and a clear turquoise sea - perfect for swimming. You can also take carriage rides throughout the city which is always a fun way to sight-see!
Hotels also offer excursions to the south, or to other places of interest such as where famous movies (English Patient, The Gladiator, Star Wars, Monty Pythons Life Of Bryan, etc) were filmed.
Here are some links that show pictures of Sousse and talks more about prices and things to do:
http://homepage.mac.com/melissaenderle/t...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sousse
http://www.pbase.com/albertto/sousse
That's just Sousse, if you want info on excursions that are available, other cities or the food here food, I'd be happy to provide that.
If I can be of more assistance, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thanks
how long will it take to go through airport i was told about 2 hrs Report It
To go through passport control, get your bags, and go through customs will depend on how many people are there when you are and when your luggage comes off the plane. It usually takes 30minutes to 1hour. Report It
By the way, the website for the Marhaba chain of hotels is: http://www.marhabahotels.com.t... Report It
Its a beautiful hotel right on the beach, the rooms are large and airy with big balconies, lovely grounds and pool.
My only problem with the hotel was the food, it was dreadful, inedible would be a more exact description but hopefully it will have improved by now.
Its in area surrounded by other hotels, but I would definately NOT wonder out at night unless you are going from one hotel to another via the hotel grounds. If you do wish to go somewhere in the evening get a taxi to Port El Kantoui, its a large marina and shopping complex, loads of bars and beautiful restaurants and very safe to wonder. Sousse is a typical Tunisian town, but I would only visit it during daylight, the Souk is well worth a visit but be strong, haggle and never buy on the first price, prepare to be grabbed by the arm as you walk past stalls, you have to be quite firm and just walk on. The beach has no security and there are a lot of very pushy peddlers on there.
There are a lot of excellent places to visit, Kairouan (be prepared to cover shoulders its a holy city), Monastir (where they filmed Life of Brian), The Ampitheatre at El Djem all fantastic trips, If they still do the overnight trip into the Sahara do it, its one of the most memorable trips I have ever done you will never forget it, it goes round Matmata where they filmed Star Wars amongst other things and the camel trek into the desert to watch the sunset is incredible.
All I would say is just be aware of where you are, some of the locals are a little less than friendly. But it will be hot and sunny and the sea is great.
I have been twice, and had a lovely time. I stayed at the hotel Tej Marhaba in Sousse, a giant hotel set a few hundred metres back from the beach. The hotel was very good, with excellent food, but the nightlife is pretty low-key. The only places to drink are the various hotel bars. The old walled town is fascinating with its souks, but you do get a fair bit of hassle from shopkeepers and stallholders in their persistent attempts to make you buy their wares. There are a fair few hustlers wherever you go in Tunisia unfortunately.
It's hot (the thermometer sometimes reaches 50 degrees centigrade in Tunisia), it's safe and I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time. Hi Helen,
Welcome To Tunisia, I hope that you will have a wonderful holidays with your family.
As Tunisian belle told you, would you please give more details about the hotel, because Marhaba is a chain.She will give you her point of view and all the information's about the hotel.
I suggest you to visit this site to have an idea about the weather and many other links.
www.tunisiamedia.com/links/index;html......
Thanks for choosing Tunisia for your Holidays,and hope that it will be beyond your expectations. |
