Первый раз в Тунисе First time in Tunisia

Rested from August 27-September 3.2009. Two adults and a child 9 years old. We went to Tunisia for the first time for the sake of interest, we chose the hotel for the price and relying on reviews about the proximity of the sea and good food. The first impression as soon as we went to the hotel, I wanted to turn around back-O-O-Very dirty. Then we got used to nothing, because we didn’t encounter much city life and didn’t wander around the local markets. I will write about the hotel briefly - before Tunisia, we were almost everywhere, so there is something to compare with. Ordinary vacation at sea. You don’t need to expect anything from him - this is 3 stars and if you are going there to the hotel, then this is not for you. The hotel is old, inside it looks like a hospital or a pioneer camp in the late 80s. Who needs an inner entourage, better take expensive Spa hotels. They paid 20 euros for the room, they gave it not bad with a view of the sea, the pool (it’s convenient to keep an eye on the child), large and impassable. So it's better to put it with a sweet smile, no matter how much it's a pity and you don't have to yell loudly like most compatriots "Horror! Tin! How much to pay extra for a sea view ?! " Be simpler and don't waste money - the Arabs just laugh at it and often putting 100 euros for a room will put you in the ass and then they will die!! ! The cockroach was seen 1 time in the room (then we didn’t sleep the night !!! ) - it’s true it’s our own fault - they brought sweets from the store to the room and didn’t eat. Pioneer camp food - for those who expect local exotic cuisine, alas, no! You can’t even go on a diet, because the vegetables are not fresh. And so beef, chicken, potatoes, rice, the usual canteen, and delicious (we don’t even have this in sanatoriums). Nobody went hungry. I really didn't like the breakfast - very modest. In the morning we went to a local cafe and drank cappuccino-3 dollars and a great mood for the whole day! We often dined not at the hotel, but at local restaurants - unusually tasty and inexpensive - $ 30 for three with coffee and ice cream! So next. once in Tunisia we will take the hotel only for breakfast. The only thing AI is convenient for is that you don't think about drinks. Wine red, white, rose. Very good, even the French rested, drank a lot and praised. And the child runs for mineral water without problems, although this is not the main thing. Still bought juices and mineral water in the store. In general, everything is not so scary - for those who are very picky about food or are waiting for lobsters for this money - alas, there is no such thing, but chic cuisine in Italy and French Provence (there for gourmets). But I think if you chose 3 stars in Tunisia, you don’t have to pretend to be an oligarch of collective farm tailoring. By the way, apart from Russians, no one ever complained about food. The sea is nearby, but the sunbeds are paid - in principle, it’s okay, you get used to it, and the price is $ 5 per set (in Italy they paid 20 euros !!! ) I really advise you to swim in some kind of clothes, in the evening there are a lot of locals and if you don’t want to swim in tension, it’s better to respect the culture. Of course, they won’t tell you anything, but local “kids” can easily tear off a swimsuit! I swam in a T-shirt and shorts. If, of course, you have more than 90 kg, you can safely go in a swimsuit - they won’t look and won’t fit. In the "risk" group of girls and women from 15-35 with a good figure! In general, an ordinary Arab country, I did not discover anything new for myself, but there is no negative either! Loved everything - we'll be back for sure. And you should not read the reviews of eternally dissatisfied tourists - just spoil the mood. We went to Burj Al Arab 2 years ago - our people and everything was crap there. And there, sorry 1 night 2000 dollars and rooms in gold. Draw your own conclusions. I am for an economical and fun vacation without problems. Have a nice holiday everyone!! !