Barcelo Carthage Thalasso

Situated by the beach in the resort town of Gammarth, the sprawling Barcelo Carthage Thalasso a modern hotel with typically Tunisian architectural features, surrounded by flower gardens and located seven kilometres from La Soukra golf course and 20 kilometres from Tunis. The 236 Moorish-style guestrooms feature natural-toned decor and open onto furnished balconies or terraces with sea, pool or garden views. All are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, minibars, safes and bathrooms with hair dryers and bathrobes.

After a workout in the fitness centre, guests can unwind with saunas, massages and mud or seaweed wraps in the Thalassotherapy spa centre, which also features an indoor pool. Those in need of some pampering can indulge in traditional beauty treatments, including facials and manicures, or have their hair done in the salon. Outdoors, guests can sunbathe on furnished terraces around the pools and order refreshments and cocktails from the poolside bar, while children play on the waterslides. Sun- seekers may also make use of the private beach. In the evenings, guests can enjoy a buffet of regional and international dishes in the Moorish-influenced main dining room, or choose from an a la carte menu in the formal restaurant. Guests visiting on business can make use of the hotel's meeting and conference facilities and a range of office-support services. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk are on hand to exchange currency and provide around-the- clock room service. Nearby attractions include Le Globe, a popular nightclub situated 500 metres down the road, and the ancient Roman ruins of Carthage, which are nine kilometres away. The Bardo Museum, housing one of the world's finest collections of Roman mosaics, is 15 kilometres from the hotel. Tunis Airport is 17 kilometres from the hotel and can be reached by car in approximately 25 minutes.