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if you had a cheap holiday. in Tunisia today would you go?
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Hastings gull
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- Nov 23, 2013
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While it is statistically unlikely you will be attacked, anywhere now in the Arab World is riskier than it used to be -one must weigh up the chances and make a decision. As to Tunisia - we had "the runs" for days on end and the service was dire, usually the locals wanted a tip for everything. Driving in Tunis was the worst I have ever encountered, though I did like Carthage, and that posh part of Tunis, plus a very picturesque village high up overlooking the Med. The hotel was poor and the beach area was grubby -not surprising that the locals all invaded the hotel pool every afternoon. Got a substantial refund off the tour operator, which lessened the blow -would not recommend Tunisia to anyone, even Gus!
atfc village
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Yes i would go ,all the time The Ra were bombing the UK it never stopped me going anywhere or worrying about it.
fat old seagull
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I'd go, but probably wear a Burkha ! 
Tooting Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Rather topical thread in our family. My brother has a cheap Tunisia holiday booked for Easter, the family all really need and deserve it after a tough year with some work issues. Of course you're going to have a long think about it especially with family and children, I know I would, and the timing isn't great. They'll be very reluctant not to go, and I suspect they still will.
Also agree with Voroshilov, Tunisia can be a package holiday that isn't a package holiday in the experience it offers. One time I went with my wife the weather was shite so we did a lot of driving to the sights and cities, El Djem is one of the best things I have seen anywhere in the world. You felt like you were in Gladiator.
Lord B asked if people still went to London when the IRA bomb threat was at its peak, I know anecdotally a lot of people DIDN'T go to London, or went a lot less, when that was at its height.
Also agree with Voroshilov, Tunisia can be a package holiday that isn't a package holiday in the experience it offers. One time I went with my wife the weather was shite so we did a lot of driving to the sights and cities, El Djem is one of the best things I have seen anywhere in the world. You felt like you were in Gladiator.
Lord B asked if people still went to London when the IRA bomb threat was at its peak, I know anecdotally a lot of people DIDN'T go to London, or went a lot less, when that was at its height.
Pevenseagull
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- Jul 20, 2003
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In fairness if it does kick off whilst she's there I feel sorry for the poor *******s on the receiving end as Mrs Pevenseagull is a fearsome lady when she has a bee In her bonnet.
Me too. Same time, same thoughts - not been back since though so not really a fair opinion now
[MENTION=587]Pevenseagull[/MENTION] - she'll be fine I'm sure. No safer time to travel there than now ironically.
Bombadier Botty
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- Jun 2, 2008
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Stick with Snowdonia and the Italianate village of Portmerion.
I've not been to any of those Arab countries since, put me right off. Give me the Caribbean or a Greek island anyday. I found the begging and hassling and the blokes leering at the women, plus the filth and stomach churning food, put me off. Still it might have changed, even so nicer places and people elsewhere.
alfredmizen
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I suppose incidents like the one yesterday could happen anywhere, but where would you say they are more likely to happen, greece,tunisia or egypt ?
GingerBeerMan
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Went recently, it hasn't changed. Many, many better places to visit in Europe alone, and then further afield (Asia, Latin America etc) if you're feeling adventurous. I would give North Africa a wide berth if you want an enjoyable time.
alfredmizen
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Theyre only usually called 'the Ra' by supporters.
alfredmizen
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ive been to egypt and the people were nice enough.
atfc village
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and any one who knows me and my family background would know i most certaintly aren't a supporter,but that isn't for this thread.
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Exactly this. Nearly throttled some guy in a market for his behaviour towards my 15 year old daughter. Horrible lot.
Pevenseagull
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- Jul 20, 2003
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That's cheered me up a bit, thanks
Frampler
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I didn't really think twice about going to Bali soon after it got bombed, or getting on the Tube the week after 7/7. However, at the moment I would be very cautious about going to any country which borders Libya or Syria.
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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That's an interesting call. For many it's just a holiday destination, somewhere hot, so why would you opt to go there and have a small risk of an incident compared with Malta, the Canaries, Majorca where there's zero chance?
