This is a practical and up-to-date handbook to North Africa"s most popular and accessible destination. As well as a realistic round-up of the best beach resorts, the most accessible mountain hikes and the most luxuriant southern oases, the book gives a detailed perspective on the country"s Roman, Arab and European background, with critical appraisal of the great sights from the medinas of Tunis and Kairouan to the spectacular Roman sites of El Jem and Dougga. Features of this new edition include a comprehensive guide to the Mediterranean beach resorts, whether you"re fully independent or on an organized holiday; critical listings for every town on where to stay and eat, plus transport details; maps and plans showing locations of sites, hotels and restaurants; and many boxed supplements and context articles on history and culture, women"s issues; politics and society; wildlife; Islam; and books and language.