Tunisia 2024 - Day 1

So after a lot of stress and hours on the phone trying to sort out claims and compensation, we did eventually manage to rebook our summer holiday to Tunisia. We started looking at what late deals were available (due to Tui cancelling our whole holiday) and none were really jumping out and for sure would have felt a compromise from the Barcelo hotel we had our hearts set on. Anyway by chance I managed to book the same resort in Tunisia in the end with an upgraded room to a sea view. The only compromise was that we were now going for 10 nights instead of 14 and flying out of Gatwick with Easy Jet instead of Luton with Tui (so this meant more parking costs). Oddly enough the 10 nights cost more than our original 14, but fortunately Tui foot the bill for this. 

So we had 4 days in a sort of no mans land just loitering around home waiting for the new flights on the following Tuesday. We didn't even bother unpacking the cases or even taking them out of the car. The 4 day wait seemed just the longest time ever but eventually the day of our hols came. I think everyone was still a bit anxious and not 100% sure we were actually going until we were on the plane and airborne. We were a bit split up on the flight with Tina sitting with H, Josh and Brandon together on two isle seats and me on my own (this was the best we could do at short notice).

We arrived at the resort around 7-8pm in the evening and after being greeted by a very kind porter who sorted our bags, we managed to head straight down to the restaurant and get some food and drink. Then after that it was the pool bar and entertainment for some well deserved drinks.

Easy Jet instead of a Tui flight, but who cares as long as we get there.

It was looking more positive as we made it to the Gate.

Sitting on the runway, is it 2nd attempt lucky?

Our turn on the runway strip.

Up, up and away.

Within no time we are above the clouds and heading for Africa.

A stunning view of Corsica from 36,000 ft.

Enfidha airport looked surprisingly very clean, modern and new.

First impressions of our hotel after a 30 min transfer did not disappoint. The reception was super grand.

Some Tunisian sculpture in the hotel.

Exploring the grounds and getting our bearings.

The pool area looked just as impressive as the brochure pictures.

I think after the day of travelling the kids were desperate to get in to the pool, but it was too late.

Holly got straight in to Holly mode and joined the entertainment after dinner.

Tina and Holly chilling on a very hot and humid first night in Tunisia.

With all the stress of this holiday, me and B settled in to some rum and cokes. He wasn't too sure at first though as they only had white rum and he is used to dark/spiced.

View from the hotel reception floor looking out past the pool to the beach.

The view from our balcony in the morning overlooking the golf course.

I guess we can live with this for 10 nights.