AN island in Africa yet to be popular with Brits has new flights from the UK and they take just a few hours.
The Tunisian island of Djerba is often overlooked by UK tourists, who instead often choose to head to the .
But has launched a number of new routes to the island destination.
Starting last year, the flights operate from London and , with flights as little as £81 return.
Currently popular with French and Tunisian holidaymakers, the new flights are expected to make it a popular destination with Brits too.
Not only was Djerba said to have inspired Homer's Odyssey, but it was even used as a filming location for Tatooine, a planet in Star Wars.
Two of the filming locations have since been turned into hotels – called Hotel Sidi Idriss and Ksar Hadada.
Elsewhere on the island is the capital city is which translates to ‘the market neighbourhood'.
One of the most popular is Bazaar Houmt Souk, where tourists can buy souvenirs and food from the many vendors.
A popular traditional that can be found at the market is brik – a deep-fried spicy pastry filled with fish or meat.
Another activity when visiting Djerba is visiting one of the island's
The island's olive groves have a long , with some even back to the
But if you are looking for something completely different, then head to the island's
The Reptile Park, at Djerba Explore Park, is the Mediterranean's largest crocodile farms and is home to over 400
These prehistoric creatures roam in a setting that evokes the depths of , featuring papyrus, palm trees and banana trees.
Some of these crocs measure up to seven metres long, and weigh nearly a tonne.
Djerba Explore Park is divided into five parts, including a village, cafes and , the Lalla Hadria Museum and the heritage site.
Entrance costs £8.26 for adults, and half that price for children.
In general, prices are pretty cheap across the island.
A costs of average £1.65, a three-course meal at a mid-range restaurant for two people costs around £15.26, and a cappuccino can be picked up for under a £1.
Depending on the type of the you want to stay in, prices range from around £24 to £105 per night.
Temperatures remain high through the year with the hottest months to visit being July and August with highs of 34C.
Africa has many island destinations,
Plus, and home to laid-back resorts.
