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Why choose Gambia for your cheap family holiday

What could North Africa offer the tourist? Year around nice weather and only a six hour flight from the United Kingdom. Their international airport is called Banjul International Airport which is located only 30 minutes from the capital of Gambia, Banjul. The capital is built on St. Mary's Island on the river Gambia. It boasts a mixture of architecture from its days as a colony while still keeping its shantytown area alongside a modern business section. Outside of being the capital of Gambria, Banjul also produces beer. Its brewery produces Julbrew. Visitors can visit the brewery for a sample of the native beer and then visit the National Museum to see exhibits of the history and the culture of Gambia. They can also visit Arch 22 which was built to celebrate Gambia's independence from colonial rule.
For American tourists an excursion to the city of Julfureh would be a lesson in history that would be unforgettable. The town became famous when the black writer, Alex Haley wrote his legendary book, Roots. Alex Haley's ancestor, Kunte Kinte was born in Julfureh. As an added attraction, the tourist can take a trip to James Island which was used as a slave encampment. Studying of the history of American slaves in books seriously lacks the impetus of visiting the country where they came from and the history that led to their part in American culture. The country of Gambia is surrounded by the most perfect beaches the world has to offer. But there are other adventure for a family oriented vacation. Abuko Nature Reserve is on the west coast of Gambia. It is like going back to Eden and finding yourself amidst birds and animals that a loving creator fashioned. You can visit the animal orphanage and take a walk to the Brikama Wood Carving Centre to see some of Gambia's artists working. There are many day trips to take from your beach resort on Gambia.

Native food in Gambia can take some getting used to as it is highly spiced. But most of the country has international food and a Garden of Eden cornucopia of fruits. Food in Gambia is a gourmet adventure of the known and the selective native unknowns like the Wonjo juice.

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Shopping for tourists is almost compulsory for them to feel like they have connected to their vacation spot. But in Gambia souvenirs made from native animals are not allowed out of the country. However, you may purchase native Batik fabric, wood carvings and CD recordings of the fabulous African nation of Gambia. An example of a seven day stay on Gambia would be to book a resort like Kololi. It has to be the most exotic plush version of splendor only imagined in movies of Cleopatra. A room for two with all the amenities and breakfast would run you around 900 dollars for seven days. Of course there is the Sheraton Gambia for 1200 dollars. You can best decide on what package you like by visiting online sites that offer travel and accommodations to the splendidly rediscovered continent of Africa, and your best bet would be to start in Gambia where civilization and the Garden of Eden meet.

A vacation to Gambia may cost just a little over 2500 dollars including flight from the United Kingdom. For an African adventure that is cheap. But you will be treated as if spending like a millionaire by the friendly, courteous Gambian people who speak English and have kept their native customs and beautiful beaches as if untouched by the centuries that has seen them being the hosts for a world full of Europeans who found the northern African coast of Gambia, hospitable and desirable.

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HOTELS & BEACH RESORTS IN BANJUL AND SURROUNDINGS, GAMBIA

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Coco Ocean, Serekunda, near  Banjul
Coco Ocean is located on the beach in Sere Kunda, close to Kololi Beach. Other points of interest are Independence Stadium and Bakau Kachikally. This Sere Kunda property has a private beach. Dining options at Coco Ocean include 2 restaurants and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include 3 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a sauna, a fitness facility, and a steam room. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. Additional property amenities include a library, a poolside bar, and multilingual staff. Extended parking privileges may be offered to guests after check-out (surcharge). 
Kombo Beach Hotel Banjul
Located in Sere Kunda, this beachfront hotel is near Kololi Beach. Another nearby attraction is Independence Stadium. This Sere Kunda property has a private beach. Dining options at Kombo Beach Hotel include 3 restaurants and a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a children's pool, a fitness facility, and tennis courts. Spa amenities include massage/treatment rooms, facials, body treatments, and beauty services. Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. Additional property amenities include a poolside bar, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. 
Laico Atlantic Banjul
The hotel is set within spacious gardens at the mouth of the Gambia River, only a 10-minute walk from the centre of the country's capital, Banjul. The hotel provides wonderful opportunities for both relaxing and more adventurous holidays. It is situated right on the beach, overlooking the sea. The Royal Victoria Hospital is only 100 m from the hotel, and Banjul International Airport is 25 km away. An exciting trip up the Gambia River, a boat safari taking in traditional African villages, an excursion to nearby Senegal, bird watching in the hotel's own bird sanctuary, guided ornithological expeditions - all these wonderful options and more are readily available from your comfortable base in the hotel. The hotel has 204 guest rooms.
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