Villa Tunis is a dream that grew out of our life in our villa in a village southwest of Cairo, Egypt. Due to the unrest in 2103, we now live in south Florida, only a few miles west of Villa Tunis. Handicrafts in Villa Tunis come from the village or the souks of Cairo and reflect 20 years of life there.

These experiences bring an international flavor to Villa Tunis as well as an understanding of the excitement of traveling to a new location and exploring all that the setting has to offer.

We live close to Villa Tunis and are always ready to help guests enjoy their vacations with us.

Ernest A. Slingsby purchased this apartment in 2014

Galleria Mall is 1.5 miles east of Villa Tunis. There you can find a wide array of shops and restaurants.

The Beaches

Ft. Lauderdale pristine beaches are about 2 miles from Villa Tunis. After passing the Galleria Mall, continue east on E Sunrise Blvd. until you reach A1A. The beaches are on the left and right. Either you can park in the metered spaces on the back streets, along A1A in some places, or there are also pay parking lots.

While at the beaches, do not forget to visit the Bonnet House and gardens located on 900 Birch Road just off A1A. Check on the internet for hours and days of operation as they change from time-to-time.

The Water Taxis

Several water taxis ply the various canals that make Ft. Lauderdale the Venice of South Florida. The closest station is located east of Galleria Mall at 2670 E Sunrise Blvd. Walk through the lobby the hotel and the water taxi station No. 9 is located on the canal (the hotel management will help you find the taxi station). Check the Water Taxi web page for schedules, station locations and tariffs.

Las Olas Boulevard is a few blocks away from Villa Tunis. Just walk or drive south along NE 15th Avenue (or any of the other avenues as most go through) until you reach the boulevard. Once there, you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and galleries plus other consumer services.

Wilton Manors and its bars and shops are a short drive. Just take NE 15th Avenue north until you reach Flying L Drive and you will be in the center of Wilton Manors. Bars, shops and restaurants are located on both sides of the drive.

Holiday Park and Victoria Park

Holiday Park is half a block north of Villa Tunis. It has jogging paths, tennis courts, and a wide variety of sports activities.

There is a bike rental facility north of Holiday Park on East Sunrise Boulevard next to the public library located on NE 14th Avenue and E. Sunrise Boulevard.

Victoria Park is a safe, historic neighborhood filled with people who walk along the streets and avenues in the mornings and evenings. Walk along the streets to see colorful mansions and their lush gardens. You can also walk along the canals that give Ft. Lauderdale its reputation as being the Venice of south Florida.

Groceries and Shopping

The Winn-Dixie shopping mall is located on NE 6th Street just off US-1. It is about two blocks from Villa Tunis. The Winn-Dixie mall also has several other shops and restaurants as well.

Fresh Market is located about four blocks away on NE 4th Street and US-1. Both shopping areas have coin-operated or regular laundries and dry cleaning establishments.

Publix is located on East Sunrise Blvd (or US-1) and NE 15th Street about half-a-mile from Villa Tunis. Walgreens is located across the street. There is a CVS Pharmacy next to the Galleria Mall (see below).

Whole Foods is about 2 miles north on North US-1 (E Sunrise Blvd).

The Gateway Theatre shows a variety of international and US films and is located in the Gateway Mall about a mile East of Villa Tunis on E. Sunrise Blvd. There are also several shops and restaurants located in the mall.

Las Olas Boulevard is a few blocks away from Villa Tunis. Just walk or drive south along NE 15th Avenue (or any of the other avenues as most go through) until you reach the boulevard. Once there, you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and galleries.