A friend worked years ago in Muammar al-Gaddafi-land and had some wonderful experiences.

But do you really want to vacation there?

Tripoli: Once a Pariah, Now a Hot Spot – New York Times

To Tripoli from Rome or Milan, a round-trip ticket will cost about $250.

Until Libya establishes services in the United States, Americans must apply for visas through Libya’s offices in other countries. The nearest is in Canada, the Libyan People’s Bureau in Ottawa. Libya only grants visas to tourists who arrange their travel with travel agents registered in Libya. Even then, Libya has recently denied entry to visa holders without warning or explanation.

Tours go to well-preserved Roman and Greek ruins of Leptis Magna and Sabratha.

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