Israel tourist information with details about
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The State of Israel was established in 1948.
Countries neighbouring Israel are: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan
and Egypt.
Its position on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean gives
Israel a wonderful climate, and many travellers now combine a visit to Israel with trips
to Jordan and Egypt.
Go Israel:
Contains General, Jewish and Christian sections and is presented in a number of languages.
Infotour:
The Internet site of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel. Not as polished and a little
slower than its North American cousin's, but equally enlightening.
Weather in Israel
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Jerusalem - al-Quds in Arabic - is Israel's largest city and has
been designated the country's capital.
This is not recognised by the United Nations and many countries
continue to maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv.
Jerusalem is also considered sacred by Jews, Christians and Muslims
but rather than live peacefully side by side some extremists want to call The
Holy Land their own.
All About The Wall:
Explore the symbolism associated with the Kotel - and find out the mystical secret of the
Western Wall, and the reasons why the Wall is holy.
Jerusalem Mosaic:
An excellent place to discover the history behind the capital of Israel. This gate takes
you into the First Temple Period and the reign of King David.
The Israel Museum:
Founded in 1965, the Israel Museum has achieved world class status with collections
ranging from prehistoric archaeology through contemporary art. Located on Ruppin Blvd.,
near the Knesset (Israeli Parliament), the Israel Museum is served by buses 9, 17 and
24/24a, and 99 run by the Egged Bus Cooperative.
Visit the sights, taste the typical foods, see the common costumes,
meet the prominent people, and drink from the water systems of the period and those that
follow.
Western Wall:
Live view of the Wailing Wall; refreshed every 60 seconds. If you've never been to Israel,
then we had better point out that the large area on the left is for men only, and the area
on the right is reserved for women. Do your meditation in the right place please.
Accommodation in Jerusalem
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| The King David
Hotel: Jerusalem. |
King David Street.
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The King David,
situated in the heart of Jerusalem and overlooking the old city, is a member of the
'Leading Hotels of the World'. If you're looking for the most super deluxe hotel in
Jerusalem, with the best location in town, look no further than The King David and marvel
at the fabled skyline of the old city; watching how the sunset works its magic on the
legendary Golden City in the evening.
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King David Hotel
The King David is a Jerusalem landmark and probably Israel's most famous hotel. A
unique combination of modern facilities, gourmet restaurant and traditional atmosphere
makes The King David a regular host to world leaders and celebrities.
The majestic historic building, with captivating ambience terrace set in beautiful
gardens overlooking the old city, is within walking distance of both the old and new city.
Wireless Internet access in rooms and public areas. |
Being on the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv is practically one long
beach.
The historic district of Jaffa is to the south of modern Tel Aviv, and
the winding streets of the old Arab town are extremely interesting.
The history of the settlement goes back 4,000 years, and includes
military visits by all the major powers ebbing and flowing across the region.
Tel Aviv (Hill of Spring, in Hebrew) was established by Jewish
settlers in 1909, and grew rapidly during and after the Second World War as Jewish
immigrants escaped from Nazi Germany.
Accommodation in Tel Aviv
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| Dan Hotel:
Tel Aviv. |
99 Hayarkon Street.
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A member of The
'Leading Hotels of the World, the Dan Hotel Tel Aviv is the most updated and modern
5-star; a super deluxe city hotel in a resort setting, just steps away from Tel Aviv's
sandy beach strip. The 286 room hotel offers 84 executive seaview rooms, 32 luxury
suites - one Presidential and one Royal Suite.
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Dan Hotel Tel Aviv
The majority of rooms overlook the Mediterranean with most rooms offering frontal views
of the sea.
The expanded and redesigned reception and lobby areas also offer wireless Internet
access.
Guests booking Suites (no minimum nights) are entitled to complimentary return
transportation between Ben-Gurion Airport and the Dan Tel Aviv hotel. |
| Hilton Hotel:
Tel Aviv. |
Hayarkon Street.
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Tel Aviv. |
The Hilton Tel Aviv
occupies a unique location, perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, in the heart
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Hilton Tel Aviv
It goes without saying that well appointed guestrooms and impeccable service is
something you can count on at Hilton.
Relax by the outdoor pool or be pampered at the spa. Dine on sushi at Yakimono Sushi
Bar or Mediterranean dishes at King Solomon. Relax with a cocktail at the Lobby Lounge. |
| Hotel Dan
Panorama: Tel Aviv. |
10 Kaufman Street.
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Stay at the Dan
Panorama Tel Aviv and you're close to everywhere you want to be. Cross the road and
you're on the great beaches and soft sands of the Mediterranean. Take a stroll along the
seafront promenade and you're in ancient Jaffa's harbour.
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Hotel Dan Panorama
With all the dynamic and sophisticated attractions of Tel Aviv on the doorstep, premium
leisure-time facilities and dining options, the Dan Panorama is an ideal base for a family
vacation or a business trip. |
| Renaissance Hotel:
Tel Aviv. |
121 Hayarkon Street.
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Renaissance
Hotel Tel Aviv. |
Perfectly located on the Mediterranean shoreline, with direct access to
the beach, the Renaissance Tel Aviv provides traditional service to a contemporary
clientele. The hotel offers 342 gracious guest rooms with
private balcony overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
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Renaissance Hotel Tel Aviv
The well appointed rooms come complete with data port, phone,
Wireless Internet and voicemail.
When it's time to relax, enjoy the state-of-the-art equipment
in the health club or refresh yourself in the hotel's indoor pool.
Facing the Mediterranean, the Sabres Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner; offering
glorious International Buffets. |
| Yamit Park Plaza:
Tel Aviv. |
79 Hayarkon Street.
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Yamit Park Plaza. |
Overlooking the
Mediterranean Sea, the four-star Yamit Park Plaza faces Tel Aviv's famous beach promenade
and is within walking distance from the old city of Jaffa. Guaranteed Best Hotel Rates Online
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Yamit Park Plaza
Hotel amenities include an elegant breakfast room with panoramic views, a lobby bar,
business lounge, free underground parking, room service, a swimming pool, a sun deck
overlooking the Mediterranean, babysitting and doctor on call. Guests can also use the
health and fitness centre.
The hotel offers 182 luxurious air-conditioned guestrooms including executive studios
and suites. All rooms have wireless Internet, coffee and tea making facilities, cable TV
and other modern comforts. |
Tel Aviv Tourism
Tel Aviv Guide:
Discover all the places you simply can't miss in Tel Aviv with reviews of the best hotels,
top restaurants and trendy nightlife spots.
Tel Aviv Travel Tips
Israel in general - and Tel Aviv especially - is so much different
than what you may expect. Tel Aviv alone has more then 800 restaurants, cafes and bars.
The night scene and cultural scene is one of the best in the world and there's always
something to do. The weather is great even during the winter.
Tel Aviv has a rather small city centre, which you can divide into
five parts and spend a day/night in each of them. Newe Zedek, the oldest neighbourhood of
the city can be a great place to start.
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Aviv City.
Many of Tel Aviv's residents are self-employed or work in shifts,
which is one of the reasons why you can find people on the streets almost any hour of the
day. The cafés and restaurant are always full, which might give the impression that in
Tel Aviv - no-one works! You can walk into a restaurant on Monday evening and it's packed!
Or walk down to the beach on a weekday only to discover many young Israelis catching some
sun. The motto is: "You live only once - so better make the most of it!"
Sent in by: Leanne Raday.
Eilat:
In the south of Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba. April/May is a good time to be there; before
it gets unbearably hot.
Eilat
Hotels:
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This is the region in northern Israel, around Lake Tiberias.
Galilee has long been famous for the cultivation of olives and grapes,
and naturally there are plenty of fish restaurants in Tiberias.
Haifa's exquisite
beaches are simply not to be missed, as well as its numerous holy sights
that are spread out around the city and the reconstructed German
Colony at the foot of Mount
Carmel.
Haifa can be divided into three areas, according to their
topographical distribution: The
Carmel region, on the upper reaches of Mount Carmel offers stunning views; Hadar,
with its varied and colourful architecture is lower down; and at the foot of the Carmel is
the glorious stretch of Haifa Beach and the area known as 'Down
Town' - where you'll find the authentic markets, churches, mosques and stone houses of
the Templar era.
Tour Haifa:
The Haifa Tourist and Leisure Board is located at 48 Ben Gurion Avenue, Haifa.
Accommodation in Haifa
Hotels
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Situated in lower Galilee, Nazareth is where Mary and Joseph lived
and it was the childhood home of Jesus - or so they say.
Nazareth is still a place of pilgrimage and contains many shrines
commemorating its biblical associations, some of them have been rebuilt after they were
destroyed by the Muslims during the Middle Ages.
The archangel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary at the church
of the Annunciation, and the church of St Joseph is traditionally the site of Joseph's
carpentry shop.
The Israeli railroads infrastructure has been upgraded
significantly in the past 10 years.
While until 1996 most of trains and railroads were bizarre collections
of British 'leftovers' from the mandatory occupation that lasted until 1948, nowadays
Israeli trains can take you almost anywhere in Israel and (almost) right on time.
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Moreno.
Weather in Israel goes from hot to cool/cold. Wear layers. Travel with
a swimsuit. Drink plenty of water all day, and wear sunscreen and a hat.
Sent in by: Judith C. Isaacson.
Drive
Israel:
Gain independence, freedom of movement, and a sense of adventure. And above all, your can
set your own pace as you explore Israel by car.
Ein Hod Artists Village:
Ein Hod is a picturesque artists’ village, the only one of its kind in Israel and one
of the few such villages in the world. Nestled in natural vegetation and bordered by an
ancient olive grove, it lies on the western slopes of Mt Carmel (south of Haifa), in a
breathtaking landscape looking out toward the sea and the Crusader fortress of Atlit.
Israel Tour Guides:
Find the tour guide that's right for your plans in Israel through this directory of
certified and qualified Israeli government tour guides.
Israel Travel Tips:
Michal Moreno, a former flight attendant for El-Al Israeli airlines, tries to provide the
local tips to help make your trip to Israel mind opening, conclusive and satisfying.
Israel's
Yellow Pages:
Database includes details about some 200,000 businesses, organisations and
service-providers.
Jewish History:
In the year 1741 BCE, Abraham began his long journey from Haran to Canaan - a journey
which would change the history of the world and have a profound effect on the development
of most major religions.
Source Israel
Magazine:
From olives, wine and honey, to mosaics, sculpture and literature, The Source explores the
best of Israel's past, present and future.
Israel Travel Advisory Service:
From Jerusalem to Safed and Tiberias, ITAS experienced Israel tour guides will take you on
a trip of a lifetime.
Books
on Israel Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in Israel.
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