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| Holy Tel Aviv tours |
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| No bars, clubs, or scantily-clad women. Tel Aviv’s religious council takes you on a tour of the city’s holy places, which are not as rare as you’d think. If you don’t try it, how will you know? |
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| Crusing to Israel |
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| Two major cruise lines have decided to renew services to Israel that were suspended during the height of Israeli-Palestinian fighting. Holland America is expected to resume its services in April of next year. |
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| Elephants in Israel |
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| Soon Israelis will no longer be required to fly to Thailand to ride an elephant. This rare experience will soon become available in a unique Israeli park set to be founded in the Western Negev. |
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| Japan in Israel |
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| Japanese culture has long fascinated Israelis; however a trip to The Land of the Rising Sun is somewhat costly. The solution, therefore, lies in a true Japanese experience closer to home. |
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| New campaign for Israel |
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| A new Israeli Tourism Ministry campaign has been launched with a NIS 150 million (£19 million) budget to encourage incoming tourism. The campaigns are specially-tailored for each specific market and specifically target Jews and Christians. |
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| Jerusalem on wheels |
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| A new tourist attraction has started in Jerusalem: Guided Segway tours along the "Commissioner's Palace" promenade. The Segway, a motorised two-wheeled vehicle, will take visitors on an hour long tour. |
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| King David's spa? |
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| There's a buzz of excitement among archeologists. In recent days, archeological digs in Jerusalem revealed a tunnel that, according to a number of estimates, leads to a pool used by King David. |
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| Ancient synagogue discovered |
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| The secrets of an ancient synagogue, dating from around the 3rd to 6th century CE, were discovered completely by accident near Kibbutz Maoz Haim. Underneath the remains of a Bedouin cemetery, built on the ruins of an old Arab village, a Jewish town was found. |
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| The Garden |
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| A mysterious complex situated adjacent to Jerusalem Theater spooked many Jerusalemites for over 120 years. Hansen’s Disease, erroneously identified as Bible’s leprosy, has been eradicated, but mystery remains. |
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| Garden Time |
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| With dozens of miles of new jeep paths recently opened in Jerusalem corridor, you can get from Beit Shemesh to Jerusalem without traveling on the roads |
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| Haifa |
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| Travel to Haifa and discover the city's terraced landscape which offers a rich variety of breathtaking panoramas, giving the observer the sensation of being on a heavenly peninsula. |
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| Northern Negev |
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| Kibbutzim, moshavim of the northern Negev are alive and kicking. Even during the hot August nights a pleasant breeze blows, and nobody goes to sleep at 9 o’clock anymore. |
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| Northern tourists come back |
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| While residents of the upper Galilee region in Israel are making their way back home, tourists are also planning to "storm" the north, even if only to enjoy the last rays of summer sunshine. |
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| Biking in Israel |
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| Get biking in Israel. Find out more about a delightful trip in Israle that is open to all levels to complete. |
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| Tram in Jerusalem |
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| January 15, 2009. This is the date planned for the opening of a Jerusalem tram system, the first of its kind in Israel. The Jerusalem tram will precede by at least two years a similar mode of transportation in the Tel Aviv and Gush Dan area. |
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| A ranch in the Negev |
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| Has anyone managed to drive for five miles in the Galilee without coming across a sign for the nearest guest house? But the Negev is something else entirely. In the Negev you can drive, and drive, and drive, and it’s as if there is nothing there. |
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| Tourists want to see katyushas |
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| Since last Thursday evening the site of the Katyusha landing in Haifa’s Stella Maris neighborhood has become a pilgrimage site to the city’s residents and tourists. |
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| "British" are back |
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| Royalty is back in Jerusalem, or at least royalty manners: As part of the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War, in which Jerusalem was liberated, guards dresses as British soldiers will be stationed at Jaffa gate. |
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| Wonder of Israel |
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First there was Go Israel, then came Think Israel and now the Israeli government is providing tourists with Israel Wonders, its latest site to offer useful information on the country and what tourists can do. |
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| Zurich in Jerusalem |
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| The center of Jerusalem is expected to change beyond recognition within two to three years, when the place will become a crowded area similar to Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse in Switzerland. |
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| Sumo in Israel |
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| Thirteen of world's best sumo champions recently visited Israel as part of a tour that aims to strengthen Israel and Japan ties. The 13, who were guests of Israel visited Jerusalem and some of its most famous sites included the Western Wall. |
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| Tours for disabled |
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| Travelling to Israel for those who are disabled or with limited mobility can be very daunting, but there's help being offered by a tour company who can put together tours to experience everything the country has to offer. |
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| More stays in Israel |
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| The number of overnight stays in Israel's hotels is on the up. In April, 1.8 million stays in Israel took place, an increase of 10 percent from the previous year. |
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| Loving Tel Aviv |
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| Record numbers of tourists are flocking for Israel's city of fun - Tel Aviv. In 2005 over two million hotel booking were made to stay there and over 190,000 Brits made Tel Aviv their choice of holiday during the year. |
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| Israel tourism rise |
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The number of British tourists visiting Israel in the first three months of 2006 is up from the previous year. A total of 36,833 travelled to Israel in 2006 compared to 32,351 in 2005. |
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| Israel turning Japanese |
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| A delegation of 15 top-ranking Sumo wrestlers is scheduled to arrive in Israel in June, according to sources in the Israeli embassy in Tokyo. The planned visit is part of an initiative aimed at promoting Japanese tourism to Israel. |
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| More tours to Israel |
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| The choice of airline and travel operator to fly to Israel looks set to increase following Israeli tourism minister Abraham Hirschson announcing deals with two of Europe's largest travel companies starting this summer. |
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| Pride for Tel Aviv |
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| Work is underway in conjunction with Israel's Ministry of Tourism to turn Tel Aviv into a international tourist destination for the gay-lesbian community.
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| Dead Sea treatment |
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| People suffering from psoriasis and other skin conditions can combine a holiday with treatment for their condition at Israel's Dead Sea. With its natural therapeutic conditions, the Dead Sea has been used as healing centre for many years. |
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| Free Pesach in Israel |
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| Want free access to some of Israel's best tourist attractions? Well, over Passover you don't need to pay to visit them. Israel' s largest bank, Bank Hapoalim is underwriting the costs to open 37 of Israel's most popular tourist sites. |
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| Israeli park life |
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| Interested in exploring the parks and nature reserves that Israel has to offer as part of a holiday? Israel's Nature and National Parks Protection Authority provides a valuable website to help tourists find out more about what is on offer. |
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| Israel tours for RSY |
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| Reform Jewish youth movement RSY-Netzer is to send three full tours to Israel for the first time in five years this summer sending 117 teenagers to the country. This compares to two tours last year and only one tour in 2002 and 2003. |
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| Hayley wins Princess vote |
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| Hayley Goldenberg has been crowned Jewish Princess by winning the vote for British Emunah's Jewish Princess Challenge. The vote, which cost £1 by text has helped Emunah to raise upwards of £500,000 to help children in Israel. |
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| Tourism goes online |
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| The Israeli Ministry of Tourism plans to spend 30 percent of its advertising and marketing budget on luring tourists to Israel through the Internet. |
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| Idol in Tel Aviv |
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| As American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson goes to Tel Aviv at the end of March, Something Israeli offers a quick five things to do in this modern city that is also Israel's 24 hour city that just never sleeps. |
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| Enjoy a King's life |
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| If you thought Eilat was just sun, sea and sand, well, it is also now home to a multi-million dollar theme park with last year's opening of King's City located at the edge of the city's promenade. |
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| Israir comes to the UK |
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| Israel's second largest airline, Israir is to start offering flights to Tel Aviv from Stansted Airport, Essex. The service starts from April 2 and will operate three times a week. Flights will depart on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. |
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| The Brits are coming |
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| Israel is once again proving a popular destination for British tourists with record numbers travelling there. In 2005, 157,600 Brits went to Israel for a holiday, up by seven per cent on the previous year. |
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| Eilat offers |
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| With its promise of sun, sea and relaxation, Eilat is making offers to encourage Brits to visit it for a week or two. Whether you want to live it up or just go for something basic and use what you save on eating and going out, Eilat is tempting tourists. |
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| More flights to Israel |
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| Israel's second largest airline, Israir is gearing up for major expansion following news that the Israeli government is to lift a restriction on competition to El Al across numerous routes in and out of Israel. |
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| Help with travelling |
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| Tourists with special needs or limited mobility travelling to Israel can get help to make their stay as hassle free as possible. Voluntary organisation Yad Sarah is offering assistance to those who need help in getting around the country during their stay. |
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| Gay times in Israel |
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| Israel tourist chiefs are planning to launch a range of initiatives to increase gay tourism. Proclaiming itself as the only country in the Middle East where being gay is not against the law, it prides itself on its tolernace in such cities as Tel Aviv. |
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| Fast check-in for checking out |
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| Israeli airline El Al is now making it even easier to leave from Tel Aviv and Eilat with the introduction of town and hotel check-in services. The new service allows travellers to drop off their baggage either a day before they fly or the morning. |
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| Hiking in Israel |
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| Colourful scenery, archeological sites, vistas, memorials, ruins in autumn finery all within reach of Jerusalem. |
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| Western Wall gets upgrade |
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| Jerusalem's Western Wall which has traditionally been used for barmitzvahs and other Jewish gatherings is to undergo a major renovation costing around $15m. As well as improving the area, a new visitors centre will open early next year.
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| More tours to Israel |
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| Upscale travel company Cadogan Holidays has added Israel to its list of destinations offered to clients for 2006. The initial offerings feature 12 hotels across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Herzliya and start from £38 a night per person. |
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| Second home in Israel |
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| If you travel on a regular basis to Israel and are fed up with the cost of renting somewhere to stay, then you may well like to consider buying your own pad. Not only will you get a place to stay while you are out there, but you can also rent out to others while you are not there. |
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| Center attraction |
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| Planning to visit Israel and want to go to Tel Aviv? Well, if you want to get maximum value for money out of your sleeping arrangements, a stay at the Center Hotel could well fit your budget and provide exactly what you are looking for. |
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| Israel, here I come! |
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| The Israeli tourist office wants more people to visit Israel and what can be more tempting than to get a female wearing a bikini to tempt tourists to the Middle East? |
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