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Conquering Masada

 Itamar Grinberg/Israeli Ministry of Tourism Israel is truly a land of exceptional sights – and sites – from top to bottom. But roughly two hours south of Jerusalem, one of its most evocative (and popular) high points, so to speak, looms in the Judea desert some 396 metres (1,300 feet) above the shores of the Dead Sea. Masada (Hebrew for fortress) is an imposing UNESCO World Heritage Site, and after Jerusalem the most visited spot in the country. At this rugged fortress complex, excavated in…

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Jerusalem cited in '13 of the World's Most Spiritual & Sacred Places'

“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”                          ― U.S. novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, & cultural critic Wendell Berry If you’re a "seeker," who travels in part to deepen your religious and spiritual life, you'll want to read this post to learn more about the 13 most spiritual and sacred places that you can visit once travel starts opening up again. These pilgrimage spots are not merely examples of extraordinary…

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Tel Aviv is terrific

In Tel Aviv, east is united with west, the traditional with trendy, and landscape with the sea in a marvelous way. It is one of those cities that, once you visit it, you do not want to leave. This city on the Mediterranean coast combines the old with the new in a way that leaves the feeling of many different worlds at the same time. The Israeli capital may be Jerusalem, but no region in the country has Tel Aviv's global recognition and radiation.Its name in Hebrew means "spring hill," and if a…

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  • Buzzy Gordon December 7, 2012 at 6:30am

    Seeking hotel PR reps in Israel.

    Guidebook author traveling to Israel next week would like to hear from reps of hotels interested in coverage.

    Thanks,

    Buzzy

  • visitmeteora.travel October 31, 2012 at 3:46pm

    Unlike many travel operators dealing with holidays to Meteora, we are here in Meteora! All the members of our team have an intimate knowledge of this region and can share their first hand knowledge and experience with you. We are also local and contactable when you arrive here and can sort out any unforeseen issues you may have.

    Visit Meteora, Greece! www.visitmeteora.travel

  • Anil September 19, 2012 at 11:54pm

    Thanks. This is what I might end up doing, dunno if I'd fly into Eilat. Looking into some land tour operators. 

  • Buzzy Gordon September 19, 2012 at 10:03pm

    Going to Petra via AMM is not recommended. A domestic flight to Eilat would be the way to go; and although I am not necessarily a fan of organized tours, it might be worth checking into in this case. 

  • Anil September 18, 2012 at 8:50am

    Buzzy,

    Thanks !

    Yes, I am indeed going in the shoulder season. I noticed that TLV-AMM  has to be the most expensive $/seat-mile at a whopping $4.26/mile.

  • Buzzy Gordon September 18, 2012 at 4:14am

    Anil,

    I can recommend the Port Hotel (http://www.porthoteltelaviv.com/) and probably most of the hotels in its umbrella Sun Group. But you'll have no trouble finding excellent hotels at even less than that price, as long as you're there after Oct. 8 and before Christmas.  

  • Anil September 18, 2012 at 2:05am

    I have checked SniqueAway  and I have checked Hotwire, I am looking for a hotel near to Ha-Yarkon; probably walkable distance - The conference hotel is a starwoods property, I am looking for something in the USD 200-250 range.

  • Anil September 12, 2012 at 4:28am

    From Jerusalem or Tel Aviv to Petra/Amman.

     

    I'm going to be in TLV for a conference. I was planning to do a land crossover and revisit Petra and fly out of Amman. Since TLV onwards is on my dime, I want to optimize options for transportation ? 

  • José Balido September 20, 2010 at 5:13am
    Is there a link to buy the book, Buzzy? Thanks!
  • Ed Wetschler September 20, 2010 at 5:06am
    Buzzy, that's a nice thing for you to do. Many thanks.
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