The emergence of Israel on the global high-tech stage as a “start-up nation,” combined with the growing number of international business and Jewish organizational events held in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, has spurred a slew of major hotels to invest in upgrading their various services to discerning executives who endeavor to mix business with pleasure.
There are as many reasons to visit Israel as there are people who make the trip. Some want to establish a deeper connection with an ancient homeland; others are excited to explore a unique modern nation.
What if you were able to check in at a top Israeli hotel this summer, wave goodbye to the kids at the front desk and then, minutes later, find yourself nursing a fruity Mediterranean cocktail by the sun-kissed pool?
Zula is a delightful beachside restaurant where you can breathe in the salty air as Eyal Golan songs play in the background. It also advertises the best falafel in town, made with local garbanzo beans.
It is so good to be a traveler during December. Whether you want a romantic escape, a girlfriends’ getaway or a family vacation, the deals are abundant as many people choose to stick closer to home through the holiday season. My family and I have traditionally hit the road and enjoyed destinations that are packed with value and are not crowded — great places for a quick winter trip.
Tel Aviv is among the world\’s top 10 cities for 2011 listed by the popular Lonely Planet travel guide website.
But with the summer reopening of Club Med Opio in Provence — after a $40 million renovation — it\’s possible to avoid every one of those hassles. Within an hour of my arrival, I felt totally blessed rather than stressed. Call it the kinder, gentler Cote d\’Azur.
Miracles in the Holy Land aren\’t only of a spiritual nature. Israel also boasts a long list of spas with amazing healing properties. Here\’s a look at some appealing and pampering clinics.
Barbados is, of course, well known as a \”sun, sand and sea\” island in the Caribbean, but it has many more attractions than these. Jewish visitors, in particular, are drawn to downtown Bridgetown, the island\’s capital city, to visit the oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
My children were unexpectedly away for a week this summer, and I didn\’t miss them a bit.
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