Advantages: relaxing, friendly, clean, lots to do
Disadvantages: long flight, guns in view, airport politics

We went to Eilat for our honeymoon in March 2006. I was 7 months pregnant at the time so knew I would be limited to do all activities, but this wouldn't stop my husband. I found booking the holiday hard as their are only a few operators that go to Isr ... Read review

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I spent a fortnight in Eilat in 1996, and it’s not a place I’d ever want to go back to! I found there was very little to do there. It was incredibly expensive and most of the locals were rather unfriendly. I found the airport security rather oppressive too - both inbound and outbound. Lexy by Bollinger28

great review. i used to live about 30 mins north of eilat, and go back regularly... it is developing at such a quick rate and gets better and better each year. love the fact that you feel completely safe there and would reccommend it to everyone. by Funzo

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A bit of a let down
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Eilat / Israel
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Divers paradise
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Advantages: not on the tourist route
Disadvantages: pretty façade, partly ugly backyard

The idea of visiting Israel had been with us for quite some time but somehow it had never become reality, the news we received from the media did nothing to actually lure us to the country. But then I read in a review of an online friend who should know a ... Read review

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I don't think you've seen the best Tel Aviv has to offer here. The artist's area behind Yafo that you were trying to get to has been considerably gentrified with buildings valued in the millions of dollars. There are still one or two decrept looking wrecks but the value of this property, so close to the Med, is rocketing and the surrounding community is starting to reflect that. While Tel Aviv is a wholly secular city, it's a pity that you were there at a time when there was less hustle and bustle than normal. by danielse

Thanks for sharing that with us. Pauline. by Paul99ine

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Tel Aviv hot spots including Old Jaffa
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Tel Aviv Life
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Working
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Advantages: It's an eye-opener
Disadvantages: It's not very glamorous

The Eretz (literally meaning "The Land") museum is a monument to the continuing struggle experienced by past and present Israelis in establishing the Promised Land. There are numerous archive photographs, artefacts and displays which capture something of ... Read review

Advantages: a travel destination like no other
Disadvantages: We didn't find any that gravely disturbed us.

...and then moved on to Jerusalem for six days, it takes 50 minutes to get there by car. The heat wave we had encountered on our arrival was still going strong but it was much bette ... Read review

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Excellent reviw. A city I love for its architecture, people and food. I was there during the Intifada, and despite all the associated problems at that time I had a trouble free and unforgettable experience. Hope one day they find some semblance of normality. For all concerned. by Jarrac

great review by just.bcoz

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Homesick for a foreign city
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The Incredible Melting Pot
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Jerusalem's Surprising Nightlife
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Advantages: Family
Disadvantages: Not really for couples looking for peace and quiet

The hotel is defineately for the family, it is stated so in the Travel Agents brochures ie "Longwood Holidays". If you are a couple looking for peace then you will not find it here, especially at the weekends when the Israeli from up north come down for t ... Read review

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as below, more info needed for better ratings, but still a good first review staz x by x-staz-x

Quite a promising start, Sorry for the low rating, but I think that your Review needs a lot more information and detail to justify a higher rating. Hotel reviews need lots of info from cost, to detail about your room, to food (quality, quantity and price) customer service etc . You might find it helpful if you read and rate some other peoples’ reviews (especially those that have been rated VH or E). It might give you an idea of the sort of things you need to include. If I can be of any help or if you decide to amend your review feel free to put a note in my gb, I’ll be happy to re-read and re-rate. Rich by RichPrice

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Family Hotel
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More a hotel than a kibbutz. In fact, I understand that it was a hotel before being acquired by the kibbutz. We stayed here 2 nights on our tour round Israel and was by far the best place we stayed for accommodation. The only downer was that there ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to get to with a car, wheelchair & buggy accessible
Disadvantages: Gets very busy on festivals and holidays

Mini Israel is a display of hundreds of scaled down models of buildings throughout Israel. It is easy to walk around the site, even pushing wheelchairs/buggies. The main drawback for tourists, is that if children do not recognise the buildings they are ... Read review

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Have heard of it, but never went! Dan. by Dan_ep

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Advantages: Family rooms, play area across road, short walk to the beach
Disadvantages: Service terrible, incomplete refurbishment

We arrived at the hotel to find the lobby to be full of rubble and loose wires and the swimming pool and gym were closed. The restaurant staff were rude, both on this occasion and a previous occasion when there was no building work taking place. The foo ... Read review

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It sounds like one to avoid! You have made some interesting and helpful points there, but to get higher ratings you need to expand a little on each one. Hope this helps. Vic by VC81

What a shame. x by lipsalve

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Advantages: Bahai, Carmelite, Cable-Car and more
Disadvantages: Not terribly touristy (which could be an advantage), not all that much to see

Haifa isn't the best known city in Israel, but it is the third largest city and despite my love for Jerusalem, if I had to choose another place to live, then Haifa would be it. Besides it being built around Mount Carmel, it also touts one of the most bea ... Read review

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Fantastic review. My granny lives in Haifa and ive been a few times. Great place, although a bit off the usual tourist route (it shouldnt be!) Righty, cheers, Dan. by Dan_ep

Yes, the Bahai Temple is genuinely astonishing. Also I think the Carmel Forest Spa deserves a review all to itself. It's wonderful. by danielse

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Advantages: Warm, Differant, Lots to do...
Disadvantages: Too much to do in a week

My daughter has lived in Eilat for many years, and I myself finally went out there last year, not sure what to expect. But I was pleasantly suprised... Eilat is a busy and young city, with so much to do in the day as well as the night. There are so ... Read review

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Hi honey, we all have guestbooks on ciao where you can answer individual comments such as asking Lexy where she stayed. To visit anyones guest book just click on their ciao username which will take you to their homepage and the guest book is on the right hand side. Hope that helps. Fionaxx by COOOEEE

That was a good first review - I look forward to reading more from you in the future. If you would like to add to or change any part of your review in the future you can do this by pressing the edit link on the right hand side of the page as you read your review. Fionaxx by COOOEEE

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A bit of a let down
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Eilat / Israel
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Divers paradise
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Advantages: Friendly people, superb food, sun!
Disadvantages: Risks of bombings

I have visited Tel-Aviv on business on a number of occasions. Often I spend time at the Sheraton Moriah hotel due to preferential rates our company gets through the Israeli Export institute. I advise if you are travelling to Tel-Aviv on business that you ... Read review

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Ive just got back from Tel Aviv - had a great time. The people are very cool and found it pretty safe. I found ELAL to be a very decent airline too! Dan. by Dan_ep

Much better attempt - good to see you are taking advice on board as you go along. Belinda by belfin

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Tel Aviv hot spots including Old Jaffa
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Tel Aviv Life
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Working
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Advantages: Close to sea front and central areas
Disadvantages: Traffic, late night noise from discos

I have stayed in the Sheraton Moriah on a number of visits to Tel-Aviv. Subsidised Hotel rates are available through the Israeli export industry. The hotel is located directly opposite the marina and at the north end of the Tel-Aviv beach. The hotel i ... Read review

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Hi there, sorry but I agree with the comment below - if you edit it let me know and I'll gladly change my rating. Belinda by belfin

Sounds good. Maureen by MAFARRIMOND

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Advantages: Safe, Friendly People
Disadvantages: Nothing you wouldn't get in any other city

I have been to Tel Aviv at least 10 times through a past job. Whilst the airport is a bit of a pain it is not as bad as you would think. The hype is over rated. Interrogations don't exist. Not really any worse than going to the states. You do have mult ... Read review

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Very informative review. Vic by VC81

great review mate. Demps :-) by dempsey_review

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NaTBaG 2000 Has Arrived!
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Security is priority
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Advantages: most beautiful city in the world
Disadvantages: ???

Jerusalem, town of gold... Yeroushalaïm, shel zahav.. Eternal City... town of David... town of peace... town of all the conflicts... Center of the world... timeless town... City of the 3 great monotheist religions ... Incarnation of Israel... city of ... Read review

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Great review on a city I confess to knowing so little about by matsu65

Nice read. Don't worry about your english you seem to be doing just fine. Well Done! xx Natasha : ) by moneymad1

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Homesick for a foreign city
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The Incredible Melting Pot
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Jerusalem's Surprising Nightlife
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Advantages: sea, sun and more if affinities
Disadvantages: lack of culture

I have lived in Israel for almost 3 years now and I plan to deliver my opinion each site which I visited. Eilat...priviledged destination of the fortunate French, the rich Americans... and the young people without a penny who will camp in a field. ... Read review

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a descriptive review - i would love to go to israel! paula x by Pmshack99

I must admit, I was really dissapointed when I went here a few years ago, the Diving was excellent, but the place itself was awful, and the people very ignorant indeed, this is a nice easy to read review though........Roy by n13roy

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A bit of a let down
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Eilat / Israel
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Divers paradise
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