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Outspan in Israel
Review of Eilat (Israel) by lynlewjustjay

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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18.01.08 14:54
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King Soloman's Hotel
Review of King Solomon Hotel by bensam59

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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21.02.07 07:32
Eilat in its glory
Review of Eilat (Israel) by shirleyvalentine

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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12.02.06 20:42
(12.02.06 21:01)
Diving with dolphins (and so much more)
Review of Eilat (Israel) by sheli

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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12.09.05 14:12
(12.09.05 17:03)
Family Hotel
Review of King Solomon Hotel by orliga

Advantages: Great food, Good Pool
Disadvantages: A bit old

King Solomon is located at the hotels zone practically on the beach. The employees are very nice and helpful. Reception was easy, made a lot of jokes with the guys there. The breakfasts and dinners were absolutely amazing! they have lovely Chefs. Al ... Read review

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Hi there, what are the prices ? How clean are the rooms etc. ? Many regards, Sven (Zoobremia) by zoobremia
Hi and welcome to Ciao - More info would have been useful. If you want any help or want me to re rate, leave me a message in my guestbook - Cat x x by catrinaf
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28.07.05 14:33
(09.03.08 01:02)
Winter sun in Eilat
Review of Eilat (Israel) by buzzard_cad

Advantages: An unusual place for winter sun, good water activities
Disadvantages: Guns on display and getting home.

~UPDATED 19th July 2005~ This is a complete rewrite of my original opinion following several comments from Ciao members. Spelling mistakes and other errors have also been amended. Photos will be posted when I find the album. ~Summary~ Eilat was an un ... Read review

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I was there Christmas and New Year 1999 and loved the fact that I was away from uk! Great review. by danielalong
There are actually very few kosher restaurants in Eilat outside of the hotels. In the predominantly secular country of Israel, Eilat is the most secular of towns. You can easily find restaurants serving shellfish, pork or whatever you want, all with a cream sauce. No kosher restaurant would have a problem serving a fish starter before a meat meal. If you asked for them on the same plate a polite waiter may have gently refused. I find it unlikely that you would have insulted anyone as the prohibition against serving meat and fish together is esoteric and unknown to most Jews and certainly most Israelis. As for the M16 wielding waiter... you could simply have reported him to the police for his threatening behaviour if this even happened. I remain dubious. by danielse
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12.07.05 14:07
Eilat - a dream holiday
Review of Eilat (Israel) by rustifer

Advantages: Excellent diving and cheap CDs
Disadvantages: Eating out in restaurants is pretty expensive

I had always imagined Israel to be a bit like the North African countries that I'd visited so I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived in Eilat. It is a very modern resort but it also has lots of little market stalls down by the beach promenade which giv ... Read review

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Just to say I am really enjoying your reviews. They are well-written, informative and comprehensive. Looking forward to more. by MichelleScott
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09.02.01 14:23
A summer holiday all year round - Eilat
Review of Eilat (Israel) by zak-2

Advantages: Hot weather, water sports, and great hotels.
Disadvantages: All entertainment costs money!

Eilat, is the glamourous holiday resort in Israel, situated next to the the desert, (similar to Las Vegas in that way)It is also next to the sea. Being Jewish, and with half my family living in Israel, I go to Jerusalem a lot, but i much prefer Eilat. Isr ... Read review

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Nice opinion, its good to see someone commenting on things to do in eliat other than scuba diving. by Malmsteen
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19.01.01 14:26
Divers paradise
Review of Eilat (Israel) by cicymru

Advantages: see article
Disadvantages: see article

...years since I’ve been to Eilat but I still have very fond memories of the modern Israel. I backpacked around Egypt and Israel and Eilat was my last port of call. As with all backpackers after three months of travelling I was broke, Eilat wa ... Read review

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I loved being in Israel, but found Eilat a bit of a let down, too expensive and too commercial, the diving was superb though.....Roy by n13roy
as you asked I have finally ...done the sequel to Swansea, be interested in your comments being from Wales. by Connoisseur_Haggler
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05.01.01 18:45
Eilat / Israel
Review of Eilat (Israel) by poppet

Advantages: Climate, loads of history, swim with dolphins
Disadvantages: Questionning at the airport

...great pool and jacuzzi. Although Eilat itsself is nothing spectacular, i ... Read review

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09.08.00 23:37
A bit of a let down
Review of Eilat (Israel) by Noggsy

Advantages: It's hot, dophins, camels
Disadvantages: Touristy, expensive, remote

...but there is something about Eilat that is so ordinary after the rest of the country which I found quite unnerving. I spent 10 days in Israel with my girlfriend and her friend ... Read review

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Yeah, I think I agree with you here...We were quite let down by Eilat too, we also found it very expensive.....Roy by n13roy
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08.07.00 02:07
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