Tel Aviv is the second largest city in Israel, next to only Jerusalem- the country’s Capital.

Tel Aviv combines Hi tech, industry, commerce and culture together with a renowned nightlife scenery.

The city’s history is a unique one; its present is hectic and generally speaking; it’s a city that never sleeps…..

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Tel Aviv history

Tel Aviv Museums

Major places of Worship

Tel Aviv View

Places “to-die-for” in Tel Aviv

Gay and Lesbian Community in Tel Aviv

Be it Spa Hotels; Luxury Hotels; small cabins (secluded or not) in rural places- "Zimmer" in Hebrew slang, or other Boutique places – all offer a taste of the exquisite.

Some are based on ancient homes and houses, some are brand new; but each one offers a unique experience for the visitor and a splendid taste…. to wish to return to.

We have gathered some names and links of revered ones, however, there are many more out there, for the traveler to explore.

North
The north is characterized by a variety of exclusive places of tranquility.

Here are some to explore:
Villa Galilee-near Safed;
Mitzpe-Hayamim – near Safed
Bait Ba-Galil –In Hatzor, near Biriya forest   
Carmel Forests Spa resort – near Haifa
Various exclusive Spa "Zimmers" in Leeman –near Haifa
Pinchas & Gaston
Amirim Holiday Village
Ramot Holiday Village Resort
The Colony Hotel – in Haifa
The Scots' Hotel – in Tiberias (sea of Glillee)

Center
Jerusalem city exquisite hotels:
The King David 
The David Citadel Hotel
American Colony
Mamila Hotel
Dan Jerusalem Hotel

A quiet neighborhood of Jerusalem (15 minutes ride) is "Ein-Karem" , which offers seceded unique resorts, such as:
Alegra Hotel 
The Zion Sisters' Monastery in Ein-Karem

Tel Aviv unique places:
Hotel Montifiore in Tel-Aviv
The Hilton
The Dan Tel-Aviv
Dan Accadia – in Herzliya

South
Eilat hotels are famous for their exclusivity, mainly as part of a grand holiday resort in south of Israel. To visit the article about Eilat.

Some of the famous, more exclusive, names are:
The Princess Hotel;
Hilton- Queen of Sheba;
Herods Palace/Forum;
Dan Eilat;
Find more information about Eilat -hotels
 
Beresheet – Mitspe Ramon
The Beresheet hotel, ("Genesis") is located amid a beautiful primeval landscape, near the ancient Spice Route, just on the edge of the towering cliffs that slope down into the Ramon Crater – an extraordinary natural phenomenon without

equal anywhere in the world. To visit the article about Mitzpe Ramon.Visit the hotlel's web link
 
 More Hotles' Links:
http://en.hapisga.co.il/
http://www.inisrael.com/tour/main.html

The country has been swept in a unique weather system that has brought snow, hail and much rain, to a usually  warm country, in December 2013.  

Aside the beauty of the scenery; the children playing outside in the snow (and the closed schools…), many houses in the north as well as in Jerusalem and its vicinity have been cut off electricity and are awaiting its return.

The warm country is surely not used to such extreme weather conditions…..

Ancient Tzova is named "Tel-Tsova", nowadays an archaeological site of the Jewish settlement in the days of King David , based on the Bible (Samuel).

In 1170 it had been built into a Crusader fortress, Belmont, built at this spotin order to overlook and guard the route to Jerusalem. 

Belmont was conquered by Saladin in 1193.

The adjacent Arab village of Suba was the scene of fierce fighting during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War due to its strategic location overlooking the road to Jerusalem. 

The village was conquered by the Israeli armed troops at an operations called "Operation Danny". Most of the village's inhabitants had fled during the fighting.  

In October 1948, an Israeli Kibbutz had been established; about one km south of Tsova and later renamed Tzova. 

These days, The Kibbutz offers a Tourism Complex with a variety of attractions: 
 
Hotel Tzuba, formerly “Belmont” overlooking the beautiful view of the Jerusalem Hills; 

"Kifzuba"- the famous Family Entertainment Center: inflatables, arcade, indoor games, bumper cars, Kids Train, huge Maze, Foam-ball Canons and more…

Bikes & Hikes – Kibbutz Tzuba is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty offering well-marked hiking and cycle paths. Guided walks are organized to local historic and archeological sites including The Cave of John the Baptist.

For more Information:
Kibbutz Tzuba Tourism office 
+972-2-5347000 
orli@tzuba.co.il 
http://www.tzuba.co.il/
 

The first is that John the Baptist is believed to have been born in Ein Karem. 

The second is that tradition has it that the stones that had built the Jewish second Temple’s altar, had been brought from Ein-Karem.

According to tradition, John the Baptist was born to elderly parents: Zachary and Elisheva. Since the Romans decided to kill all male newborns in the Judea Jewish tribe, Elisheva escaped with John into caves in the mountains and raised him there.

In due time, John grew up and chose to baptize Jewish poor people in the water of the river Jordan, in order to help, cleanse and assist them in their hard daily life. 

Elisheva’s cousin, Myriam (Mary -mother of Jesus) visited Ein-Karem while pregnant with Jesus and the well from which she is believed to have drunk from is called “Myrima’s fountain”, up until these days .

Two main churches, “The Church of John the Baptist” and “the Church of the Visitation” are sacred pilgrimage sites for Christian visitors.

On the top if the cross an inscription was carved with the words: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews".

After receiving Pilate's permission, the body had been wrapped in clean clothes and was buried in a new tomb.

It was later sealed with a stone and placed under guard so as to ensure that the body will remain intact.