vacation in tel aviv

Tel Aviv’s nightlife is at its best on Purim – the Jewish holiday.

According to the tradition, on this day the Jews were saved from massacre during the Persian Empire. Therefore, it is the Jews’ duty to celebrate this day by drinking alcohol, dressing up, partying and having a large fancy meal.

On this holiday, Tel Aviv offers a large variety of Purim-parties, such as:

Costume Carnival – Knights of the Round Table/20.3.11, 12:00-15:00

In this carnival, which will take place in Dizingoff center, the participants will wear the costumes offered to them, and participate in a play that is based on the story “Knights of the Round Table”.

Ozen Bar Purim Party/19.3.11, 22:30

In this bar, three bands will be performing: The Clamps, MSD and MESS, all dressed in costumes.

Be Tzavta Purim Party/20.3.11, 21:00

This party will be held in an Egyptian style – belly dancing, old and new Egyptian hits, Egyptian classical movies etc’. The party’s participants are required to dress in the style of Arabian Nights.

There are many other Purim parties in the city. Just find an accommodation in Tel Aviv for the time of the holiday, and enjoy the Purim nightlife.

Israel is unique for its variety of landscapes. Within its small territory you may find deserts and green fertile hills. For this reason, Israel is paradise for day treks. You can easily find an accommodation in Tel Aviv, and take a bus from there to Israel's various reservations. You can hike on a beautiful trail and be back in the city at the same day. Here are the best attractions for nature lovers in Israel:

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea has three times more salt than the average sea, and a variety of minerals. For this reason, the human body easily floats in the water while standing. Many people like to bring a chair to the middle of the lake, and watch the beautiful desert view. The chair will always float.  

Eilat

Eilat is the southern city of Israel. Situated on the shores of the red sea, it offers many attractions for sports and nature freaks – you can dive in the corral, surf, and hike on the many trails of the Eilat mountains. Many trails offer a spectacular view to the Egyptian and Jordanian desert.

The Golan Heights

The Golan Heights are the greenest area in Israel. In the winter its fertile grounds are covered with fresh grass, in the spring there are many flowers, and in the summer you can enjoy to contrast between the yellow grass and the black basalt stones. There are many hiking trails that include walking in creeks and high waterfalls.  

The Galilee region

The Galilee region is one of the major attractions for Christian tourists. It's the place where Jesus preached and Christianity was born. Around the Sea of Galilee you will find many Jewish ancient towns, made out of basalt stones, ancient olive orchards and beautiful hiking trails.

If you're planning to visit these areas, it's best to stay in Tel Aviv, since it's located in the center of the country. Here you can easily find busses to everywhere. Use our Tel Aviv hotels as a base, and start hiking!

Tel Aviv is full of restaurants, but some are more memorable than others. This is due to their unique style, delicious food, and the type of people that eat there. Bellow is the list of the most famous restaurants in the city:

24 Rupi

This restaurant is well known among those who've been to India (probably half of the Israeli population). The guests are seated on mattresses and pillows, and traditional Indian food is served. Open every day between 12 am to 12 pm.

Baba Yagga

A European restaurant that specializes in meat, fish and sea food. Five days a week there is a musical performance or activity, such as Piano Bar, American hits, Jazz Evening etc'. The restaurant is open from Sunday to Thursday, 12:00-17:00.

Japanika

A sushi bar in which various sushi's and Japanese dishes are served. The restaurant caters to various age groups, but the young crowed (aged 20-35) has a strong presence. Open from 12:30 to 1:00 on Sunday – Thursday, from 12:30 to 20:00 on Friday and from 18:00 to 1:00 on Saturday.

There are many other restaurants in Tel Aviv that cater to various crowds and tastes. So, after you find an accommodation in Tel Aviv, you may want to look around for the good restaurants in the area.