Israel - Small but Outstanding
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Israel Tourism Newsletter
April-May 2012
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Merav Gonen,
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Israel – Small but Outstanding
PLUS -ARE YOU IN FOR AN ADVENTURE?
Check out a new niche in Israeli tourism focused specifically for backpackers and independent adventure seekers, and the latest Travel Weekly article exploring some action packed experiences in Israel !
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NEW- GOOGLE STREET VIEW OF ISRAEL
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 Tourists that are planning a trip to Israel and want to get a real-time understanding of what places really look like can now go on a virtual tour with Google Street View. Whether they want to see the beaches in Tel Aviv, the Western Wall or just take a closer look at their hotel, it’s all a click away. The long awaited virtual tour service just became available in Israel, making trip planning that much easier. Read more..
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CITY OF TASTES FESTIVAL
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 The city of Tel Aviv is known for its unique diverse population, culture and restaurant scene. Thousands of tourists and Israelis are expected to flock to Tel Aviv for the 16th annual City of Tastes Festival .The vast array of cuisine on exhibit pays tribute to the great Tel Aviv melting pot which with is home to people from all corners of the globe, each with their own traditional cuisine . Read more..
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| THE ANCIENT GALILLEE COMES ALIVE AT KFAR KEDEM |
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 Israel’s rich history attracts millions of tourists each year, longing for a sense of what it was like in the Holyland during biblical times. Kfar Kedem (literally The Ancient Village) does exactly that, offering hands-on experiences that transport guests to life on a Jewish village in the Galilee two thousand years ago. Visitors can ride donkeys, thresh grain, press oil from fresh olives and wine from fresh grapes while dressed like times of old.. Read more..
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| JERUSALEM SEASON OF CULTURE, MAY THROUGH JULY 2012 |
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 Throughout 3,000 years of history, Jerusalem served as a source of inspiration to poets, musicians and other creative spirits. Now, the Jerusalem Season of Culture summons the ancient muse for an annual summer showcase of the city’s contemporary cultural treasures:
THE 51ST ISRAEL FESTIVAL, THE JERUSALEM OPERA FESTIVAL 2012, THE ICE FESTIVAL and more.
Click here for the full Jerusalem cultural calendar 2012
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EASYJET TO BEGIN TWO WEEKLY FLIGHTS BETWEEN TEL AVIV AND MANCHESTER
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WATCH THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLYLAND CHANNEL
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Source = Israel Trade Commission
Two major cultural events in May will reinforce Tel Aviv-Yafo’s position on the global creative art scene. The events, Fresh Paint Contemporary Art Fair and Houses from Within, are part of the continuing celebrations for Tel Aviv Art Year. Read more..
