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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 30, 2009
Pros: Jerusalem, the Galilee, Masada, the Dead Sea, a lot of interesting sites.
Cons: Aggressive driving.
Summary: We've visited Israel three times 2004, 2006 and during Christmas 2006/2007. Each time we visited Israel we visited several places and many of those places we returned to each time. This review is constructed as tour description covering ten selected ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 26, 2012
Pros: The perfect confluence of ancient & modern culture, religion, cuisine, geography, architecture, art and archaeology.
Cons: Summer heat; Lots of walking in the heat~ get in shape before you go!
Summary: Our family recently returned from a week touring Israel, the Holy Land, followed by a week visiting Paris and Normandy. During our journey in Israel, my niece and nephew from ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 15, 2011
Pros: Great food, great activities, holy homeland Batman!
Cons: You may end up spending more money than you thought you would!
Summary: I love Israel! The first time I went I had this immediate feeling of ownership, like everything I saw was a personal possession of mine - the mountains, the rocks, everything was as familar as my own backyard.And it hasn't changed in all my trips in ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 30, 2006
Pros: Very beautiful and quite different country. I wish you very pleasant stay.
Cons: a lot of military down the streets.
Summary: For thousands of years, pilgrims and travelers have followed in the footsteps of the ancients in Jerusalem’s holy places and the country historic sites. Even if you are in Israel for a short time, Israel’s small size and modern infrastructure ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 19, 2005
Pros: Very safe, friendly people, nice weather
Cons: Some minor inconvenience if you don't speak Hebrew, some searches/questioning at certain places
Summary: I would like to post this review to provide better picture for people who are planning on visiting/will be visiting Israel in the near future. Here in USA, when we watch CNN/read our newspapers, it create the impression that it is very unsafe to visit ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 30, 2005
Pros: A SNOW WHITE visit to the CITY OF GOLD. UNFORGETTABLE.
Cons: I have NO cons for a day and visit like that. UNFORGETTABLE.
Summary: While holidaying in Israel in 1997 and having a quiet time with the people I was staying with, -- I woke up very early on morning 17 March and on tv I saw live footage that snow was falling in Jerusalem "now". I decided immediately to go to Jerusalem ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 27, 2004
Pros: Rich history, beautiful country, secure, good food, unlimited things to see and do
Cons: Only minor things: Long flight, can be expensive (but well worth it)
Summary: I made this trip about 6 months ago with my husband. We are not Jewish but not relgious in any way either. We flew from Denver to New York to Israel. We flew on El Al, which is Israel's national airline. I felt very secure on El Al. They are reputed ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 20, 2004
Pros: Comprehensive, Good value, Informative, Educational
Cons: Hot, Dan Pearl Hotel
Summary: Our family of four ( 2 girls 10 and 12 y.o. ) went to Israel for 21 days, from June 25th through July 19, 2003. We chose to hire a private guide for the first 12 days. We were fortunate to have been able to arrange the services of Walter Zanger ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 9, 2004
Pros: living history, modern fun.
Cons: the long, long plane flight.
Summary: This is one beautiful, friendly country. The people are incredibly accommodating. The food is fresh and delicious. The sights are lifetime memories in the making. Whatever your background, whatever your religious beliefs, if you like to travel, this ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 13, 2001
Pros: An exciting land with a history that includes the wellsprings of Western religion
Cons: Political and cultural crisis of conscience, including fundamental questions about tolerance and diversity
Summary: Like so many others before and since, my first direct experience with the State of Israel involved landing on Israeli soil at Ben Gurion Airport amid a thunder of applause. I'm not sure why the applause caught me by surprise, but it was a ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 12, 2001
Pros: wonderful way to spend time with family.
Cons: Beyond the formal gardens, this area is not wheelchair accessible.
Summary: There is much to see in the country of Israel far more than one opinion of material. Unfortunately, Epinions has done away with multiple entries in travel categories, and yet they only have 6 locations listed for the whole place. For the time-being, ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 19, 2001
Pros: Eilat: a beach vacation when it's cold elsewhere
Cons: Can be hard to reach; extremely hot in summer
Summary: Eilat, which looks across the water to Jordan and borders on Egypt, can provide a beach vacation when many places are having wintry weather. We visited Eilat twice last year, once when we were able to go into the water, another time when only the heated ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 28, 2000
Pros: World History, site seeing, spirituality
Cons: armed conflicts
Summary: I was lucky enough to go to Israel on a 12 day guided tour in January 2000. Before I left, I was a bit concerned about the media's representation of the region. I thought there might be gun battles in the street or a bus I was riding would blow up. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 7, 2000
Pros: Biblical Interest
Cons: Great deal of walking
Summary: My wife and I visited Israel twice. The first time in 1974 and the second time in 1996. Israel is a small country packed with biblical sights through out the land.
You can actually visit sights mentioned in the Old Testament and the New ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 21, 2000
Pros: meeting other volunteers, free lodging, etc.
Cons: work could be very menial, tedious
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Review Topic: AccommodationsTravelling alone? With a friend? Don't speak any Hebrew? Go volunteer on a Kibbutz. Not only do you receive free bed and food, but most will actually pay you to stay there. What's the catch? ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 14, 2000
Pros: many historical sights, tons of fun, great shopping, great nightlife
Cons: none
Summary:
Review Topic: OverviewWhat do you think of when you think of Israel??? The first thing that comes to your mind is probably the bombings and such that you see on television. I was thinking the same thing before I went, and boy ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 9, 2000
Pros: A city not to be missed.
Cons: Disappointment can ensue without proper preparation.
Summary:
Review Topic: Practical InformationI have traveled to Israel twice, and have found some areas that may be of help to the new traveler to this most remarkable city.
The Sabbath Day in Jerusalem is one of the most ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 6, 2000
Pros: Lots of fun things to do. You are never bored.
Cons: Can be dangerous/expensive to get there
Summary:
Review Topic: OverviewReview Topic: OverviewIsrael is an amazing place to visit. There are 2 main reasons that I have heard for people not going there: Dangerous and it is too much of a religious place. First I am going ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 29, 2000
Pros: Beautiful, spiritual place.
Cons: Dangerous with all the political unrest.
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsI think it would be safe to say that for most Jews, a trip to Israel is truly a dream come true. Our dream came true in 1992.
This article is part of the "Favorite ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 7, 2000
Pros: Very clean and comfortable rooms; Good dining options; Very personal and courteous service
Cons: Hotel rooms slightly dated in terms of decor
Summary:
Review Topic: AccommodationsHaifa, a fairly metropolitan port city in northern Israel offers some interesting tourist attractions. There are the Bahai Gardens, Mount Carmel, the Mediterranean Sea and other interesting and ... read more
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