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Brown TLV in Tel Aviv.
Discovery #1. The Old City of Jerusalem is a place of intense
sanctity to Jews, Christians and Muslims; within, holy sites tumble
over each other, and layers of history wait to be unpeeled. For
those not accompanied by a top-notch guide, the key to discovery
starts in the Citadel's Tower of David Museum by the Jaffa Gate
where one follows a path of archaeological displays that tell the
city's four-millennia story. The views from here are panoramic, as
they are walking the ramparts of the Old City walls. Of note: In the
open-air courtyard of the Tower of David, visitors are treated to a
new English-language musical, "Ah, Jerusalem," on stage Friday
afternoon through Sept. 5. It's the story of an American family that
travels to Jerusalem on a spiritual journey of a lifetime, visiting
historic sites in Israel from the reign of King Solomon to the
Crusader and Ottoman periods along the way.
Discovery #2. The Israel Museum stands easily among the
world's major museums. Its collections include a female figurine
considered the oldest artwork in the world, the Dead Sea Scrolls,
a mighty archaeological wing, and impressive classical and contemporary art pieces. Nearby is the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden.
A special treat is the current exhibition "Dress Codes: Revealing
the Jewish Wardrobe," showcasing traditional 18th to 20th centuries apparel gathered from Jewish communities around the world.
Discovery #3. The market scene is at its best in the souk in
the Old City, a covered warren of well-worn cobbled alleys, with
separate areas for fresh food, spices and gooey pastries, as well
as fabrics, hardwares, clothing, shoes, jewelry and trinkets. Equally
colorful and more chaotic is the Machaneh Yehuda, a joy to behold and inhale. It overflows with fruits and vegetable, sweets and
olives, and all manner of spices and teas. A must is taking in the
scene from one of the small cafes.
Discovery #4. Remind clients to take their passport when taking
an excursion to the West Bank and onward to one of our favorite towns, the oasis of Jericho, abloom with date palms, orange
groves, bougainvillea and papaya trees. Its claim to well-deserved
fame is its position as the oldest continuously inhabited city in the
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world. Kathleen Kenyon's well-excavated site documents Jericho's
repeated conquest, starting first by the Israelites who first made the
walls come tumbling down. The gorgeous ruins of Hisham Palace
are here, as is the St. George Monastery and a good little shopping
center. For a bird's-eye view, ride the cable car up to the Mountain
of Temptation.
Discovery #5. Discovering hotels with a history is bound to be a
no-brainer in a city as ancient as Jerusalem. Years ago, we stayed
in each of the following-both updated and now members of The
Leading Hotels of the World. The landmark King David-long
the grande dame of Israel luxury hotels-is a true classic, overlooking the Old City and Mount Zion. Of the hotel's 233 rooms, it is the
deluxe rooms that face the Old City and flowering gardens. In East
Jerusalem, the 96-room American Colony, which began life as
an opulent palace for an Ottoman pasha and his four wives, and
is now an oasis of classic Arabian arches, beautiful gardens and
East-meets-West style. The finest rooms are still the three suites
that open onto the fountained courtyard, and tell clients who book
here that they should head out for dinner.
Among the newest in Jerusalem's luxury lodgings, the Mamilla
Hotel, overlooking the Old City walls and located by the Jaffa Gate,
is a design beauty; it's a sleek, sophisticated 194-room haven
with soaring architectural flourishes. The best seat in the house?
The rooftop lounge and restaurant. The latest hotel addition is the
Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, which made its debut this past April.
Located just a short walk to the Old City, this property began life
in 1929 as the Palace Hotel, and the new Waldorf has carefully
restored the facade-an amalgamation of Moorish, Roman and
Arab architectural features. Facilities include 226 rooms and suites,
two restaurants, a rooftop bar, and a luxury spa to open in 2015.
tel aviv
Founded just over 100 years ago on a vacant stretch of
Mediterranean coast, Tel Aviv is Israel's second city and capital
of style and culture. It was dreamt up as an overspill for Jaffa, the
nearby medieval port mentioned in the Old Testament. Today, Tel
Aviv is an urban and sophisticated metropolis in its own right, with
Jaffa one of its many gentrifying neighborhoods colonized by art
galleries and sculpture studios. They share miles of beach, seaside
promenades, paths for hiking and biking, and
spectacular sunsets.
Discovery #6. Explore the city along three walking trails covering
key aspects of the city's attractions: its architecture, beaches and
greenery. Our pick is the Bauhaus Trail and the discovery that the
central part of Tel Aviv hosts the world's largest
collection (more than 1,000 buildings) of Bauhaus architecture,
declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tel Aviv's defining
Bauhaus-inspired architecture, referred to as International Style and
distinguished by its geometric forms and pastel colors, is the work
of Jewish architects fleeing Europe in the 1930s. The trail leads
to the city's bounty of Bauhaus buildings and homes, mixed with
pleasant cafes and restaurants, mostly on and just
off Rothschild Boulevard.
Discovery #7. Tel Aviv and its environs have several
intriguing museums. The addition of an impressive new
wing recently doubled the size of the fine Tel Aviv Art Museum,
displaying modern artists such as Marc Chagall and Roy
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Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: Le Meridien
Tour Talk: Contiki Vacations
Tee Off in Spain
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Jerusalem & Tel Aviv: A (Short) Tale of Two Cities
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American Cruise Lines is on a Roll
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Martinique Travel Planner
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Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
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