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Insider's Guide to Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, the sunny city on the Mediterranean, has been heating up lately. It's filled with lively cafes, innovative dining, and an all-night party scene. Here's an insider's list of places to see and be seen.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on May 02, 2012 at 1:48:23 PM EDT Tagged: Israel, Tel Aviv
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Art News: Tel Aviv Museum of Art Opens New Building

The museum that holds Israel's largest collection of modern and contemporary art just doubled its exhibition space today with the opening of its new Herta and Paul Amir Building.

Posted by Rachel Klein on November 02, 2011 at 1:30:00 PM EDT Tagged: Israel
Practical Travel Tips

Israel: Save room for breakfast

If you’re staying at a hotel, expect a substantial (even extravagant) buffet with breads and rolls, yogurts, hummus, cheeses, fresh vegetables and chopped salads, fruits, and even American-style foods such as pancakes and granola. This Israel breakfast is often included in the room price, but check. Some cafes serve the same spread. It’s enough to hold you for hours.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 30, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Israel
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Israel: Know when to visit religious sites.

Muslim sites are closed to tourists on Friday, the Muslim holy day. Avoid the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City between noon and 2 pm on Friday, when the flow of worshippers in the streets can be uncomfortable or even rowdy. Some Christian sites close on Sunday; others open after morning worship. Jewish religious sites, and some museums and historical sites, close midday Friday and remain closed through Saturday (the Jewish Sabbath).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 24, 2010 at 2:00:28 AM EDT Tagged: Israel
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Israel: Try the bus to get around

You can get almost anywhere in Israel by bus, and the central bus station is a fixture in most towns. Ask for the tahana merkazit. The Egged bus cooperative handles all bus routes, except those in Tel Aviv, where Dan operates. Fares are a flat-rate per journey, not based on distance. For both local and intercity travel, bus drivers accept payment for tickets (payable only in shekels). They don't make change for a bill over NIS 50. It's faster to buy tickets at the bus station.

Posted by Adam Taplin on June 17, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Israel
Practical Travel Tips

Israel: Make the most of shopping in the souk

Markets like Jerusalem's Old City souk are full of local color, with exotic spices, fresh-baked delicacies, embroidered dresses, tourist baubles, and more. When bargaining, offer half the requested price, but be ready to walk out if you can't agree. You'll be called back if vendors want to make the sale. Avoid buying gold, silver, gemstones, and antiquities in bazaars, where things aren't always what they seem, and prices fluctuate wildly.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 05, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Israel