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Israel has many kind of hotel types and classes and in recent years some hotels are being built over the country with a unique approach, each with it’s own idea of style and luxury and offers a higher level of  hospitality. From Alegra hotel in Jerusalem, Colony hotel Haifa, Vital hotel Tel Aviv, Montefiore hotel Tel Aviv and many more. This new Map will show you the locations of the Israeli boutique hotels. Follow inisrael.com list to get updates and reviews on Israel Boutique Hotels >>

The Israel Kibbutz Hotels is the largest network of Hotels, Holiday Villages and Country Lodgings.

You can find Kibbutz hotels everywhere from the southernmost point of Eilat’s Red Sea to high up in the North near the snowy slopes of Mount Hermon.

When coming to Israel, Hotels located in the Kibbutzim throughout Israel’s offer beautiful, rustic countryside hospitality near all places of interest.

Each Kibbutz has its own unique characteristics, and can accommodate your personal preferences and budget. You set the pace, interests and pleasures by selecting the accommodations or program that you prefer and you can even stay at a different Kibbutz every night!

http://www.kibbutz.co.il/

Boutique Mizpe Yam Hotel Netanya – Awarded by israel-yafa.org.

The Mizpe Yam Hotel is an intimate hotel, with a special architectural design where The hotel guests feels  at home.

The combination of Hotel facilities and a Banquet Hall ensures guest satisfaction when celebrating Shabbat Hatan, Family gatherings and Conventions, which demand overnight accommodations. The hotel is located just a short walk  ti the beach and  promenade. Menus are catered to the guests preferences. The kitchen has a certified kashruth certificate provided by the Netanya rabbinate.

More about Boutique Mizpe Yam Hotel Netanya >>

Now you can see the 153 room Ein Gedi Kibbutz Resort Hotel in its full HD with the new virtual tours that where taken 2 weeks ago. The Ein Gedi hotel is located in one of the most scenic areas in the world, on the edge of the Judean Desert, overlooking the mineral-rich Dead Sea and Moab Mountains. Ein Gedi Country offers a variety of safari routes in the wild, remote interior of the Judean Hills.

The virtual tours of Ein Gedi >>

In honor of Tel Aviv’s centennial celebrations, the Castles in the Sand exhibit will be featured until October 25, 2009 at the Eretz Israel Museum. The exhibit, a tribute made possible by the Dutch Embassy in Israel, features sand castles recreating Habima Theater, Mugrabi Opera House and Herzliya High School – the first Hebrew high school. The sand castles were sculpted by artists from the World Sand Sculpting Academy, in Holland.
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Curator: Doron Lurie

Through November 2009

In an impressive and comprehensive exhibit, painter Elie Shamir – who was born in Kfar Yehoshua – presents the village that he was born in, views of the Jezreel Valley, the link between man and his land, between Jewish pioneers and the Arab natives and between the farmer and his field. In his paintings, Elie Shamir corresponds with ancient mythologies and artistic traditions that are intertwined with the story of a farming  community and his personal memories. The interesting changes that transpire over the years are evident in the paintings, from the portraits of valley residents, to sowing the fields and the Chinese migrant workers eating in the fields. Shamir is a clear representative of Israeli painting, while also relying on motifs typical of artistic traditions.
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Villa Galilée is a boutique hotel offering unique and peaceful rooms, spacious penthouses with a terrace overlooking the view and furnished with a pampering Jacuzzi, a tranquil flower garden and charming little resting areas, The hotel is located in Zafed, close to Rosh Pina. Enjoy these unique virtual tours taken during September 2009.

Virtual tours of The Villa Galilee Hotel >>

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A huge flower carpet composed of 500,000 flowers and covering is on display in Rabin Square from September 15-17. The flower carpet is a tribute from the city of Brussels to Tel Aviv-Jaffa on the occasion of the centennial celebrations.

Now you can see the Princess Hotel Eilat in FULL HD, with new original virtual tours taken last week >>

Lilienblum Street, with many of the best bars and clubs of tel Aviv is a street to visit while in Tel Aviv. Check out the New Nanuchka, but come early if you want a place on the bar. Visit >>

Tel Aviv celebrates September as the year’s month of art, part of the city’s 100 years celebrations. Hundred of artists are participated, 10 new exhibitions and lots of inspiring art events, throughout this month. Tel Aviv invites you to be inspired.
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Twenty nine years after his last performance in Israel, legendary performer Leonard Cohen will play at the Ramat Gan Stadium on September 24. Cohen will perform in Israel as part of his European world tour, under the banner “Reconciliation, Tolerance and Peace.” Six band members and three back-up singers will accompany him for the show, which is expected to last three yours and include his greatest hits, including “Suzanne,” “Dance Me to the End of Love,” “Hallelujah,” “Chelsea Hotel,” “So Long, Marianne,” and many others. No special effects are expected (contrary to Madonna’s recent show in Tel Aviv… At best Leonard Cohen give a tip of the hat). But you can expect an amazing, emotional and exciting show.
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The ancient city of Skitopolis, located in the Beit Shean National Park, holds a night tour and sound and light show entitled “Shean Nights” with the city walls serving as the backdrop. The show is appropriate for a family outing, just before the nights start to get too chilly.
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This year festival is similar yet different from the previous ones – following the tradition of hosting world top notch jazz performers but also headlining young artists and Israeli groups. New venues and schedules mark a change as well
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Both Madonna concerts will be held in Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon park, she will promote her latest album Hard Candy in the Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour, which has been underway since 2008. Show tickets start at NIS 490

British electronic dance duo the Pet Shop Boys is coming to  Tel Aviv on July 21 a for single concert at the Israel Trade Fairs Center .  The Pet Shop Boys will play a single gig as part of the Pepsi Max Music Show project. The show comes as a stop on the band’s world tour promoting its newest album, Yes.
More information on the Pet shop boys event >>

The Mamilla Hotel is Jerusalem’s newest and most fashionable lifestyle luxury hotel.

Located in the remarkable city center with breath-taking views of the Old City walls, and alongside Alrov Mamilla Avenue, The Tower of David and Jaffa Gate, the Mamilla Hotel brings world-class lifestyle hospitality to Jerusalem and Israel. Guests and visitors will receive superior design and accommodations together with exclusive dining and bar venues, a holistic well-being spa and gym, as well as events and banqueting spaces, that blend sophistication and modern international style with the unique and rich culture of Jerusalem.

The hotel is open since July 2009

Visit the Mamilla Hotel Jerusalem>>

Hotel Boutique Mizpe Yam is an intimate hotel, with  a warm atmosphere, due to its special architectural design. The hotel is built to meet the requirements of tourists and businessmen alike. Get to know this family hotel’s facilities and a Banquet Hall with these new HD virtual tours.
Hotel Boutique Mizpe Yam Virtual tours >>

cntraveller.co.uk Picks the Hotel Montefiore Tel Aviv for 2009 Hot List. The Hotel Montefiore is located on 36 Montefiore Street in the heart of Tel Aviv. The building was meticulously restored, originaly built in the 1920’s. The hotel is  a boutquie hotel and has 12 elegant rooms.
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See how we celebrate in Tel Aviv, The 100th anniversary of the city of Tel Aviv year was opened officially with a massive free concert. Hundreds of thousands came to celebrate the city’s holiday. The beautiful stage that was built for the Centennial Celebrations hosted the many of Israel’s leading performers for one of the biggest open concerts that ever took place in Tel Aviv.

See the celebrations >>

Tel Aviv 100 celebrations from gigagil on Vimeo.