The name Tel Aviv in Hebrew means "Hill (tel) of Spring (aviv)" -  Stretched along the beautiful beach strip of the Mediterranean, Tel-Aviv is Israel's largest city and biggest commercial center.  Visible from a distance with its seafront of skyscrapers and exclusive hotels, Tel-Aviv is a lively combination of shopping, markets, 24 hour nightlife, golden beaches and wonderful restaurants. Tel Aviv is also Israel's cultural center, home for a variety of museums, galleries The city has something for everyone – pavement cafes and superb restaurants where you’ll make time to relax and watch the world go by, elegant shops where you can shop ‘til you drop and clean golden sands where you can simply soak up the sun. Tel Aviv has a heart which beats with the rhythm and enthusiasm of a young city in a new country. It attracts the young with its endless energy and frenetic lifestyle.

 

Shopping: Tree-lined streets full of elegant and sophisticated shops displaying everything from fine hand-crafted jewellery to the latest in fashion clothing and accessories including famous designer swimwear. 

 

Night Life: By night, the city is transformed into a wonderland of fairy lights, discos, theatres and night-clubs together with a choice of eating out from alfresco to fine dining. 

Jaffa: By contrast, the ancient port city of Jaffa is medieval in appearance. Old Jaffa has become one of Israel’s main tourist attractions. It is filled with artists' quarters, studios and art galleries. Shops catering for Judaica, archaeology, jewelry and art, housed in its narrow alleys which are named after the signs of the Zodiac.  Visitors from both home and abroad enjoy dining in its unique restaurants or simply wandering around. Old Jaffa in itself is a quaint city, with romantic paths and gardens.  It took more than 2,000 years to create Jaffa one of the world’s most ancient and historic ports. In contrast, it took around 50 years to build it's big brother Tel Aviv, just a mile or so up the coast. Tel Aviv is a jazzy, vibrant, cosmopolitan city conveniently located by the warm blue seas of the Mediterranean. It is not just a popular seaside holiday destination, but a place for the fun loving jetset – loved by Israelis and visitors alike. But more, it is an ideal base for visiting. It is not just a popular seaside holiday destination, but a place for the fun loving jet set – loved by Israelis and visitors alike. But more, it is an ideal base for visiting Jerusalem, the, the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean coast resorts.