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Israel Hotels Travel and Tourism Guide
Location - Israel is located in the Middle East, along the eastern coastline of the Mediterranean Sea, bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. It lies at the junction of three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa.
Air Connections - Israel is served by its own airline, El Al Israel Airlines and Arkia Airlines as well as many other major international airlines, e.g. Continental Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Alitalia, Swissair, etc., as well as many charter flights.
Bank, Currency and Credit Cards - Israel has a sophisticated banking system. Most of the world's currencies are recognized as legal tender in Israel and are freely exchanged at banks or may be used in making purchases. Israel's currency is the SHEKEL . Major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Visa and Master Card/Access/Eurocard) are widely accepted throughout Israel. Each bank has different hours of operation. However, all banks are open Sunday - Friday 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM.
Climate - Israel's climate is characterized by much sunshine, with a rainy season from November to April. Total annual precipitation ranges from 20-30 inches (50-70 cm.) in the north to about an inch (2.5 cm.) in the far south. Regional climatic conditions vary considerably: hot, humid summers and mild, wet winters on the coastal plain; dry, warm summers and moderately cold winters, with rain and occasional light snow, in the hill regions;
Electricity - The electrical current in Israel is 220 volt AC, single phase, 50 Hertz. 110V appliances can be used only with a step-up transformer or appropriate adapter.
Hotels - Israel's hotels offer the visitor superior levels of comfort and convenience. Whether affiliated with renowned international chains or domestically operated, all offer well-appointed guest rooms, and excellent banqueting and conference facilities.
Kosher - The Hebrew word kosher means food conforming to Jewish religious dietary laws. Milk, cream or cheese may not be served together with meat in the same meal. Pork and shellfish are officially prohibited, but it is possible to find them on many menus in non-kosher restaurants.
Languages - The official languages of the country are Hebrew and Arabic, but in the country’s streets many other languages can be heard. Hebrew, the language of the Bible, long restricted to liturgy and literature, was revived a century ago, accompanying the renewal of Jewish life in the Land.
Public Telephones - Most of them operate today with a plastic credit card size phone card, available at post offices and your hotel newsstand. You may access AT&T, MCI and Sprint for overseas calls from pay phones by dialing a 177 (toll-free)number - check for your service's number before you leave. Overseas operator and overseas directory information is available by dialing188. Domestic directory information is available by dialing144 (free from public phone).
Religions - Israel is home to a number of religions including the Jewish, Islamic and Christian religions. Other religious communities include Samaritan, Armenian, Eastern Orthodox, Druze and Bahai. All denominations are free to worship in their own way and each religious body has the statutory right to observe its own weekly rest day and holidays. The Jewish Sabbath (Saturday) and festivals are official holidays in Israel.
ShoppingStores in Israel are open daily from Sunday through early Friday afternoon. Some observe a "siesta" from 1pm to 4pm, reopening until 7pm. Some malls close later in the day and are open Saturdays after sundown.
Value Added Tax (VAT) There is a tax on most goods and services in Israel. At retail stores, this tax is always already included in the price. Upon making a purchase of $50.00 or more at a gift store that has an agreement wit the V.A.T authorities, you should fill out a form at the store and have it s tamped there. You will be eligible, upon presenting the form and the item, for a refund at the airport prior to departure. Tourist services, such as hotel accommodations and meals taken in hotels, paid with foreign currency are exempt from V.A.T tax.
Israel Map
Jerusalem Map
Dead Sea Map
Israel Cities Travel Guide - Israel City Travel and Tourism Guides is a comprehensive travel information center about Israeli cities, holy places,and attractions in each city in Israel - Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, Dead Sea, Nazareth, Galilee & Golan Heights, Ashkelon, Safed and more.
Israel Museums - Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem, Israel Museum Jerusalem, Yad Vashem - Jerusalem, Beth-Hatefutsoth (The Diaspora Museum) Tel Aviv, Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center, Chagall Windows - Jerusalem, Eretz Israel Museum - Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Botanical Gardens , Rockefeller Archaeological Museum - Jerusalem, The Tower of David Museum - Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion Museum - Tel Aviv and more.
Israel Weather Forecast
Israel Airports - Arrivals and Departures - Ben-Gurion Airport, Eilat Airport, Ovda Airport, Haifa Airport, Rosh Pina Airport, Herzlia Airport, Dov Hoz Airport
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Israel Hotels Net
Toll Free Number:
From USA - 1-866-403-8457
From UK & NORTH IRELAND - 0-800-028-5283
From FRANCE - 0-800-902-646
Fax: 972-57-7970788
We are open Sundays - Thursdays 08:00am until 05:00pm (Israel time - GMT + 2:00).
Fridays and Saturdays our offices are closed the whole day.
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