One Day Tours in Israel with Bein Harim Tours

Photo taken on a one day tour to Jerusalem with Bein Harim Tours from the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

When visiting Israel there is so much to see and many tourists are apprehensive about going into some areas, for example traveling to Bethlehem which is in Palestine or wandering the narrow lanes of the Old City. So the solution is very simple there are convenient day tours in Israel run by Bein Harim Tours to all the most popular cities and sites. The company is ranked among the countries top tour operators and I've personally taken their tours and been satisfied.

You can get day tours to places like Jerusalem (covering both new and old city, as well as taking you through those narrow lanes I mentioned); Jerusalem and Bethlehem; south towards the Dead Sea; north to the Galilee and other well known cities. If you have more time they also have longer tours where the hotel accommodation is included.  

If you really want to see everything when in Israel day tours are the answer, on a one day tour to Jerusalem you'll see all the main sites within the Old City as well as several that are not within the Old City Walls. You can get Jerusalem one day tours combined with a trip to Bethlehem or the Dead Sea as well. For something a little different take the City of David and Underground Jerusalem Tour or the Gems of the Judean Desert Tour. Bein Harim tours to the north cover Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee among other sites.

If you want knowledgeable, professional tour guides who really know what they're doing and can pull of a totally stress free relaxing tour while at the same time taking you to tones of sites then choose Bein Harim Tours.

Rent a Cell Phone in the Holy Land from Holyland Phone

If you are traveling to Israel you probably need to organize having a cell phone while you are there, Holy Land Phone has the solution. I always prefer a company which deals specifically with a travel destination or with one product as they tend to offer a more thorough service and that's the case with Holy Land Phone.

The Holy Land Phone website is simple and the packages include all you may need like insurance, voice mail, caller ID, text messaging in Israel and most importantly customer service in English.

Holy Land Phone offers several plan options if you are going for a short trip you can rent the phone (special summer offer at the moment you get the phone for free and only pay for the minutes) and just pay for the minutes you use. Minute packages range from 200 minutes ($29.9) to 3000 ($195). If you are going to Israel for longer it may be worth your while buying a simple phone from Holy land Phones that way you can keep the phone when you return home.

Added advantages of Holy land Phones:

·         You don't have to settle for a basic phone model you can also rent a Blackberry or Android and with these phones there is unlimited Internet use and the price is as low as $6.9 a day.

·         To forward your calls from your regular phone to your rented phone in Israel will only cost you $6 a month.

·         You can get Internet access, connect your laptop up in Israel and have unlimited use for $6 a day.

·         Holy Land Phone has an online chat to answer your questions.

·         For long term stays in the Holy Land there are purchase prices for the Nokia 1616, Nokia 2720 fold and the Nokia 5230. Prices range from $95 to $448 with installment plans.

·         Calls within Israel and calls to the USA, Canada (landlines or cellular) are the same price.

·         Phones are delivered anywhere in the USA or Israel.

·         You can get a local US number on your phone.

In short Holy Land Phone offers a comprehensive service with plenty of options to suit all kinds of travelers. They have an informative FAQ page on their site and the whole procedure of getting a phone in Israel is made simple.

Find a Rental Apartment in Tel-Aviv, Israel on IsraelApt.com

Hotel rates are going up and up and the high prices are making travel prohibitive for some; however there is a cheaper and more convenient vacation accommodation option available – vacation apartment rental.

IsraelApt is a website offering vacation and corporate rental apartments in Tel-Aviv, Israel. Being Israel's most popular vacation city and also the first stop for those arriving at Israel's Ben Gurion airport. Tel-Aviv hotels are known to be pricey. IsraelApt offers a range of accommodation options in an attractive format which is easy to navigate. You can search for an apartment in Tel-Aviv on IsraelApt according to your vacation dates, the number of rooms you need, the star rating you prefer, the price range you are interested in or the amount of people the apartment can accommodate.

The apartments on offer are of high quality and come furnished and fully equipped so you don't need to worry too much about what you pack. You can book online and there are also phone numbers for the USA, UK and Israel. You can view your search results in $USD or €Euro, the site is also available in French, Russian and of course English. On the same site you can find a guide to getting around Tel-Aviv and a Tel-Aviv restaurant guide. The site is a platform for you to find vacation rentals in Tel-Aviv and you deal directly with the property owners, not with the site. So you could say it can be used like a search engine but just for Tel-Aviv apartments.

Save yourself time, money and stress by booking a Tel-Aviv apartment through IsraelApt.

VisiTour Pass Israel - Israel's Discount Tourist "Card"

Like most popular tourist destinations Israel also has a pass which covers several attractions and gives you discounts using a pass which requires a onetime payment. The VisiTour Pass in Israel is not really a Pass Card it is instead a booklet of discount coupons. It includes hotels, attractions, activities, tours and trips it doesn't include public transport discounts. As far as I know this is the only discount package available in Israel and if you are planning a visit to the Holy Land you should take a look at their site to decide if it is worth purchasing. If you are planning to stay at one of the Israeli hotels covered then the VisiTour Pass Israel is worth it as many of the discounts are "stay 2 nights get 3^rd night free" type deals. If you are going to one of the attractions or taking part in the activities listed then the pass is worth every shekel.

Consider the fact that it doesn't cover all attractions in Israel so go through the list and just check it covers the things you are interested in. Also the VisiTour Pass Israel is a fantastic deal if you are traveling as a group or couple as many of the discounts are "buy-one-get-one-free" type discounts which would not be useful to single travelers.

A VisiTour Pass Israel costs $75 and if you have checked the list of discounted places and are sure you will be visiting them then it is more than worthwhile. For those on a budget the pass also covers hostels and budget accommodation and for those staying in boutique hotels there is the Little House in the Colony and the Little House in Bakah, Jerusalem. For nature lovers many of the discounts are for nature reserves and national parks. The Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem which is a must-see for most visitors to the city is also included in the discount booklet but like many of the discounts it is a "buy-one-get-one-free" deal so only useful if you are not traveling alone.
Check out VisiTour PassIsrael for some big savings on your next visit to Israel.

TLVSpace.com The place to book your Tel Aviv vacation rentals

Tel Aviv is a vibrant large city in Israel and the hub of Israeli commerce, nightlife, culture and a popular holiday destination in Israel. Tel Aviv is also perfectly situated in the center of the country to make it a good base when exploring Israel. Israel is also small enough for you to tour the country during the day and return to your holiday accommodation in the evening. This makes Tel Aviv the perfect location for your vacation accommodation when visiting Israel. The only problem being that Tel Aviv hotels are rather expensive especially if you want to be by the beach or in the center of town. However there is a solution – Tel Aviv rentals.

Reasons to choose Tel Aviv rentals instead of hotel accommodation:
• Tel Aviv apartment rentals will normally work out cheaper than hotels, especially if you are traveling with friends or as a family as you can have more people stay in the Tel Aviv rented apartment for the same price.
• You are not limited by hotel formality, instead you can feel at home.
• In a Tel Aviv rented apartment you will be able to prepare your own food which will also save on food costs.
• When you stay in a Tel Aviv rental you are more likely to meet and mingle with the locals and get to know more about the real Tel Aviv way of life.

Who does Tel Aviv Rentals suit:
• For travelers coming to Tel Aviv for an extended period staying in your own apartment will be much more comfortable and also cheaper than a hotel.
• For families with children hotels are usually very expensive especially if you have teenagers in which case hotels will make you take two rooms, thus costing twice the price.
• For young travelers who want to hang out with friends, invite people over for the night, have access to a sound system and perhaps have a party having a Tel Aviv rented apartment will be much more comfortable.
• If you are traveling to Tel Aviv to work for a month or two or to study then it is logical to have your own "home" rather than stay in a hotel.
• If you are interested in a particular Tel Aviv neighborhood where there are no hotels, or if you are visiting friends and want to be near their house then you will find a Tel Aviv rental apartment conveniently located in one of the Tel Aviv neighborhoods.

How to find a great Tel Aviv rental apartment:
There are several Tel Aviv rental websites where you can book your vacation accommodation in Tel Aviv. For example TLV Space offers a range of furnished rental apartments in Tel Aviv. On tlvspace.com you will find:
• A large number of clear photos of each Tel Aviv apartment.
• Reasonable prices.
• Ample information on each property.
• A selection of apartments in the center of Tel Aviv, the beach area and the other residential areas of Tel Aviv.
• The information on TLVSpace.com is presented clearly and simply and the site is easy to navigate.
• You can also find rentals in Eilat and Bat Yam on TLV Space.

The rental properties on tlvspace.com require a deposit of 20% of the total rent and a returnable $100 security deposit plus $65 for cleaning at the end of your stay. Once you have made your rental booking through TLV Space you will be met at the apartment on arrival to receive the apartment keys. Consider the fact that if you book your Tel Aviv rental apartment through an estate agent you will have to pay a full month's rent to the booking agent. Also travel agents generally don't deal with apartment rentals.

Feel at home in your own Tel Aviv apartment when you come to the Holy Land.