A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Israel, one of the world’s most kid-friendly countries, offers plenty for families to experience, from adventures in birdwatching and cave spelunking to racing down water park slides and enjoying lazy days at the beach. Children are highly valued in Israeli culture, and locals will often dote on little ones, welcoming children into upscale restaurants and festivities.
I squint in the desert sun, scanning the horizon from Megiddo hill. So far, not a single harbinger of the apocalypse.
A Mediterranean country, Israel is located in southwest Asia between the Mediterranean Sea and the deserts of Syria and Arabia. According to the Israel Ministry of Tourism, the country’s geographical borders are the Mediterranean to the west, the Jordan Valley Rift to the east, the mountains of Lebanon to the north, and Eilat Bay marking the country’s southern tip.
Israel tourist attractions are numerous and varied. This is a relatively new country – celebrating 70 years of independence in 2018 – in what is a very ancient land. The world’s only Jewish and democratic state is home to sites sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam that can be found nowhere else. While these holy places are truly unique attractions, there is more to Israel than religious heritage and complex politics.
Akko, also known as Acre in historical texts, stands out as one of the most captivating destinations in Israel. It offers spectacular sights, rich history, and an unmistakably exotic atmosphere.