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- Most likely you'll fly into Ben Gurion airport. A taxi cost (taxi controller if any problems 03-9752383) about 110 shekels to the Hotel David. There is no need to tip taxis in Israel. Tel Aviv was a very walkable city, but taxis are readily available. Rates go up at night, when in doubt just ask them to run the meter. A fare from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem will run around 220 shekels during the day and 270-300 at night. Make sure to arrive to the airport 2 hours before your departure as you'll have several security lines/screenings to go through before you get to your gate.
- David Intercontinental - great location right on the coast. Jaffa is about a 15 minute walk to the south and the other hotels/main part of downtown Tel Aviv are about 15-20 minutes to the north. The rooms were excellent and offer great views of the Mediterranean Sea. The 3rd floor lobby has excellent seating areas for both drinks and food. The restaurant offers a large buffet breakfast. There are several other options for dining there including a sushi bar. There is a gym and spa on the 2nd floor.
- Raphael - relatively new restaurant with good seafood offerings. Make sure to call ahead for reservations.
- Sakura - Sushi - 79 King George St. 03-6212900 or in Jerusaleum - 31 Jaffa St. 02-6235464
- Old Jaffa - fishing village with thousands of years of history. Art galleries, jewelery and great people watching here. Medieval city with roots from Turks, Caananites, Muslims and Jews.
- Jerusalem - about an hour from Tel Aviv. The city is packed with historical sights, but an absolute must is the Old City. A cab will cost you about 200-300 shekels
- Neve Tzedek - first Jewish settlement outside of Jaffa
- Nachlat Benjamin - pedestrian walkway with markets on Tuesday and Fridays
- Carmel Market - outdoor bazaar
- Sheinkin Street - boutiques, cafes
- Rothschild Blvd - one of the first streets in Tel Aviv.
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