Tel Aviv
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Where to Stay
The recently renovated seaside luxury hotel Dan Tel Aviv has a facade designed by iconic Israeli sculptor Yaacov Agam. At its sister property, Dan Panorama, it’s worth skipping dinner for the buffet breakfast.
Dan Panorama Charles Clore Park, 972-3-519-0190
Dan Tel Aviv 99 Hayarkon St., 972-3-520-2525, danhotels.com
Hotel Mizpe Hayamim, a couple of hours from Tel Aviv, is set on an organic farm dotted with pomegranate-laden trees. Though the restaurant practically makes it a destination, it’s also known for its spa.
Rosh Pina, 972-4-699-4555, relaischateaux.com
Where to Eat
Head to the beachside restaurant Manta Ray in the Jaffa neighbourhood for simple but remarkable fish and seafood dishes, such as garlic sautéed shrimp with mango and cured lemon. Alma Beach, 972-3-517-4773
Late-night diner Moses uses a third-generation recipe for implausibly juicy burgers. Finish off the night a few doors down at Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar. (Look for locations in the U.S., Singapore and elsewhere.)
Max Brenner’s Chocolate Bar 45 Rothschild Blvd., 972-3-560-4570, maxbrenner.com
Moses 35 Rothschild Blvd., 972-3-566-4949, mosesrest.co.il
Expect minimalist dishes – seafood is a staple – at the fashionable Comme il Faut Café, the culinary equivalent of the adjacent women’s clothing boutique. For people-watching, head to the very pleasant Café Mia in trendy Neve Tzedek.
Café Mia 55 Shabazi St., 972-3-516-8793
Comme il Faut Café Hangar 26, Tel Aviv Port, 972-3-544-9211, comme-il-faut.com
Hedonists unite in the Tel Aviv Port. Whisky à Go-Go is the newest and trendiest bar but, with a pre-drink treatment, Sea Breeze Spa & Bar just might be the most relaxing.
Sea Breeze Spa & Bar Hangar 24, 972-3-524-4214
Whisky à Go-Go 3 Hataarucha St., 972-3-544-0633
What to Do
This year, Israel will throw itself a 60th birthday party (and next year Tel Aviv celebrates its centenary). To find out about events, visit the website for the Israel Ministry of Tourism.
goisrael.com
Planet Spa’s menu of treatments includes the Diamond and Pearl facials, which use remnants from Tel Aviv’s famed Diamond Exchange.
30 Shlush St., 972-3-510-9876, planetspa.co.il
What to Pack
Light sweater and gloves.
Good to Know
Adopt the café lifestyle and lingo: A cappuccino is called kaffei hafukh (upside down coffee.)
Time Difference +7
The Experts
Israel Ministry of Tourism
goisrael.com
Getting There
Air Canada offers the most non-stop service to Tel Aviv from Canada, with four weekly flights. Daily service starts in May.
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