Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv (meaning 'Hill of Spring' in Hebrew) has an air of perpetual renewal: flowers bloom, new restaurants open and there's always a party somewhere.

Waterfront at Old City of Jaffa.
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Tel Aviv with kids: a beachside city for the whole family

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Traveling with Kids

While Tel Aviv at night is a partygoers’ paradise, during the day, it’s a magnet for families. Children are seen and welcomed everywhere – in cafes,…

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