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Concierge.com names Tel Aviv #1 must see destination of 09
Many of the top destinations on Concierge.com's 2009 "It" list may surprise you, starting with their number one pick: Tel Aviv. At they pitch it, however, Israel's second largest city and economic hub sounds glorious:"...this newly hip city has plenty to celebrate, with a spate of new hotels and redevelopment, a happening contemporary art scene, and vibrant nightlife. Unlike more religious and conservative Jerusalem, Tel Aviv hasn't seen a serious terrorist incident in years, and is the poster child for a more modern Israel"
Sound like it's worth taking a visit? If you're in the neighborhood, you might as well stop by number 10 on the list: Beirut, Lebanon. That's right, the city still recovering from the 2006 Lebanon War has rebounded well enough to be included on this year's It list as well.
Other top contenders?
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Bolivia
- Utah
- Acapulco, Mexico
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Central Philippines
- New York City
- Rajasthan, India
- Toronto, Canada
- Beirut, Lebanon
While visiting the "It" cities, will you encounter any of these 10 ridiculous laws?
(Click the images to see the 10 stupidest laws anywhere.)
(Click the images to see the 10 stupidest laws anywhere.)
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SHFranke Dec 18th 2008 9:13PM
Tel Aviv is one of the most-expensive cities to visit... a tourist now needs to bring at least two suitcases: one with clothes and other personal necessities and the second suitcase filled with cash.
While Tel Aviv is a wonderful and very modern city, visiting and sight-seeing (Jerusalem offers much more) the city is not cheap and comparable to visiting Washington, DC.
This bubbly item is total hyped-up bullshit.
Hypo-Krite Dec 18th 2008 9:52PM
Swell place IF you don't mind the fact that its oh-so-hip residents' taxes and army service ensure that millions of its Palestinian neighbors live in squalor, under a horrifying military occupation. Oh, and rude residents, filth, appallingly dangerous driving and hideous art/architecture/"couture". Wraparound sunglasses on hopelessly jaded and blase Oblivions, stolen cuisine, boringly bared bellies? Mm-mm-mm....You can have it.
Ethan Dec 18th 2008 10:34PM
These are concierge.com's destinations??!!
Well, here are mine, and a bit more fascinating:
1. Santiago, Chile
2. Cape Town, South Africa
3. Heyman Island, Gold Coast, Australia
4. Wellington, New Zealand
5. Costa Brava, Spain
6. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
7. Cambridge and Oxford, England, UK
8. Shanghai, China
9. Singapore
10. New York, NY, USA
Peacenik Dec 19th 2008 5:55AM
I LOVE Tel Aviv!!
Jeff Turk Dec 19th 2008 10:14AM
I, wouldn't visit that part of the world for nothing. You got to be kidding if you do go there watch out for road side and human bombs (kids) the muslum way.Your not guaranteed safety any where but that part of the world let GOD figure that out?
Frances Dec 20th 2008 7:23PM
Israel as a whole is probably one of the most beautiful places on earth. I would not suggest Tel Aviv, I would suggest Jerusalem. Maybe if we made those terrorists living in squalor move into the that other commenters backyard, Jerusalem could be number ONE. Where it belongs
Fran Dec 21st 2008 12:10AM
I've been to Tel-Aviv and had a great time. The museums were excellent. Good clothes shopping.
suresh Jan 16th 2009 3:43AM
rajasthan is the worth state to visit in india as it showcasses its palaces, forts , culture and cuisine . it make tourist a unique experience.