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In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.

Delve into the bustling laneways in search for unique souvenirs or simply enjoy the atmosphere and wide range of food options in Tel Aviv’s favorite flea market.

This 16th-century Portuguese fort was once a prison. It has been turned into a private museum and offers some of the best harbor views in Old Muscat.

One of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites has special meaning for Muslims, Jews and Christians, with numerous well-known religious locations.  

One of the largest markets in Tel Aviv is also one of the most exciting, a dizzying collection of food and clothing vendors, full of noise, color and energy. 

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

From little more than a tiny police station over 65 years ago, this area has grown to be a major sunny vacation destination. 

A 20th-century fort rises above the excavation site for an 18th-century pearl-diving and trading town buried by the sands of the desert.

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

A 20th-century fort rises above the excavation site for an 18th-century pearl-diving and trading town buried by the sands of the desert.

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.

This 16th-century Portuguese fort was once a prison. It has been turned into a private museum and offers some of the best harbor views in Old Muscat.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Stroll around one of the most stylish quarters of Tel Aviv, appreciating the artsy ambiance and enjoying late-night parties with its youthful population.

In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

Go dune-bashing on a desert safari, camp beneath the stars, take a dinner cruise on a dhow and bargain for gold and spices in traditional souks.

Winding streets, important religious structures and ancient architecture all help to make Jerusalem’s Old City one of the most interesting destinations in Israel.

In the commercial center of Jerusalem, glitzy boutiques line old-fashioned streets and upscale neighborhoods bustle with locals and visitors alike.