Holidays in Israel - Jan Price. Date of travel: Apr 2008
This is the fourth holiday visit to Israel and the first in Spring. The colours were vibrant and lush! We visited Cafe Tapuz which is set within orange groves and the smell of blossom was beautiful and the food delicious. We stayed for one week at Ein Gedi kibbutz at the Dead Sea in the Arugot Rooms. The food is kosher and plentiful. The only downside was the zoo within the kibbutz which was pitiful really. Poor animals! The scenery around Ein Gedi is probably the most stunning and dramatic I have seen and the weather fantastic! Warm but not humid. A must if you visit Israel.

Zack - our sensational israeli tour guide - Gilda Young. Date of travel: Mar 2006
We just returned from Israel and we had the most sensational adventure of a lifetime, with Zack Shavin as our guide. We not only covered the well known sights which came alive with Zack's amazing explanations but we also visited many places off the beaten track. If you are planning a trip to Israel, do yourself a favor and contact Zack at shavin@netvision.net.il Tour Operator: Zack Shavin

Mark Treston. Date of travel: Sep 2005
I seriously have to say it was one of the best trips I have ever taken. I took the time to see the entire country and cannot decide which was the best. All I can say is that people should travel. Get over the fear of what you hear or see on the news and realize that it is completely safe. There hasn't been any tourist who have died from a terrorist attack. In fact, there haven't been any in almost a year. Make sure you research the country well. If your time is short, go on a tour group. It's worth it. They are very flexible and interesting.

Camilo Aristizabal. Date of travel: Mar 2005
This was a fantastic trip; we went to Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Negev, Dead Sea, Ramon, Masada, Galilee, Golan Heights and Red Sea. I completely recommend it. Israel is a country of open and friendly people. Do not be surprised if you are suddenly talking to a stranger about the country’s situation. Our guide was also the best. I also recommend trying to contact him for future trips; he knows very well the history of the country and the sights, especially Jerusalem history if you are interested. Tour Operator: Allon Raveh Travel Agency

Jordan Navarro-Abreu. Date of travel: Mar 2005
Israel was truly amazing. The food was nothing short of delicious everytime. The people were very friendly. The country itself is just so beautiful. Our biggest regret was not spending more time there. Tour Operator: none

Angus McWatt. Date of travel: Jan 2004
I've just returned from Jerusalem which was not quite the great religious centre I expected, more like a touristy flea market in a dusty town. I was expecting the ancient sights and buildings, but was sad to see they've been abused by the commercial element - it was the last place I would expect to see cheap T-shirts and the so on. Only for the die-hard religious believers, not really for the idle curious. Tour Operator: independent

Kitt Hutchison. Date of travel: Jun 2003
The best was a float on the Dead Sea - even though I was prepared for the experience it was totally unbelievable - you really just float without any effort and it feels amazing! But all the salt and minerals made it quite slimy so you really want to wash it all off when you have finished! Also go for a mud spa - its was divine - we went to a little wooden hut where a man smeared our group with thick Dead Sea mud from head to toe (you have to be firm and very specific about where NOT to let him plaster you!!) - then you dry off in the sun for about 10 minutes and then back into the sea to wash it off - your skin feels like satin afterwards.