Few places on earth can merge the ancient and the avant-garde as well as Tel Aviv. This Mediterranean city is the second-largest in Israel and is an historians playground, as well as a metropolitan mecca. Instead of becoming a residential district as the city's engineers originally planned, Tel Aviv developed into a massive business district helped in part by the natural wharfs and ports.
There's something for everyone in Tel Aviv. Visit the Eretz Israel Museum for an excellent collection of archeological artifacts. Shop for fresh vegetables, handmade crafts, and local cuisine in the open air shook markets. Or spend a relaxing afternoon in Gan Ha'midron touring the Slope Gardens in nearby Jaffa.
So what are you waiting for? Get up, get packed, and get going!
