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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.

A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

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

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 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. 

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

Discover the story of humanity via themed exhibits of ancient and modern art at an avant-garde museum surrounded entirely by the blue waters of the Persian Gulf. 

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

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

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.

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.

Get a taste of Jerusalem’s everyday life at this bustling market, home to little stores and stalls by day and restaurants and bars by night.

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.

One of the best places to hang out in Amman, this shopping center has both affordable and luxury brands, a bustling food court and even a playground.

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.

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.

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.