Traveling to the Holy Land is something that people should do at least once in their lives. Irrespective of religion, Israel infuses its visitors with a magic and energy that draws people into its orbit and leaves them asking the question, “Why didn’t I come here sooner?”
- Traveling to the Holy LandFlorian Seiffert (F*) / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA
There is so much to see and do that you will find it hard to believe that all of this is packed into such a small package. To get the best value out of your trip especially if you are limited with time you can rent a car in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, or even at the airport and check out all Israel has to offer. The public transport system in Israel is not one of its most endearing attributes so a rental car is highly recommended.
Accommodation in Israel, despite the consistently high number of tourists is rarely a problem. There are all sorts of accommodation options from backpacker hostels to the best five star hotels and everything in between.
When is the best time to travel to Israel? The summers in Israel are long, hot, and humid. So if you are averse to this sort of weather, steer clear between the months of June-September. The rest of the year has warm weather. Even winters are temperate. When the mercury falls below 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit), the locals think that they have been transported to Siberia. And it is not uncommon for temperatures to reach 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Similarly, rainfall in winter is spasmodic even though for keen snow skiers, there is the possibility of skiing at Mt. Hermon.
We have ascertained that virtually any time is a great time to visit Israel. There are attractions to suit every taste, age, and budget from magnificent beaches to architectural relics, world-class designer- label shopping to small local designer boutiques. The food in Israel is an assault on the senses with food from almost every nationality taking pride of place. Whether it be from the local take away stand to the finest restaurants, you will never go hungry in Israel.
Whatever you may hear or read about Israel, I suggest you keep the words of Marvin Gaye from the song I Heard it Through the Grapevine, “People say believe half of what you see, son, and none of what you hear.” The only way to really get to know the Holy Land is to come and explore it for yourself and then form your own opinion.
