| At the most southerly part of Israel lies the | | | | Eilat is also on a migration route for millions of |
| seaside resort Eilat. This tiny stretch of the Israel | | | | birds so it is also a fantastic destination for |
| coastline is sandwiched between Taba in Egypt to | | | | bird-watchers. The scenery around Eilat is stunning |
| the west and Aqaba in Jordan to the east. In its | | | | with desert mountains rising on either side of the |
| early days, Eilat was officially recognised as a | | | | Syrian African Rift Valley. |
| town in 1959 with a population of 6,000. 50 years | | | | In the water, the marine life in Eilat is nothing |
| later, the population had increased to 55,000 and it | | | | short of spectacular. There is a rich variety of |
| was firmly established on the tourist map. | | | | coral, fish and more, Scuba diving is popular with |
| Today, visitors from Israel and abroad flock to | | | | visitors and for those who are not certified |
| Eilat which has plenty of offer with a range of | | | | divers, snorkelling and glass bottomed boat trips |
| hotels, shopping outlets as well as bars, cafes and | | | | are other good options for viewing the |
| restaurants. Not surprisingly, there are a large | | | | underwater world. The Underwater Observatory |
| number of fish restaurants as well as others | | | | takes you 6m under the sea, allowing you to |
| offering Italian, American, Brazilian, Japanese, | | | | view the marine life as if you were in the ocean. |
| Israeli, Mexican, French, Chinese, Thai, Korean and | | | | The Dolphin Reef is home to a group of |
| Lebanese cuisine. | | | | Bottlenose dolphins and visitors can see these |
| Eilat also has a tax-free status so for Israelis; it is | | | | amazing creatures in their natural environment. |
| a shopping haven as they don't have to pay VAT | | | | The dolphins are free to come and interact with |
| currently at 17%. The main shopping mall in Eilat is | | | | divers and snorkellers who come to Dolphin Reef |
| the Mall Hayam not far from the beach front and | | | | to observe them. For those who don't want to |
| has a wide range of shops. | | | | get into the water, floating piers and observation |
| At night time, Eilat comes to life and the Isrotel | | | | points are available. |
| Wow Latino show is a Latin extravaganza. Wild | | | | So with all this and more to offer, it is easy to |
| music, dancers and virtuosos produce an | | | | see why Eilat holidays are becoming more and |
| electrifying atmosphere with artists performing | | | | more popular. With hotels to suit all budgets, your |
| breathtaking routines. The show is suitable for all | | | | Eilat holiday promises you a true "get away from |
| the family and reduced rates are available for | | | | it all" for the whole family. |
| Isrotel Hotels' guests. | | | | |