Tel Aviv is an extremely safe city, don't be turned off by all the news media reports about violence in Israel. Everyone knows that the tourists have money, so they stay nice.

when i went in the summer the beach was lined with hotels clubs, hokkah bars and volley ball courts! thats right about 15 volleyball courts with huge lights that stayed lit until about 1. the water was warm all night.

If you are in Tel Aviv, stay at the Intercontinental Hotel - it's the only of the hotels with modern amenities that feels like an international hotel. AND don't miss dinner on the Patio at Susanna. Anyone local will know where it is (short walk/cab ride from Intercontinental Hotel).

city that never sleeps. you should definitely walk trough old Jaffo at night, fantastic. if you need anything go to the Dizzengoff Center (close to the beach) or the HaShalom towers (higher quality). That city alone is worth flying to Israel

Good free, public beach.
Also, a large Russian community -- which could be a good or bad thing, depending on your own preferences.

Propably the only sea-food restaurant in the area! If you'll get tired of falafels and other kosher stuff go to old harbour in Jaffa (Yafo) and you'll find a great seafood restaurant runned by russians. Forgot the name but no worries - it's the only one :) Mussels, crabs, lobsters, prawns - all you'd want from the sea!

the new central bus station is a fascinating place in its way. five storey of shops and stalls in a unique run-down atmosphere which is quite different from what you get in the center of tel-aviv.

Must visit Eilat its beautiful!!

Rich city, not much to do there... Nice night life on weekends, kiosks are open at night during weekends. The main streets are short so you can walk around 20 minutes and you're done exploring.

Tel Aviv is a great city no matter who you are and what you want to do. It's hot and sunny, has a nice beach and a long, nice market that leads to it! Get fresh fruit, orange juice, your own jewish clothing or just tacky souverirs. Appareantly there's an excellent night life (haven't experiences it though) and it's nice just walking home in the middle of the night when the soft yellow lights hanging over the streets. Mm. It's not hard finding good food and if you feel like it - hop on a bus and go to Jerusalem, it only takes a couple of hours!