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trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Shiny salt crystal balls hiding from the currents of history. Let's float away!

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 03:42:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author texas-swede - We've been to Israel three times 2004, 2006 and the Christmas break of 2006/2007. Israel is a fascinating place. During our visits we toured Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, Haifa, the Galilee, the Golan Heights, Eilat, the Negev desert, Caesarea, the Dead Sea and...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Health Spa !!!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 06:29:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mimimama - my first impression was WOW we arrived at the dead sea in the very early morning, the sun was just rising and the reflection on the sea water was giving it a very strange purple like color :) it looked very dreamy and perfect... on the side of the...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Relaxing, Beautiful and Soul Cleansing

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:16:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author abbie007a - For a really special vacation, with lots of time to relax and pamper yourself, you cannot beat the Dead Sea. Lovely hotels with excellent spas and the special Dead Sea mud and water. Enjoy it all, as well as laying out, saunas, massage. The Dead Sea...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The One and Only - - Unique - -Magic - - DEAD SEA !

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:31:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author louisdrinkingt - You can drive the full length of the Dead Sea in a couple of hours with a few quick stops at several places, your tour-guide will say "take your time and walk around the top of Masada and understand the significance of this place, look at the important...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: It's a great, floating experience!

Sat, 7 Jul 2001 23:15:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kligor - Israel is the home of many captivating arrays. Some of the many beautiful sights are the Wailing Wall, Eilat, Haifa, and The Dead Sea.

Israel is located in the South West corner of Asia. Israel borders Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The Sea Is Alive With Bodies Floating

Mon, 16 Apr 2001 10:55:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author quasar - Last week I wrote a review of Tiberias, a small town along the Sea of Galilee my friend and I stopped at on our trip to Israel last year (see http://quasar.epinions.com/content_17477045892). I had so much fun recounting our trip that I decided to...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Unusual and worth a visit

Sun, 18 Mar 2001 12:37:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author zeecee - You never forget you're at the Dead Sea, both because you rarely lose sight or smell of the sea. Unfortunately, the banks have been turned over to commercial use, so there's no attractive beach here. Au contraire. You see pipes and equipment.
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trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: MASADA: Ancient Fortress of Rebel Courage For Jews Yearning To Breathe Free

Fri, 26 Jan 2001 03:34:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Ed.Williamson - MASADA is the Hebrew word for "fortress". And what a fortress ancient Masada, near the Dead Sea in Israel, actually was!

2000 years ago, the Roman empire ruled the land of Israel after conquering it in or around 67 B.C. The Jews, the...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The Majesty and Symbolism of Masada

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 03:44:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DAnneC - Masada. The very word conjures up images that fire the soul. . . . Images of Herod and his court living in opulence above a desolate landscape. . . . Images of Jewish Zealots righteously defying the will of Rome. . . . Images of young...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Out of this World

Sat, 8 Jul 2000 00:51:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author willa_dsk - The Dead Sea is out of this world. I felt like I was on a whole new planet as we drove through the Israeli "outback" and arrived at this unique landmark. The Dead Sea is something I never expected.

First, a few preparation tips...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Fun swim

Wed, 24 May 2000 16:23:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 6rulers - I was in Israel with a group of 15. We went to the Dead Sea one afternoon. Our tour guide told us what to expect but this is still something you need to experience for yourself. The Dead Sea is located on the East side of Israel. It is the lowest...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Whoo! Feel the burn, baby!

Tue, 16 May 2000 02:32:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author KiwiNZ - What a funny question-- *What time of year did you travel?* It does not really matter here-- the weather is either HOT or HOTTER (though I did go during the summer).

Sunscreen is a MUST. The sun is really harsh there, and there is no shade. It...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Traveling in Israel: The Dead Sea

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 00:21:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author aamidorj - The Dead Sea is possibly the most interesting place in Israel. You float on the surface of the water, and the feeling is like nothing else. I visited the Dead Sea just south of Ein Gedi and Masada. I didn't have time to go to these other sites as well,...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Oasis by the Dead Sea

Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:19:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jabrams - Not far from one of the bleakest places on earth is an oasis, natural and man-made. I'm speaking of Ein Gedi, which encompasses a nature reserve and a Kibbutz.

The nature reserve really brings home to you how stunning an oasis must have been...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Getting to Masada on "Jewish Time"

Sun, 12 Mar 2000 14:08:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DAnneC - Subtitle: Middle-Aged Madness in the Judean Desert

My Jerusalemite friend looked a bit concerned when I told her my plans to travel by bus to Masada on my last full day in Israel. I reassured her, telling her that I had worked out the...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The lowest point on the EARTH

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 08:28:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 20071977 - It is called Dead Sea because of the absence of any animal life in its water.

The Dead is is not just magic because of it's nature it is also the place where you can have rest combined with skin treatment.It is unique place on the Earth's surface...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Dead Sea Springs to Life!

Sat, 4 Mar 2000 21:25:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pianomam - When we visited Israel in February of 1990, we did a day trip from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea and Masada ( pronounced MITZ-a-duh locally). It's a fairly short ride from Jerusalem, and well worth the trip. Believe it or not, when we went to Israel, it...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The Dead Sea is as alive as ever!

Sat, 4 Mar 2000 15:44:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author clairebear215 - The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is a wonderful place to visit and my husband and I were pleasantly surprised at the life and beauty it has to offer. The name may sound dismal, but don't let it deceive you, take this trip!

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trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Dead Sea Scrolls & "Gospel of the Essenes " by E. Szekely

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 01:37:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 100Essenes - "The Gospel of the Essenes" by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely

with forward by Aldous Huxley.

This is actually a book review. I could not find it listed under books on Epinions. In Jerusalem at the time of Christ there were the...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: Walk on Water

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 01:41:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Annievict - The Dead Sea is on of the most interesting places on earth. You can almost float vertically up to your ribs in 7 ft of water. It is the coolest thing. They sell mud on the beach. You probably want to splurge and buy some, it is very invigorating. I...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The Dead Sea and Your Health

Tue, 14 Dec 1999 01:00:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author barbara2 - I have travelled to Ein Bokek, a resort on the Dead Sea six times. I was there in March, April, May, September and October. I have gone to treat my psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I stayed in several hotels including, the Hyatt, the Moriah...

trvl-Dest-Middle East-Israel-The Dead Sea: The float of a lifetime

Sun, 26 Sep 1999 10:53:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JBigDog - Traveling to the lowest place on earth doesn't turn out to be a low experience. The Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth is known for having a large concentration of salt in the water, and due to this large concentration of salt, you float.

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