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A taste of Thailand on the shores of the Kinneret The Yama resort A new luxury vacation resort has recently opened on a secluded beach nearby Kibbutz Ginosar. A beautiful mansion complex spread across 5000 m 2 of land, with two luxury villas hidden behind the glossy greenery of a tropical garden, offers guests the holiday of a lifetime. Prices are extremely steep, but the level of luxury on display here is hard to fathom. The hotel’s private heated pool and spacious balcony overlooking the Kinneret are dreamy, and each villa is designed to perfection. There are four suites per villa, each able to sleep eight people in total. The villas are fully equipped with ultra-modern kitchens, and there is no end to the pampering options here: from private chef dinners to water sports classes on the Kinneret, to every spa treatment imaginable. Even helicopter rides can be arranged. The sky is truly the limit at the Yama resort. yamaresort.co.il

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A night at the museum The Elma - hotel and arts complex The Elma hotel in Zichron Ya’akov is an ode to contemporary Israeli art in hotel form. The edifice was built by renowned Israeli architect Ya’akov Rechter and served as a nursing home for many years. Its current owner is Lily Elstein, herself born in Zichron Ya’akov and patron of the arts. In collaboration with the Givon Art Gallery, paintings, sculptures, drawings, and installations made by some of the most influential Israeli artists have been integrated into the hotel’s design and décor. Two theater halls with a stage have also been added to the hotel’s structure, in order to hold concerts and shows year-round. The hotel offers guided tours of the grounds and gardens, all dotted with beautiful art works. The rooms themselves are beautifully designed, as are the hotel spa, pool, and restaurant. The hotel’s iconic building, the artwork on show, and the beautiful gardens, all contribute to making Elma a truly unique place to stay. elmahotel.co.il

All the world’s a stage The Backstage hotel The Atlas hotel chain’s new venture draws inspiration on the legendary “Ohel” theater, Israel’s first workman’s theater, founded 100 years ago. Its structure is a Bauhaus building designed by architect Arieh Sharon whose wife was an actress. The beautiful building has undergone thorough restoration and has been turned into an ultra-sleek urban boutique hotel, right by Tel Aviv’s trendy Dizengoff square. The hotel’s 48 rooms have a distinct vintage vibe about them, with stage theater elements composing their design. Shows and performances are also regularly held at the hotel, in collaboration with the “Clipa Theater Ensemble” – a thrillingly avant-garde Israeli theater, dance, and music troupe. atlas.co.il/backstage-hotel-tel-aviv

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ATMOSPHERE DECEMBER 2022