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Where to stay The Dan Caesarea Resort Two years ago, the iconic Dan Caesarea Hotel, built by the Baron de Rothschild, was transformed into a modern-day all-inclusive resort. The refurbishment project placed strong emphasis on showcasing contemporary Israeli art. A spectacular piece by artist Ron Arad featuring a real size Buick pressed down as if it were a pressed-flower hangs at the entrance to the hotel, sculptures by sculptor Yaacov Dorchin are dotted across the resort gardens, and masks by the artist Tzachi Nevo hang in every room. The resort includes 116 elegantly decorated, lavishly pampering, spacious rooms with balconies, and 15 acres of land, with a tree grove, gardens, vast lawns, sports grounds, children’s tree houses, a playground, a football table and a snooker table in one of the pools, a games room for adults and a lovely kids’ club - this is definitely a great place to come with the family. A big yellow jeep is parked at the front of the hotel and guests can use it to get to the beach, the promenade, or anywhere in the city; a rich and plentiful buffet is always available to guests, there’s a bar in the lobby and another by the pool, as well as a seafood restaurant that also prepares picnic baskets to be enjoyed at the beach or on the hotel lawn. danhotels.co.il

beautiful cove and fishing boats dotting the seascape. The Birds Mosaic The Birds Mosaic was discovered in 1950 during a military exercise, but for years it was covered in sand to prevent deterioration and vandalism, as it was far away from the national park and difficult to look after. In 2004, extensive restoration works were undertaken, and visitors could finally come and admire the beautiful 16x14.5 meters mosaic. Located at the center of a pine grove overlooking the sea, the mosaic consists of 120 medallions depicting birds and waterfowl encased in a frame decorated with fruit trees and animals. The Ralli Museum The Ralli Museum in Caesarea is one of the world’s four Ralli Museums The Dan Caesarea resort I Photos: Ori Ackerman

operated by the not-for-profit Harry Recanati Foundation. Located in a 40,000 square meter park, the museum is composed of two imposing structures and beautiful Latin American sculptures dot the park grounds. The museum’s permanent collection includes works by Salvador Dalí, Auguste Rodin, André Masson, and Arman Fernandez, and many temporary exhibitions regularly take place, notably one showcasing works from the 16 th to 18 th century depicting stories of the Bible, another titled “Herod’s dream” which showcased many unique archeological artifacts. This is such a special place that you need not be an art lover to fall in love with the majestic open spaces and grandeur of the museum and park. Entrance is free. rallimusems.com/en/ ■

takes you to Jisr az-Zarqa, a lovely fisherman’s village where time seems to have stood still, with its

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