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A new Israeli hotel has opened in Athens |

The best all-inclusive resort in the world |

The busiest tourist destination on the European continent | New research, conducted by luxury travel company The Thinking Traveller, has ranked the most overcrowded tourist attractions in Europe so you can avoid getting caught up in the throngs. Analyzing TripAdvisor reviews, the list was compiled by finding locations with the most mentions of the words ‘crowded’ and ‘busy’. According to results, Edinburgh Castle was named the most overcrowded destination on the continent. In 2023, almost 2 million people walked its halls. Next up in the ranking was Buckingham Palace in London, followed by Siam Park, the waterpark of Tenerife. The Grand Canal in Venice made fourth place, and the Roman Baths in the city of Bath, fifth. Situated within the prestigious Weizmann Institute campus, the new Clore Garden of Science is the first open-air science park in the world. It took five years to complete, with a part of it still undergoing works likely to last three years. The Garden has been designed as a gathering place where scientists and members of the public can come together to brainstorm, interact, and collaborate - where Weizmann’s science experts can share their latest discoveries and offer visitors a chance to influence and even participate in their research. The Clore Garden of Science in Rehovot has opened to the public |

International hotel chain Aluma Hotels, sister company to Isrotel, has announced the opening of its new location in central Athens, the Anise. This 4-star hotel is located in the colorful and picturesque neighborhood of Psiri, ideal for exploring the city and soaking in its unique atmosphere. There are 63 rooms, including five suites and six family rooms, a restaurant in the hotel’s internal courtyard, and a gym. The rooftop lounge looks out onto the Psiri neighborhood, has a pool, a bar, and a seating area for enjoying lunch or a light snack as you admire the view. Price per night includes breakfast.

For the second year in a row, and the fifth time overall, the Barceló Isla Canela has been named best all-inclusive resort at the World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars of tourism”. Awards are attributed on the basis of certain criteria such as quality of facilities, service, and value for money. Located in the Andalusian town of Ayamonte, the Barceló hotel is a four-star resort with 349 rooms and plenty of other features, including three swimming pools, padel and tennis courts, a golf course, and a spa. The hotel design is traditional Andalusian in style, and some rooms offer wonderful sea views or views onto the resort’s beautiful gardens.

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