The magazine that has been “inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888,” writes: “Call it Miami Beach on the Med. Tel Aviv is the Dionysian counterpart to religious Jerusalem. In the ‘bubble,’ as Tel Aviv is known for its inhabitants’ tendency to tune out regional skirmishes, some restaurants, discos, and clubs are open until dawn.
“By day, the scene shifts to the city’s promenade and eight miles of beach literally steps from town.”
The magazine recommends that its readers travel to Tel Aviv, visit the “wide and sandy” Gordon Beach and have a drink at one of the seaside cafes there, or take a dip in the nearby saltwater swimming pool.
Barcelona was ranked the world’s best beach city. Cape Town, South Africa came in second, and Hawaii’s Honolulu was rated third. Vancouver, Canada was ranked the world’s 10th best beach city, coming in right after Tel Aviv.
Time out for a bit of romance in Tel Aviv.
Whether you’re a tourist or a local, you can start your day at the city’s Hayarkon Park with an early morning work out, head to breakfast at Tel Aviv port, and then spend your day shopping, playing on the beach, and watching shows, before winding up at one of the city’s hip new restaurants and nightclub resorts.
It’s got beaches, parks, restaurants, culture and a wild party scene, it’s no wonder Tel Aviv has been called one of the coolest cities in the world.
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