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Accommodations: Africa & the Middle East
Botswana
Chobe Safari Lodge
Superior First Class
Chobe National Park, Botswana
The Chobe Safari Lodge sits on the banks of the Chobe River, a short distance from the entrance of Chobe National Park. The recently renovated lodge features such amenities as a restaurant and two bars, Internet access, beauty salon, and activities center. Lodge activities include game drives, nature walks, boat cruises, and fishing. Air-conditioned guest rooms, all with private patios overlooking the Chobe River, have private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone.
Egypt
Fairmont Nile City
Deluxe
Cairo, Egypt
Opened in 2009, the Fairmont Nile City stands on the banks of the Nile River close to many historic sites, including Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Egyptian Museum. This contemporary-style hotel offers two restaurants, bar, and lounge; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; spa with massage treatments; beauty salon, fitness center, and outdoor pool. Fashioned with Art Deco furnishings, air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Helnan Hotel
Superior First Class
Alexandria, Egypt
Overlooking the Mediterranean shoreline and the gardens at Montazah Palace, the Helnan Palestine Hotel offers three restaurants, two bars, lounge, disco, beauty and barber salons, fitness center, Internet access, laundry and dry cleaning services, elevator, private gardens, water sports, outdoor pool, and private beach. The 230 air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, balcony, safe deposit box, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Le Méridien Heliopolis
Superior First Class
Cairo, Egypt
Situated in the residential section of Heliopolis close to the Cairo airport and just minutes from the Egyptian Museum and Cairo’s Old Town, Le Méridien Heliopolis combines contemporary amenities with classic European-style furnishings. The 283-room hotel offers several restaurants, bar, lounge, and disco; Internet access; fitness center; whirlpool; solarium; dry cleaning and laundry services; shopping arcade; and outdoor pool. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Prince Abbas
Deluxe
Abu Simbel/Lake Nasser cruise, Egypt
Launched in 1998, the Prince Abbas offers travelers a unique vantage point from which to experience treasures of antiquity in the comfort of contemporary amenities. With just 69 cabins, this 120-passenger ship offers a level of personal service well suited to small group travel. The ship features an observation room/library with panoramic windows, dining room, lounge, and bar, billiard room, and gym. There is no elevator on board. On the canopied sun deck, a plunge pool beckons, as does a relaxing Jacuzzi and informal bar. Your air-conditioned outside cabin has a private bath with hair dryer, TV, music channel, service telephone, and window. Please note that the ship docks at regular docking facilities in Abu Simbel and Aswan; at other stops you will take small launches or motorboats from the ship to shore.
Please also note that Prince Abbas will not have phone reception on weekends from approximately 11:00 a.m. on Saturday to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Moevenpick Resort Aswan
Superior First Class
Aswan, Egypt
Renovated in 2007, the Moevenpick Resort Aswan is located on the Nile’s tropical Elephantine Island and must be reached by boat. Hotel amenities include several restaurants and bars; spa and wellness center; and outdoor pool. The 226 air-conditioned guest rooms each have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, Internet access, TV, and phone.
Israel
Hotel Dan Tel Aviv
Deluxe
Tel Aviv, Israel
A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the Hotel Dan Tel Aviv sits on the city’s lively seafront promenade and close to the business district and main attractions. The hotel has two restaurants and a bar/lounge; several shops and boutiques, including an art gallery and antiques shop; beauty salon; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and safe deposit boxes. Recreational facilities include an indoor freshwater pool; outdoor seawater pool; sun deck; fitness center; and spa with Jacuzzi, massage, and sauna. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
Kfar Giladi Kibbutz Hotel
Not rated
Upper Galilee, Israel
This 168-room hotel sits in the heart of the peaceful and pastoral Upper Galilee, surrounded by nature reserves and archaeological sites, and overlooking snow-topped Mount Hermon, the Golan Heights, and the Hula Valley. Along with agriculture and livestock, the hotel helps to generate the income that sustains this working kibbutz dating to 1916. Facilities include a restaurant and bar; both indoor and outdoor swimming pools; sauna; fitness room; health club; gift shop; Internet access; and synagogue. Simple but comfortable air-conditioned guest rooms, nestled in clusters throughout the property, have private bath with hair dryer, refrigerator, and TV. There is no elevator.
Please note the kibbutz is in a prime location for exploring the Upper Galilee, and that staying there is a special experience. However, while clean and comfortable, the accommodations are not of the same quality as other hotels on this tour.
King David Jerusalem
Deluxe
Jerusalem, Israel
Israel’s most famous and prestigious hotel stands overlooking (and within easy walking distance to) the Old City – a landmark hotel steeped in history. Equally accessible to Jerusalem’s lively downtown, as well, the King David makes an excellent base for exploring this fascinating city during your six-night stay. Built in 1931 of locally quarried pink limestone, the 237-room King David features spacious gardens with breathtaking views of the Old City; two restaurants and a bar; fitness center; outdoor swimming pool; tennis court; spa services; Internet access; laundry and dry cleaning services; and shopping arcade with gift and jewelry shops, art gallery, and beauty salon. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
The Scots Hotel
Superior First Class
Tiberias, Israel
Sitting directly in the center of Tiberias fronting the Sea of Galilee, the unique Scots Hotel was founded as a hospital in the 19th century by Dr. David Watt Torrance, a young Scotsman dedicated to serving all peoples of the Holy Land. Now owned by the Church of Scotland and converted to a 50-room boutique property in 1999 (the hospital closed in the 1950s), the hotel aims to “provide first class service in a place of reconciliation for all people, including Jews, Christians, and Muslims …” in keeping with Dr. Torrance’s beliefs. Indeed, in addition to its guests, the hotel’s staff is ethnically diverse, as well. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and bar; Internet access; half-size Olympic outdoor pool and a beach garden with views of the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights; an herb garden and ecological fish pond; spa; and gift shop with art and crafts created by local Jewish, Druze, Muslim, and Christian artists. Guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, mini-bar, TV, and phone.
