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Ashdod, Israel
Holy sights come thick and fast in these parts. From Ashdod, visit the
awe-inspiring cities of Jerusalem and Bethlehem and see some of the world's
most impressive shrines and monuments.
• Stand in the shadow of the Wailing Wall. It’s the holiest site in the Jewish
religion and thousands of people make pilgrimages here every year.
• You don’t need a lilo to float in the Dead Sea. It’s more than eight times
saltier than other oceans, which makes it easier to bob about in.
Bodrum, Turkey
Modern Bodrum is a bit like St-Tropez, only with belly dancers. Mega-yachts slide
into the town’s twin harbours. Celebs lunch in trendy waterfront eateries.
And bronze-limbed beauties lounge at wood-decked beach clubs. What’s the draw?
For a start, the stop-and-stare scenery – think whitewashed houses dripping in
bougainvillea, and olive-green hillsides melting into the Aegean. Then there’s the
history – this place is home to one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
And, of course, there’s its traditional Turkish charm.
• If you head out of town, you can visit Bodrum’s iconic windmills. These top
hat-shaped buildings serve up bird’s-eye views of the Bodrum peninsula.
CAiro (from Port Said & Port Sokhna), Egypt
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Cesme, Turkey
Set on Turkey’s west coast, Cesme takes the traditional Turkish beach resort
and adds a coat of gloss. Some of Turkey’s most successful city dwellers have
second homes here, so you’ll find super yachts in the marina next to traditional
gulet boats. And, in place of fast-food cafés, you’ll find restaurants of the linen
tablecloth variety lining the promenade.
• The thermal springs in Ilica are great for relaxing.
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• While you’re here, be sure to try Cesme’s one-of-a-kind cuisine.
Resin from the pistacia lentiscus tree is harvested in the area and used to
flavour jam, ice-cream and desserts.
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CoNstANtA, Romania
In Romania, Roman ruins sit alongside buildings that could’ve been air-lifted
straight out of Paris. Constanta, its oldest city, is set on the ‘Littoral’ –
the country’s answer to the French Riviera. Its famous casino, in particular,
clocks up lots of visitors. The decadent-looking construction wouldn’t look
out of place in glitterati favourite, Monte Carlo.
• The largest archaeological site in Romania is the ancient citadel of Histria. Walk
among the relics and you’ll stumble upon Roman baths and secular basilicas.
• Further inland, you’ll find Romania’s elegant capital, Bucharest. One of
Eastern Europe’s most attractive cities, its tree-lined boulevards and galleries
have earned it the nickname ‘Little Paris’.
Corfu towN, Corfu
Awash with colourful flowers, Corfu is big on beauty. It’s known as the
Emerald Isle, and its golden beaches, lush green landscape and colourful villages
will have you constantly reaching for your camera. Soak up the views at
Bella Vista, Corfu’s most famous lookout point. From here, you can peer over
sleepy seaside villages like Paleokastritsa, and the island’s entire west coast.
• In Corfu Town itself, stand in the shadow of two gigantic fortresses.
See the 16th-century church of Ayios Spyridhon. And then wander round
the interesting archaeological museum.
• Relax on the shimmering sands of Glyfada beach, one of the most popular
sunning spots on the island. Top up your tan. Take a dip in the crystal waters.
Or simply laze beneath a hot sun.
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