Ramada Hollywood Beach Resort

Israeli Hotels Putting Families First

What if you were able to check in to a top Israeli hotel this summer, wave goodbye to the kids at the front desk and minutes later find yourself nurturing a fruity Mediterranean cocktail by the sun-kissed pool? A mirage? Nope, it’s the real deal.

A large number of quality Israeli hotels are now offering summertime family vacation packages with perks, including indoor and outdoor happenings for kids, chill-out spa and poolside experiences for parents and sumptuous culinary experiences for the entire clan.

In previous years, hotels had geared their summer business mostly to locals. But as tourism to the Jewish state has risen dramatically during the past few years, hotel managers have tweaked their packages to appeal to American and European families.

“We have been anticipating this demand for summertime fun for the entire family from our overseas clientele for awhile now,” says Ilan Brenner, the Inbal Jerusalem Hotel’s assistant general manager. “Based on the feedback that we have received, the hotel’s summer activities have become a key attraction for our guests,”

By combining its unique locale (near the Old City) and striking architectural design, the Inbal has been able to create a checklist of summertime perks to families with children. They include: adjoining rooms and spacious family units, poolside grill bar for adults and children, kids club and pool, state-of-the-art spa and health club for the parents … even a kids TV channel. “In other words,” quips Brenner, “while mom and dad can watch the news or a movie in peace in their room, the youngsters can enjoy ‘Sponge Bob’ next door, without disturbing their parents. We offer a variety of family vacation packages, some of which include freebies to a number of cultural sites, including the Biblical Zoo, which is considered one of the top tourism venues in all of Israel.”

The Fattal Hotel chain, which boasts 29 hotels under various brand names (Herod’s, Leonardo, Le Meridien etc.) across the country, is known for its cultural and culinary family vacation packages.

“At our resort hotels in Eilat, Tiberias and the Dead Sea, we offer several types of cultural happenings, from in-house entertainment troupes performing for the kids and adults, to headlining some of the top stars in Israeli pop music,” says Roni Aloni. “All of these events are offered to guests free of charge, which has made our resort hotels a big hit with families.

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INN/CHALETYEAR BUILT 1925 YEAR REMODELED 2003ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION HOTEL OFFERS SR2 2 NIGHT PROMO TIL 10/15/08. LOCATED DIRECTLY ON THE OCEAN, KITCHENETTES OR FULL KITCHENS IN ALL ROOMS FREE WIRELESS HIGH SPEED INTERNET IN ALL ROOMS AND PUBLIC AREAS OCEANWALK FESTIVAL MALL ON SITE WITH NUMEROUS SHOPS AND CAFES OMALLEYS OCEAN PUB BEACH FRONT RESTAURANT AND BAR DIRECTLY ON THE FAMOUS HOLLYWOOD BOARDWALK PRIVATE OCEANFRONT HEATED POOL, HOT TUB AND KIDDIES POOL CONFERENCE AND MEETING FACILITIES GUEST LAUNDRY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SHUTTLE SERVICE CHARGE FROM THE FT. LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD AIRPORT IS 9.00 PER PERSON MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE. 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED. THE RAMADA HOLLYWOOD BEACH RESORT WILL BE STARTING ITS RENOVATION PROJECTS AUGUST1, 2008. THESE RENOVATIONS WILL BE STRUCTURE IN STAGES SO AS NOT TO DISRUPT OUR GUESTS STAY. THE RENOVATIONS WILL INCLUDE HISTORICAL RENOVATIONS OF THE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING, PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING, RECREATING THE LUXURIOUS LOBBY AND RESTORING THE HALLWAYS TO INCLUDE AIR CONDITIONED HALLS, NEW GUEST DOORS AND UPDATED CARPET. 24HR ADVANCE NOTICE REQ. FITNESS CENTER VALET PARKING 15.00 OVERNIGHT NO PETS ALLOWED. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM AIRPORT FT LAUDERDALE/HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT I 95 SOUTH TO EXIT 24/SHERIDAN STREET, TURN LEFT AT LIGHT. TRAVEL EAST FOR 3 MILES TO A1A/NORTH OCEAN DRIVE, TURN RIGHT. TRAVEL SOUTH ON A1A FOR 1 1/2 MILES. TURN LEFT ON ARIZONA STREE, HOTEL IS 2 BLOCKS ON RIGHT. MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT I 95 NORTH TO EXIT 21/HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, TURN RIGHT OFF EXIT. TRAVEL EAST FOR 4 MILES TO A1A/SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, TURN LEFT. TRAVEL NORTH FOR 2 MILES TO HARRISON STREET, TURN RIGHT. HOTEL ENTRANCE 1/2 BLOCK ON LEFT.DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM EAST N/ADIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH I 95 SOUTH TO EXIT 21/SHERIDAN STREET, TURN LEFT AT LIGHT. TRAVEL EAST FOR 3 MILES TO A1A/NORTH OCEAN DRIVE, TURN RIGHT. TRAVEL SOUTH ON A1A FOR 1 1/2 MILES. TURN LEFT ON ARIZONA STREET, HOTEL IS 2 BLOCKS ON RIGHT.DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH I 95 NORTH TO EXIT 21/HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, TURN RIGHT OFF EXIT. TRAVEL EAST FOR 4 MILES TO A1A/SOUTH OCEAN DRIVE, TURN LEFT. TRAVEL NORTH FOR 2 MILES TO HARRISON STREET, TURN RIGHT. HOTEL ENTRANCE 1/2 BLOCK ON LEFT.DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST FROM NAPLES I 75 EAST ACROSS ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

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