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Dear Travel Partner,
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In the lead up to the festive season, the December issue of our IGTO newsletter focuses on Nazareth, the place where according to tradition, the angel Gabriel told Mary that she would conceive by the power of the Holy Spirit, and the place where Jesus spent his childhood and youth. Here we highlight the sights you can enjoy during your visit here. We also look ahead to 2014 and the events that the New Year will bring us. Remember to log in to our
online training programme
to discover more about Israel's Hidden Gems and for your chance to win a fantastic selection of pampering goodies including Israeli wine, Dead Sea spa products & much more!
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With best wishes from Naama, UK & Ireland Director, and all the staff at the IGTO London.
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News & Views on Israel's
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Gem of the month
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Nazareth & the Church of Annunciation
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Nazareth first began as a small Jewish village about 2,000 years ago and become a stronghold for Christianity a few hundred years later. During that period the name of Nazareth spread far and wide, and the yearnings to see the place where the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ had lived turned the city into a popular pilgrimage site. These visits led to the building of the city's first church; The Church of Annunciation, which is built on the traditional site of Joseph and Mary's home.
Read more here...
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Event of the month
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The International Jerusalem Winner Marathon - March 21, 2014
Looking for a new challenge for 2014? The International Jerusalem Winner Marathon will be held on March 21st 2014 and is the perfect kick start for the New Year. Participants can select from a variety of different distances from the Racing for a Cause course (800 metres) to a 10 km race and the half (21 km) and full marathon options (42 km). The marathon courses have been specially selected to not only challenge participants but also show them the magnificent views of Jerusalem as well as its unique culture.
Enter today!
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Miscellaneous facts
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Did you know that FREE walking tours are available in Jerusalem? The two hour walking tour covers all four old City quarters (Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian), the Western (Wailing) Wall, David's Citadel, Jaffa Gate plus much more.
Read more here...
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Stay tuned
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Ritz- Carlton, Herzliya
Opening December 17th
We are pleased to announce that The Ritz Carlton Herzliya will open on December 17th. Ritz Carlton announced they would be opening their first hotel in the country earlier this year. The beachfront property is located in the affluent residential area of Herzliya, to the north of Tel Aviv. The property boasts 197 luxurious guest bedrooms including 82 suites, all with balconies overlooking the mesmerising Mediterranean Sea. In addition, the property benefits from other luxury amenities including a roof-top swimming pool with sweeping panoramic views of the beach, world class Spa facilities with outdoor relaxation terraces and for the more active, sailing, surfing and other water sports are within a short stroll of the property.
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