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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3600 on: March 03, 2014, 08:43:21 AM »
could anyone recommend a good pizza place in benei beraq that delivers?
not to be too  skeptical but I doubt such a place exists.
Maybe try in Ramat Gan around the diamond district they probably have a good place around it somewhere (inside they do just that unless you know someone in the building you not getting in) just not sure about the hechsherim in the outside stores and about delivery

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3601 on: March 03, 2014, 09:26:12 AM »
what is the best place to go scuba diving in eilat?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3602 on: March 03, 2014, 11:51:54 AM »
Mehadrin:
Gabriel / Gabriella is great.
Beit Tiko is so so, but great area.
Not jeru, but the Gush Etzion Winery and restaurant "Bayekev" incredible!
Village green is great but gets boring after 5 visits

Yea so that pretty much ends my mehadrin suggestions :(

Non mehadrin:

Maalot tappas bar
Scala
Mameila rooftop
Japaniko sushi
Hachatzar
is the winery itself interesting? the restaurant is called Bayekev?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3603 on: March 03, 2014, 05:04:39 PM »
not to be too  skeptical but I doubt such a place exists.
Maybe try in Ramat Gan around the diamond district they probably have a good place around it somewhere (inside they do just that unless you know someone in the building you not getting in) just not sure about the hechsherim in the outside stores and about delivery
i wouldnt doubt it.

im just looking for a decent pizza place

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3604 on: March 03, 2014, 05:12:46 PM »
what is the best place to go scuba diving in eilat?
U dive have great equipment and instructres. If u want a place thats a little cheaper try Lucky divers. I dont have the numbers on me so GIYF.
Also if you plan on staying in eilat you can try to BRG the local crowne plaza.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3605 on: March 03, 2014, 05:53:30 PM »
U dive have great equipment and instructres. If u want a place thats a little cheaper try Lucky divers. I dont have the numbers on me so GIYF.
Also if you plan on staying in eilat you can try to BRG the local crowne plaza.
0k thanks. will look into these places.

I have a very solid deal for the dan eilat. i think u need 3 days for a brg right?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3606 on: March 03, 2014, 06:31:23 PM »
Are there any upscale restaurants (any area) with a hechsher from badatz, rubin, landau or she'aris besides red heifer? (I don't count entrecote.)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3607 on: March 04, 2014, 02:32:58 AM »
what is the best place to go scuba diving in eilat?

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If you end up going there PM me will try to have some one taking care of you personaly.

I love going in aqaba (jordan) , Nicer, a lot more to see, half price, etc
Its 20 min from eilat

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3608 on: March 04, 2014, 08:03:27 AM »
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If you end up going there PM me will try to have some one taking care of you personaly.

I love going in aqaba (jordan) , Nicer, a lot more to see, half price, etc
Its 20 min from eilat
Done :)

Can i go to U-dive and dolphin reef as just a chill or its not like that type of place (more of just a scuba place)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3609 on: March 04, 2014, 10:04:06 AM »
Done :)

Can i go to U-dive and dolphin reef as just a chill or its not like that type of place (more of just a scuba place)
Dont waste your time at the poor excuse for a dolfin reef. If im not mistaken they have like 8 dolfins in the whole place so at the most you see 3-4 dolfins break the waters surfece from 50 feet away if your lucky.
Next time your in america go to sea world if u really want to see dolfins.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3610 on: March 04, 2014, 10:04:13 AM »
Done :)

Can i go to U-dive and dolphin reef as just a chill or its not like that type of place (more of just a scuba place)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3611 on: March 04, 2014, 10:55:49 AM »
i agree, if you go scuba diving, go see a nice coral reef

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3612 on: March 04, 2014, 12:46:59 PM »
i agree, if you go scuba diving, go see a nice coral reef
Ok, thanks for the ideas. Officially i have u-dive 220 for a half hr (and a female for my wife)

I love scua diving, not sure if my wife will enjoy it as much...
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3613 on: March 04, 2014, 04:25:12 PM »
Dont waste your time at the poor excuse for a dolfin reef. If im not mistaken they have like 8 dolfins in the whole place so at the most you see 3-4 dolfins break the waters surfece from 50 feet away if your lucky.
Next time your in america go to sea world if u really want to see dolfins.
I actually had a very nice time at dolphin reef. You see descent amount of the dolphins from watching on top, but in the water it's actually very cool and can get pretty close (for a few seconds). yes it's different then swimming on them in sea world- but still more interesting then all other places in eilat.

The reef there is same as everywhere in eilat- which is not that great compared to Egypt and Jordan- but for first timers its enough, and the dolphins add to it.

And the dolphin reef is also has a nice quite beach to chill at before/after your dive. We had a nice day there.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3614 on: March 04, 2014, 04:28:06 PM »
I have a very solid deal for the dan eilat. i think u need 3 days for a brg right?
At the Dan or at the CP?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3615 on: March 04, 2014, 04:46:44 PM »
At the Dan or at the CP?
Dan Eilat. 185
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3616 on: March 04, 2014, 06:16:49 PM »
Dan Eilat. 185
How does their BRG work?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3617 on: March 04, 2014, 06:21:51 PM »
How does their BRG work?
cp has BRG. Don't wanna do it.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3618 on: March 04, 2014, 06:22:47 PM »
cp has BRG. Don't wanna do it.
why not?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3619 on: March 04, 2014, 06:27:59 PM »
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