JERUSALEM LAUNCHES NEW SELF-GUIDED MP3 WALKING TOURS THROUGH THE OLD CITY
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As part of an initiative led by the Jerusalem Development Authority, travelers to the Old City of Jerusalem can now tour the city's historical, religious and cultural sites with new self-guided digital JerusaleMP3 walking tours. The digital tours come complete with maps and written explanations, enriching the touring experience through the Old City, including the Jewish Quarter, Via Dolorosa and Temple Mount, among other sites. The multimedia audio tours also feature video and can be operated from a smartphone or similar audio device, and are free for download. www.jerusalemp3.com
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GETTAXI APP SIMPLIFIES HAILING A TAXI IN
TEL AVIV AND JERUSALEM
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GetTaxi, a free application that allows travelers to instantly order a cab, track its route and pay with credit card, has recently launched in Israel. The taxi-hailing process takes less than 30 seconds and is available for international travelers in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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TOUR HAIFA APP PROVIDES INSIDER ACCESS FOR TRAVELERS IN HAIFA
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The Tour Haifa app offers travelers with up-to-date information on top tourism attractions and cultural events taking place in Israel's northern port city of Haifa. The Tour Haifa app includes details about ongoing art exhibitions, museum openings and cultural events, and offers a selection of recommended restaurants, cafes and bars.
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NEW SMARTPHONE APPS FOR LGBT TRAVEL IN TEL AVIV
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Travelers to Israel interested in Tel Aviv's LGBT scene can download several new apps, including Tel Aviv Gay Vibe, offering information on special events, LGBT bars and clubs and restaurants; and TLV Scene, providing travelers with exclusive benefits and free entrance into top LGBT parties and clubs in Tel Aviv.
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VISIT TLV TOURISM APP OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHT FOR TRAVEL IN TEL AVIV
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The Visit TLV Tourism app features images and descriptions of the most popular attractions in Tel Aviv-Jaffa, including the city's best beaches, museums, city tours, restaurants, bars, cultural attractions and hotels. The app also includes up-to-date listings of events taking place throughout the city, including street parties, concerts and exhibitions.
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iKOTEL APP BRINGS TRAVELERS ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE WESTERN WALL
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An initiative of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, the iKotel application allows travelers to view live webcams of Jerusalem's Western Wall, or Kotel, prior to arriving in Israel. The iKotel app also offers virtual tours of the Western Wall Tunnels and tour options in Jerusalem, as well as a "Mizrach Compass," allowing travelers to know the direction of Jerusalem from anywhere in the world.
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