Cheap Holidays 2011 - Ever Thought of Israel As a Place for Cheap Holidays in 2011?

Traditionally when we think of cheap holidays and cheap package deals, we think of Turkey, Greece, Spain or Morocco. However, a true gem right on the shores of the warm Mediterranean Sea is Israel, only five hours flying time from the UK. As a travel agent, I was fortunate enough to visit Israel as a guest of the Israeli tourism board, and found Tel Aviv to be one of the best beach resort cities I have ever visited, rivaling Miami and Cape Town as a cosmopolitan, hot and vibrant city with beach cocktail bars, fantastic hotels and huge variety of restaurants and nightclubs.

A short one hour's drive away and perfect for a day trip away is Jerusalem, at the crossroads of most of the world's religions. It is impossible not to be amazed at each massively important historical site as you walk past it, and I have to say Jerusalem is one of the most special and awe inspiring cities I have ever visited. Not very far from Jerusalem is the Dead Sea, where you can float on the surface due to the extreme high density of salt in the water - a genuine 'must do' on any travelers world itinerary.

So, if you looking at cheap holidays for 2011 and want to try someplace completely different and return with photos that none of friends have seen over and over again from the same destinations that everyone goes to - try Israel. It is even possible as a short break of around 4 days, so it is perfect for one of the bank holidays on 2011. To find the cheapest way of travelling to Israel, use the search engines on www.thecheapholidayshop.com, truly your one stop shop for cheap holidays in 2011.