'Charming Eilat'
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Eilat among TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations on the rise
Israeli resort city could become one of most popular destinations in the world, according to travel website's 2014 Travelers' Choice awards.
The Israeli resort city of Eilat
is one of the top 10 destinations on the rise around the world, according to TripAdvisor's 2014 Travelers' Choice awards, which are based on visitors' recommendations and rankings on the American travel website.
The city of Da Nang in Vietnam, which according to CNN is "known for its Buddhist sanctuaries, tranquil beaches and culinary tours," made it to the top of the list.
Eilat. 'Clear waters are a huge draw for divers, while the reefs of Coral Beach Nature Reserve are perfect for snorkelers' (Photo: Shutterstock)
"Charming Eilat," which ranked 10th, is according to TripAdvisor editors "one of Israel’s most popular resort cities. Nestled at the Northern tip of the Red Sea, Eilat’s warm, clear waters are a huge draw for divers, while the reefs of Coral Beach Nature Reserve are perfect for snorkelers.
"Above sea level, the ancient copper mines of Timna National Park are begging to be explored, as are the shops, bars and restaurants of the seaside promenade."
Da Nang, Vietnam. First place (Photo: Shutterstock)
Eilat is not the only destination on the rise in our region.
The Mediterranean area was represented on the list by the Egyptian city of Hurghada in the eighth place, Bodrum City in Turkey in the fifth place, and the Cypriot city of Limassol in the third place.
Meanwhile, the city of Wildwood in New Jersey was selected as the top destination on the rise in the United States.
The top 10 Destinations on the Rise according to TripAdvisor:
- Da Nang, Vietnam
- Sihanoukville, Cambodia
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Ao Nang, Thailand
- Bodrum City, Turkey
- Naha, Japan
- Hurghada, Egypt
- Kazan, Russia
- Manaus, Brazil
- Eilat, Israel
