Natanya

Founded in the 1920s as an agricultural center, Natanya has grown into Israel’s largest Mediterranean resort (well, excluding Tel Aviv), popular with affluent retirees. This Miami-on-ttie-Med has virtually none of the hostels and self-service restaurants which attract budget travelers. The town’s cultural offerings also cater to an older, wealthier clientele; an orchestra, a bridge club, and even a series of meetings for single tourists overshadow a handful of cinemas, bars, and discos.