Author: Geller

Accommodations: We had Le meridian sea view rooms which were beautiful and spacious. The hotel staff were all great. The outdoor pool was not heated but there was a beautiful indoor pool right next to the outdoor pool. The pool deck and beach(rocky beach not sand) were beautiful and the weather was perfect for sitting outside. The hotel spa had amazing prices with 15 percent discount for program members. Food: The food was delicious and plentiful! Breakfast was an amazing Israeli breakfast with many options (salads, cheese, waffles, omelets, shakshuka, and many more). Lunch and dinner were always meat, however very good. The food always tasted fresh even during the last few days. There was always variety at each meal including fish and vegetarian options. We would have loved a couple of dairy meals other than breakfast. We did bring this up to the director of the program, Yehuda Vered, and he not only made it happen for shalashudis (not the original plan) and said he would take this into consideration for coming years. As for dessert there were two pastries chefs flown in from israel and the dessert was delicious. Always lots of fruit available as well. There was no proper tea room (American style) however there was always water, juice, coffee and tea and some cakes available. Every day there was a “sweet hour” where they brought out lots of cakes, cookies, and chips. The wine selection was not that great and alcohol (cognac and liqueur) was only served during kiddish. The shabbos and yontif kiddish was beautiful! The Vered family was very helpful. They were approachable, accommodating, and very warm- especially Nathalie. Over all this was a great experience and we would absolutely go back. The location may change for the coming year.