Just got back from 5 day is Israel and had best trip ever. I have been to 48 countries now and must say this was my favorite trip, probably due to a great tour guide (PM me for info on tour guide).

I was one day in TLV (Sheraton as Plat was treated great) and 4 days at Crown Plaza Jerusalem (Plat was nothing special, no club access, etc.).

Weather was a little cold but not too bad. We though CP was going to be a little of beaten path but after you figure walk only 20 minutes to downtown and 40 minutes to old city. Nice peaceful, safe walk. Actually never felt unsafe entire time there.

Dead Sea was of course warm and we only had one day of bad rain. Rest of time no rain but as I said a little chilly. Seems all speak English.