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Holiday in Eilat 2006/7 | close window |
We stayed at the Lagoona Hotel and it could not be faulted, right in the middle of the hotels by the Lagoon.
First class food, service, gym, table tennis, pool, nightly entertainment and a magnificent night hosted by the hotel on New Years Eve
Below is an ariel view of the hotel I took when para sailing
Day one was the only cold and wet one so we went to the Underwater Observatory, Marine Park on Corel Beach . Visitors to the Underwater Observatory Marine Park in Eilat can experience the wonders of the Red Sea without having to dip so much as a finger in the water. The park offers a dazzling array of experiences. There's the Circular Reef Tank, which presents a sample of the rich assortment of species that live around a reef, then there's the Shark Pool, which holds 15 different types of shark. The Young Turtle Pool nurtures baby hawksbill turtles for release back into the wild, and is the first place in the world which has succeeded in breeding them in captivity. The Underwater Observatory enables visitors to experience the sea at a depth of six metres, while the observatory's yellow submarine - Jacqueline - can dive to a depth of 60 metres, enabling many to enjoy the wonderful silent underwater world of the Gulf of Eilat's deeper coral reefs. Back on dry land, the Aquarium Room is one of the best in the world and well-equipped with educational information. Add to this the Fossilized Reef, the Dark Room, the Oceanarium and the Special Displays Room and you have a day's worth of fascination for the whole family. Here are a few pictures, in the picture to the right you can see the staff cleaning the bottom in diving gear. |
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Nice Mermaids too ! |
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Then next day we met up with Nick, Judy's brother, on the beach |
I could not resist a swim in that crystal clear red sea |
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This was the view looking at the beach with Jordon in the background |
Looking the other way you could see the top of the undersea restaurant |
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Back at the hotel we played table tennis |
Later in the week I won a bottle of champers winning the weekly tournament |
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We chilled out by the pool a lot which was overlooking the Marina |
There were some stunning views in the pool |
We walked about quite a bit |
Finally stumbling across the Kings City |
This was the Kings City at night |
Kings City Kings City is located at the end of Eilat’s promenade, near the Eastern Lagoon. In this magnificent palace, you’ll discover a theme park in the style of the ancient kings offering visitors an amazing trip back in time, including caves, a cruise through King Solomon’s Halls, and a wealth of interactive activities with the most up-to-date technologies. The huge palace offers adventure, curiosity and fun for all ages, ensuring an unforgettable and unique experience for everyone. Travel Back in Time Cave of Illusions The Biblical Cave King Solomon’s Waterfalls Costing $40M it was quite an experience !! |
Your head on a plate illusion |
Wierd !! |
Even the pisser was pissed as a parrot |
Wierd bent stuff by pressing buttons |
Biblical characters on the boat ride |
Riding around the top on a boat |
The moment of coming from top to bottom in a dive, blurred, but awesome |
Haha, one can never beat these things |
A brilliant afternoon was spent there, Too much to really explain, The 4D cinema was fantastic. Ducks flew over you putting wind in your hair and even when a plague of rats run out they tickled you legs. Water was squirted on you many times when dolphins jumped off the screen. Besides the wars, when arrows stopped in front of your face. Very educational also about biblical times and the pyramids and all tha shit. |
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But good fun, I tried twice |
Weheee. New Years Eve was here !!
New Years Eve .. what a wonderful night ! |
Superb dinng room |
Our lil friendly sparrow was sleeping, he was in the dining room all week |
Yummy food, then the managment sent us champers |
The gardens and pool were done up specially |
Fantastic lighting !! |
We ajourned to the bar |
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Our favourite waitress |
Taken by the barman |
Next day we needed fresh air .. so we rented a boat |
Driving off to the Dolphin reef |
Looking back at the Eilat hotels .. this is the Hilton |
Panning right there are more |
Hey this one is friendly |
More in the sanctuary |
Last dinner, Carole getting soup |
What yummy food it was |
What a fantastic seven nights !! Thanks Alan and Maureen for your compamy |