. TEL AVIV -- Israel's largest city with more than a million inhabitants and the country's largest resort with high rise hotels, fine restaurants, world class beach, sailing, ancient markets, internet cafes, modern universities, museums, gardens -- and traffic! Celebrate Independence Day and Memorial Day and visit nearby Jaffa.. HERZLIYYA -- Tour Israel's answer to California's Silicon Valley. Almost every high tech company in the world, including some born in Israel, operates in this rapidly growing town.. NETANYA -- Watch skilled artisans change rough diamonds into elegant jewelry at Netanya's National Diamond Center.. CAESAREA -- Walk in the footsteps of the conquering Romans and touch the ancient remains of their aqueducts and amphitheaters.. KIBBUTZIM -- Experience the laid back lifestyle of those who inhabit the kibbutz communities throughout Israel. Agriculture, education, the arts and religion are all part of the scene.. ARMAGEDDON -- Known alternately as Megiddo, this biblical site is where many people believe the final battle of civilization will be fought as the forces of "good" conquer the forces of "evil". . AKKO -- Besieged and influenced by everyone from the Visigoths to the Crusaders and beyond, this historic Arab town is a visual delight.. HAIFA -- See the country's second largest seaport, the Bahai faith's international headquarters, and Haifa's sculpture-laden Peace Park. Meet the person who created the sculptures.. DRUZE VILLAGE -- Admire the work of master weavers, meet the non-Muslim Arab inhabitants of Daliat-el-Carmel, and marvel at the beauty of a nearby nature reserve.. NAZARETH -- Visit the town where Jesus grew up and see Mary's Well, Basilica of the Annunciation, and Church of Jesus the Adolescent.. SEA OF GALILEE -- Sail on Israel's largest body of fresh water to visit some of Christianity's most important holy sites near Tiberias. . HULA VALLEY -- Learn about the conversion of a swamp into Israel's 10,000-acre "bread basket" and the reintroduction of once indigenous wildlife.. METULLA -- Proceed with caution in this exceptionally pretty but heavily patrolled northernmost town precariou