Update : Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here. Would you like to take your family to Tel Aviv? Learn how to get there on miles and points, when to visit, where to stay and more with TPG 's essential guide to planning a trip to Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, Israel's most cosmopolitan city, known for its white sand beaches on the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, offers green space and plenty of kid-friendly museums and amusement parks that make it perfect for families to visit.
And parents and kids alike will enjoy the stellar food options — going to the bustling Carmel Market is an activity in itself! Getting there with points and miles is feasible -- especially with the recent announcement that, as of July 1, , you can use your Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles to book El Al flights. There are also plenty of family-friend hotels in the city.
Once you've booked those, it's time to start planning what you'll do when you're there. Walk on the promenade along the coastline and see which spot grabs your fancy — we like Hilton Beach and Metzizim. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes at the beach, so if you don't bring a picnic, you can easily grab a bite to eat. Remember to bring sunscreen and drink plenty of water because the sun is strong. And, expect lots of crowds, especially Fridays and Saturdays.
Stroll or picnic in Tel Aviv's largest park. Kids will love clambering around the acre rock garden landscaped with cacti and the 5-acre tropical garden, which is home to swans and orchids.
There's even a small petting zoo with deer, ibex, ostriches and emus. It's free of charge and located next to the parking area. Kayaks, pedal boats and canoes are available on either the Yarkon River that runs through the middle of the park, or on one of the several lakes in the park.
