DAN HOTELS OF ISRAEL A SUPER EXPERIENCE King David Street Is A Lively Spot RUTH ROVNER SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH NEWS I t's a sunny day on King David Street and the scene is lively. Tourists with cameras admire the distinctive stone tower of the Jerusalem YMCA. A father in Chasidic garb pushes a baby carriage. Students stand talking outside Hebrew Union College. While some pedestrians stroll and others wait for buses, Mustafa Mabad is coming down the street in quite another way. Moving at a leisurely pace, he sits high on his handsome white horse, Gandu. Mr. Mabad is heading toward Liberty Bell Garden where he'll offer rides to youngsters. He lives in Old City and often travels by horseback along King David Street. "I come this way all the time — why not?" he asks as he ambles along. per person in double room including breakfast Starting at DAN PANORAMA, TEL AVIV — DAN PANORAMA, HAIFA DAN PEARL, JERUSALEM* — DAN CAESAREA Any combination of Dan Hotels for a minimum of seven nights. "Scheduled opening Summer 1995 Rates valid as of March 1, 1995 (varies by season) eventful history. It was built in 1934, and then in 1946 it was bombed by Israeli underground fighters who wanted to drive the British out of the country; and the attack indeed hastened their de- parture. The entire right wing of the hotel was completely rebuilt after the attack. Illustrious guests — presi- dents, kings, diplomats, celebri- ties — all have stayed in this deluxe hotel with its grand lobby and Old World ambiance. But despite its formality, I also found it to be friendly and wel- coming, even to a visitor like me who was not a guest at the ho- tel but was just dropping in. Even so, bellboy Gershon Draiman had a cheerful smile and a friendly greeting when I approached. PHOTO BY RUTH ROVNER per person in double room including breakfast KING DAVID, JERUSALEM — DAN TEL AVIV — DAN CARMEL, HAIFA DAN ACCADIA, HERZLIYA — DAN EILAT* Any combination of Dan Hotels for a minimum of seven nights. 'Opening July 1995 Rates valid as of March 1, 1995 (varies by season) r For information and reservations, please call your travel agent or A view of Jerusalem from the YMCA tower. Israel Hotel Representatives (212) 752-6120 or outside New York State Toll Free: 800-223-7773/4 or FAX: (212) 759-7495 A Brooklyn native, he's spend- Whether one is on horseback or foot, King David Street is one ing a year in Jerusalem studying of Jerusalem's most interesting and was glad to land a temporary ones to explore: distinctive ar- job as bellboy at the King David. chitecture, a famous hotel, an ob- "The staff is very friendly and I servation tower with a stunning really like working here," he said. After admiring the grandeur of view, galleries and shops. All this and more can be found on a street the lobby, I headed for the cafe which typifies the variety of the with its large picture windows af- fording views of the hotel's spa- city itself That's why, on a recent visit to cious gardens and swimming pool. The host, wearing a formal Jerusalem, I decided to plan a black tuxedo, led me to a table sightseeing excursion focused en- tirely on King David Street. On with a view, where I sipped my an earlier trip, I had been so busy coffee in style. It was tempting to linger even with all the city's well known at- longer, but there was much more tractions — Yad Veshem, the Is- rael Museum, the Old City, the on King David Street to explore. sites on Mount Scopus — that I Near the hotel, I admired the an- hardly had time for everyday tiques, jewelry and Judaica in the pleasures like enjoying a street window of A. Zadok, and briefly that captures so much of met the Yemenite family who own the store. Jerusalem's special ambiance. Nearby, too, was Frank Meisler's I started my tour with a visit to the prestigious hotel that helps gallery. Several days earlier, I had visited his headquarters in Old Jaf- give the street its prominence. A stately stone building, the fa. This Jerusalem branch gave me King David Hotel has had an another chance to admire intricate YOUR CAR IN ISRAEL' On Your Next Cruise! LLI (7 days or more) LU CD CC LL LU ELDAN 1111‘ Save an Extra $50' per person (I) CC) (4((f/ g (r;leiv ,g swere/ FROM PER WEEK with this ad We have the lowest rates on most cruise lines but you must call immediately to secure your space. Some at 50% Off! CELLULAR PHONE IN EVERY CAR 'EXC TYPE A USA & CANADA 800-938-5000 IN NY: 212-629-6090 VALID: 6/1/95-7/4/95 THE CRUISE SHOPPE a division of SUMMIT TRAVEL 810 - 932-1188 29214 Orchard Lake Rd. • Farmington Hills S. of 13 Mile Rd. Between Kinkos and Burger King ■ INIS CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS! Call The Jewish News 'Restrictions apply 68 UNUIAITED MILEAGE • EXC. INS. - 11••••• ■ 354.5959