“A land of contrast”: a perfect description of this country. The Nabatean ruins of the route of incense in the Negev desert, the Bauhaus architectural heritage of Tel-Aviv, the old town of Jerusalem, the Crusaders’ city of St Jean of Acre, the world centre of Baha’i Faith in Haifa, all listed as World Heritage Sites, are truly ravishing things for travellers with eclectic tastes.