This is a beautiful area of Israel and having always been fascinated by the Dead Sea, it was exciting to get to float in it. Really quite an amazing feeling. I guess maybe it is a bit like weightlessness. I did wish I hadn't left my water shoes behind though as the bottom was difficult to walk on being all salt crystals. Overall, this is an amazing place and a lot of fun, too.

I was so looking forward to this visit and when we drove along the shore my thought was "is this it?" There were some nice photgraphic moments, especially when the sun set over the mountains but other than that, very disappointed. It certainly has "shrunk" considerable but in my mind, Galillee is much more pituresque. I'm so glad we didn't book to stay in a hotel there.

It is a wonderful experience, of course. But at the moment the beach look like a camping not-so-well managed: approximate locker rooms, embarrassing shower, no restaurant and a terrific beach bar. Furthermore the access to the water is very unconfortable: be careful as soon as you enter: muddy waters impede to see the sharp rocks just at the shore.

The region around the Dead Sea is desolate. The Dead Sea is a major destination for travelers. Stay near the shore when you swim.; As they say, drowning seems to be just about impossible, because the water pushes you up. Occasionally, visitors do get into difficulties. The showers are fine, but things can get busy at holiday times. We enjoyed our visit to the Dead Sea. By the way, the Dead Sea water is said to be good for skin conditions.

Desert behind, dead sea ahead with total absence of human presence. I wanted to stop, but it was not possible, so only view during the trip. Arriving from Jerusalem, I noticed the increase of heat and humidity. I travelled by bus from Jerusalem Central Bus Station 3rd Floor, bus n. 444.

This was a once in a lifetime experience. The location we chose had a ramp and railings to guide you safely to the water. Their was a structure built to provide shade while you floated. Their was a shower to rinse of the salt and a spot to rinse feet and shoes. We visited in the middle of June - air temperature was 115 F. water temperature was about 90F. Just trying to walk in the water gave the sensation of bouncing.

Oh, this place is stunning!!! We went here after visiting Masada, and we were blown away by the views and the water itself. There is no mud here like on some of the other beaches, however if you go to the Hotel area right in the south, there are shops you can buy mud packs from and cover yourself before taking an exfoliating swim! The temperatures were extremely high when we went, and we had jelly shoes on which were amazing considering not only how hot the sea was, but also how hard the salt was! This is a magical place to be, and I can not begin to describe the feeling of floating in the sea - you have to concentrate to put your feet back on a the bed!

After spending four days in Tel Aviv, we hired a driver to take us to the Dead Sea and then on to Jerusalem. The ride to the Dead Sea took about 90 minutes. The last part of the ride, when you’re descending down to the lowest point on Earth, is a long series of curves, so not for those who get carsick. But for me the approach was really the best part because the view is spectacular. We arranged for day passes at Herod’s resort,l for $105 per person. It was fine but pretty dated and in need of some remodeling. The sand was way too hot to walk on, so we opted to go into the outdoor pool, which contained the salt water from the sea. We were cautioned not to get our heads wet because the water, which is 33% salt, would is bad for the eyes. But we were still able to get the same experience of floating on our backs. It was Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, so none of the shops were open to purchase any of the products. The day pass included admission to the beach and pools and the sauna, lockers, showers and a buffet lunch. The lunch was OK, but it was so hot out that none of the entree choices were very appealing. We stuck to the salads and fresh fruit. We were there about two hours, which in my opinion, was sufficient, before heading to Jerusalem. The cost of the trip was $600 plus tip, which was a lot more than if we had taken public transportation, but since it was Saturday, the buses and trains run infrequently, so it made sense for us. Because Jerusalem pretty much shuts down for the Sabbath, we purposely planned to use that day to travel from Tel Aviv via the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea is an extraordinary body of water. The Dead Sea is the densest, saltiest major lake on Earth. It's said that the natural buoyancy of the water makes it impossible to drown, but you should be careful. The natural salts have healing properties. By the way, the Dead Sea lies between the two nations of Isael and Jordan.