Sidon is proudly
considered the capital of the south. It was the third great Phoenician city-state on the Mediterranean coast.
The name Sidon was probably derived from the Semitic root SYD, meaning to fish or hunt. In the
biblical and Homeric accounts, the term Sidonian designates the
inhabitants of the Phoenician coast...[more]
The
hotel industry in Lebanon has in recent years witnessed remarkable
growth, and more are being built to this day. The hotels
range in type and one is never at a loss for a good choice.
Furnished
apartments
and other types of residences, including villas, chalets, hostels and
camping sites are also available.
Eco-Tourism in
Lebanon has gained widespread appeal
in the last few years from both government and NGOs. As a result, several natural locations across the
nation were declared
protected areas.
Lebanon enters written history with the Canaanites in the
third millennium BC, but archeology demonstrates that it
had a
history stretching back
far beyond that.
With its
mountains, sea, natural beauty, all kinds of sports and
entertainment, Lebanon is truly the most diverse and
unique country that offers spectacular resorts for all
seasons.
Lebanon's
nightlife is vibrant
with much of it focused in or around Beirut - party capital of the Middle
East. There are all types of bars
and pubs to meet every taste.
Restaurants
in Lebanon indeed reflect the country's character -
offering prime service and both international and local
cuisine.
Both
international and local
car rental agencies
in Lebanon provide quality cars at reasonable prices
all year round.
Most
hotels in Lebanon have well equipped
conference rooms of
international standards which can host conferences
of
all
specifications.
