Winter in Israel

From Anthony Grant, former About.com Guide

A visit to the souk in Akko (Acre), an ancient port on Israel's Mediterranean coast, uncovers exotic spices and unique gifts galore. Kissed by the past, Akko was for a time the chief port in the Eastern Mediterranean, and figured prominently in the Crusades. And even it's raining during your visit, don't worry: the best parts of Akko are underground.