The Ritz-Carlton is making its Israeli debut in 2013 with The Ritz-Carlton, Herzliya, a coastal resort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The seaside getaway (the first ever kosher Ritz-Carlton, complete with a synagogue, kosher kitchens and Shabbat elevators) is centrally located – just 15 minutes from Tel Aviv and an hour from Jerusalem. Decorated in calming shades of gold and blue, the 197 luxury guest rooms – including 82 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites – will have views of the sea. Guests will be able to relax in the Eastern Mediterranean sun at the rooftop pool or by lounging on the beach.