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Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:22 am

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LEBANON GOLF CLUBS : Golf Clubs in Lebanon Guide

Admin2 — Wed May 17, 2006 6:07 am

Author: Admin2

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 6:07 am

LEBANON GOLF CLUBS : Golf Clubs in Lebanon Guide

The Golf Club of Lebanon

The Golf Club Of Lebanon is a beautiful green oasis of sun soaked tranquility located adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea between Beirut’s Southern suburbs and its international Airport .

“The Club” as it is known to its members, was established in 1923 To provide a venue for sport, recreation, entertainment and social enjoyment to members, guests and visitors alike who are looking for a comfortable place to escape the congestion and noise of the bustling capital city.

The Club features an 18-hole championship quality golf course, the most modern and fully equipped Tennis Centre in Lebanon, an Aquatic centre with 33-meter Six-lane swimming pool, diving tank and a junior pool for young children.

There are outdoor basketball courts, a children’s playground and a lovely family picnic and sun-tanning garden adjacent to the swimming pool.
For indoor activities, the Central Club Building houses Squash court, a billiard and snooker room, a recreational table games rooms, an old English style Pub and the club’s administrative offices .

To serve patrons dining needs, the Club’s main dining Restaurant is located in the Aquatic Centre and there are additional food preparation and banquet facilities in the Golf Pavilion and the Central Club Building.

In recent years, The Club has begun a major renewal and upgrading program to all its facilities. The past year has been particularly active. Recent improvements include a major upgrading to the Tennis Center’s six court surfaces and perimeter fencing in order that Lebanon’s Davis Cup Matches can be hosted at the Tennis center in July 2005.

The Aquatic Centre has had the swimming /diving tank and the junior pool tank completely resurfaced. A new overflow water recirculation system has been installed as well as an entirely new tile pool deck. In addition, the surrounding picnic / Sun tanning gardens have been expanded and new pool and garden furniture has been added .

The Golf Course has added two new “Grass Traps” to the conventional sand trap hazards . An attractive new feature has been added at the artificial lake with the addition of a small but colorful flock of ducks and geese . And the grass greens have been improved markedly as a result of new turf management techniques A new tee box has been added to the one of the redesigned holes and more new mature trees have been planted .

The storm drain infrastructure around the artificial lake has had a major upgrading done . Finally, the exterior retaining walls on the extremities of the golf course have been improved to prevent any flooding from adjacent properties.

The Golf Club of Lebanon
Ouzai - Beer Hassan
next to Henry chehab barrack
P.O.Box 11-3099
Beirut - Lebanon
Tel: 00961 1 826335-6-7
Fax: 00961 1 822474
Cell: 00961 3 609412
E-mail: info@GolfClub.org.lb

Source: golfclub.org.lb

LEBANON SCUBA DIVING : Scuba Diving in Lebanon Guide

Admin2 — Wed May 17, 2006 3:33 am

Author: Admin2

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:33 am

LEBANON SCUBA DIVING : Scuba Diving in Lebanon Guide

Ship wrecks in Beirut:

"The Macedonian"

The "Macedonian" was cargo ship sailing regularly between Egypt and Lebanon. It sank in the early 60s during a strom. During this day, as sailing to close to the shore, the "Macedonian" hit the shollow reefs near Beirut
The wreck is located at 500 meters North of Raouche and several hundred meters in front of the Long Beach resort
Site's Description
The wreck is located at a depth averaging between 15 and 20 meters, which it makes it easy to access to all levels starting PADI's "Open Water" divers and CMAS * divers.

It is divided into two parts. The first one is only wreckage and the second one is the most interesting.

Currents are often strong on this spot and waves are generally high. Diving in this spot is quit difficult when the sea is rough and currents strong. When the currents are strong, one could end his drift dive on "Stingray reef" several hundred meters North-West. Visibility in this area is generally good (during July the visibility is average and some time low).

Marine life is very abundant (as you could see in the image above) in this area. You could encounter schools of fish, Groupers, moray eels and octopuses

"Le Souffleur"

This site is located at 10 Km south of Beirut in front on the small city of "Kahldeh"
To reach this site, take a boat from your diving center. That will take you between 30 minutes. Finding this site is very difficult, so be sure to have a good guide, eather you well lose the site
Site's Description
Divers should be minimum "Advanced Open Water" or CMAS ** divers and a good level of experience is required.

Descent and ascent should always be made along ancre line due to possible currents

The submarine wreck is divided into two parts distant from each other by some meters
The wreck lays at a depth averaging between 35 and 38 meters. The two parts of the submarine are well conserved. An antiarcraft cannon and a huge topedo lay at 150 meters from the wrec

On the botton of wreck's first part, you could spot a cannon and two torpedoes (it seams that one of then is in the launching tube !). The wreck is small, so do not try to go in it. It could very dangerous !

Marine life is generaly poor. You could encouter Nudybranches, Morayeels and some times Stingrays and Eaglerays

"The Alice B"

The “Alice B” is a cargo ship sank during the war by a group of militias in order to cash its insurance policy (1 Milion US $). Before sinking it, militias people took out nearly every thing including doors and cargo bay doors. Hence, “Alice B” is excellent for wreck dives
It is located at less than 1 miles North West of ATCL offshore Jounieh which is make it quit difficult to find

GPS : N 33 59.643 E 35 35.954
Site's Description
The wreck lies on a sandy bottom in a depth averaging between 34 and 38 meters. The visibility averages between 5 and 25 meters. When the visibility is good, the entire wreck is visible starting 10 meters depth !!
There is notting arround the wreck, so make sure to hit it !

This is a excellent wreck for wreck dives as it could be explored within 20 minutes

As it is a “Friendly Diver wreck” you could explore it’s interior starting from cargo bay, going through the sleeping quarter, engine rooms, the main control room, the kitchen and the living quarter. Don't forget to take a light, the wreck will appear to you better

Marine life is not abundant but you could encounter Schools of tuna, groupers, Lobsters and nudibranches

Diving Spots:

"The Sharks's reef"

The "Shark Reefs" or "Shark Point" are located about a 1,5 miles offshore of the Sea Rock (Raouche) and the sporting club of Beirut. It is composed of 5 reefs
Site's Description
"Sharks Reef" is formed by 5 reefs next to each other (the picture above is not completely exact but gives an idea of the position of the reefs), ranging from a depth of 25 to 35 meters, with drop off from 40 to 50 meters. Divers should be minimum "Advanced Open Water" or CMAS ** divers. A good level of experience is required

The site is washed by Southern currents bringing abundant marine life (including marine predators), and constantly renewing its waters. Those currents could be strong and hence one could made drift dives

Marine life is best between April and September. You could encouter huge Stingrays (on reef number 4), Eagle Rays, Morayeels, Octupus, Groupers and the two marine predators : the gray nurse shark and the smalltooth sandtiger. Those two sharks' type could be encountered in July and August. They usually disappear in September and October to come back again same time the year after

Underwater visibility avarages between 10 and 25 meters. Could be affected by currents and plankton

"The Stingray reef"

"Stingray reef" is located about a 0.5 miles north-west offshore of the military beach of Beirut
Site's Description
Maximum depth of this site is 30 meters and dives are done on an average of 20 meters. All divers could access to this dive starting PADI's "Open Water" divers and CMAS * divers

This site is a patchwork of rocky reefs and sand beds. Marine life is not great, nevertheless in June and July, divers could encounter in the sand beds big amount of rays : Stingrays, Eagle rays, Electric rays, Thornback rays ...

This site is washed by strong Southern currents. Underwater visibility avarages between 10 and 25 meters. Could be affected by currents and plankton

"AUB CANYON"

"AUB CANYON" is a facing AUB's (American University of Beirut) beach. This site could be accessed by boat or from the shore (AUB's beach)
"AUB CANYON" was called "Sharks Hole" by fishermen during the 60s and the 70s as sharks were encoutered and caputered. Nowadays sharks doesn't exist on this spot and could be encountered on "Shrak point ou Shark Land"

GPS : N 33 54.369 E 35 28.936
Site's Description
The bottom is rocky, starts at 5 meters down to 25-30 meters. "AUB CANYON" walls start at 25-30 meters and drop to 300 meters. This spot is good for all divers starting PADI's "Open Water" divers, CMAS * divers, technical and enriched air divers (Trimix, Nitrox ...) (be aware walls drops very quickly !! Control your buoyancy !!)

Between October and June, visibility is quit good. Visibility drops during summer (June, August and September). It averages between 6 and 20 meters. Rain and river run-off effect the visibility.
This spot is ideal when winds are blowing as it is protected by the near by land

Marine life is diverse. You could find groupers, Morayeels, Octopus, Calamrs, little fishes and Groupers. You could encouter rays and perhaps Spanish dancers !

Between 25 and 40 meters you could encouter small caves with corals and fixed Flora and Fauna (don't forget your light !!). You could encounter lots of fisherman nets and a huge ancre laying at a depth of 43 meters

"Halat Mushroom"

This site is located near of the city of Halat, at 20 kilometre north of Beirut.
Le Site
It is a big rock which shape is a big mushroom. It is located at a depth averaging between 35 and 45 meters, which it makes accessible only to divers with good diving experience (levels starting PADI's "Advanced Open Water" divers and CMAS ** divers).

This spot is quit difficult to find. Local divers such as « Xtreme Divers » could help you reaching it.

The mushroom partly surrounded by a beautiful rocky reef, full of corrals and some small gorgonas. A small tunnel separates the mushrom from the reef. You will firstly reach the upper part of the mushroom (35 meters depth), then you could go down along his trunk. until the 45 meters depth. Marine life is abundant. You encounter small fishes, groupers, moray eels, shellfish, jellyfishes, octopuses

Don’t forget your underwater light, small caves and small holes are abundant on the mushroom and the nearby reef. You could find some small corals (red ones !!), lobsters, moray eels and octopuses

Currents are weak on this spot. You could enter a cold thermocline at 40 meters depth.

Source:web.cyberia.net.lb

For more information on diving schools:

http://www.nisd-online.com

http://www.sharksdiveteam.com

Lebanon Tourism & Travel Guide

Admin2 — Wed May 17, 2006 3:02 am

Author: Admin2

Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 3:02 am

Lebanon Tourism & Travel Guide

Lebanon is a small country in the Middle East. Until mid 70s, it was a very popular destination for both travelers and businessmen. The capital Beirut was considered as Paris of the middle east.

The civil war changed that. Now that the war is over, Lebanon is getting back on its feet. And it still is a lovely country with ancient monuments, great nature scenery, and the possibility to ski and go the the beach on the same day.

Baalbek is also on your must see list. The ruins are very impressive. Baalbek can be visited easily from the town of Zahle , which is worth a visit itself.

On the coast you'll find several nice places to visit as well, such as Sidon , Tripoli and Tyre. The mountain scenery of Bcharre is great and you should try to find the time to go hiking there.

Don't miss visiting Jeita cave, it's something you would not want to miss.

Beirut:

History

Beirut was built on the largest rocky promontory of the coast the near center of the country. Later it would become capital of the modern nation, but in ancient times its deep harbor and central location were not so apparent and the city was overshadowed by more powerful neighbors. Its earliest name was "Birot," a Semitic word meaning "well" or "source" . When the city states of Sidon and Tyre began to decline in the first millennium B.C., Berytus, as it was then called, acquired more influence, but it was not until Roman times that it became an important port and cultural center with its famed Roman Law School. After Roman power waned, Greek influence dominated in the Byzantine period beginning in the 4th century A.D. Later, the Crusaders held the city for some 200 years. It was only at the end of the 19th century, after 400 years of Ottoman rule, that Beirut began to develop and modernize.

Modern Beirut, which has well over a million inhabitants, remains the cultural and commercial center of the country. Although the city center was left in ruins by the war, business was taken to other parts of Beirut and commerce continued as usual. In the 1990's, however, plans were made to reconstruct and develop this war-ruined area. Over a period of 25 years the project will turn Beirut into a city that is modern yet retains its familiar eastern flavor. Such landmarks as Martyrs' Square, the Parliament Building, the Serail and the traditional souks are all part of the new design that covers 1.6 million square meters.

Extensive archaeological investigations into the city's past are also being carried out under the general redevelopment plan.

Museum of Antiquities

It was a miracle, but although the Syrians and the Israeli used th place as an army post, the collection has remained intact. After the war the museum has undergone a major renovation. It absloutely worth a visit.

Source: world66.com

Al Omari Mosque (Beirut)

Description: One of the first buildings to be restored following the war, the Al Omari Mosque dates from 1291. In this year the Mamluks rested control of Beirut from the Crusaders and converted the former 12th century Crusader church (Cathedral of St. John) into the great mosque. Note: According to Islamic tradition, non-Muslims are typically not allowed to enter mosques or sacred sites. However, non-Muslim visitors may be able to visit the courtyard gardens and may find someone they can ask for permission to enter. Visitors should be appropriately attired and remove their shoes before entering. Entry is not permitted during prayer hours and not permitted at any time during the month of Ramadan.

American University of Beirut (AUB) Museum
Website: http://ddc.aub.edu.lb/projects/museum/

Description: One of two archaeological museums in Beirut, the AUB Museum was founded in 1868 with a donation from General Cesnola, the American Counsel in Cyprus. It is the third oldest museum in the Near East and houses a collection of artifacts from the early Stone Age to the Islamic period. Some special collections include the museum s 10,000 coins from various time periods, Phoenician figurines and ancient engravings and clay tablet writings.

Ancient Tell of Beirut

Description: Recent archaeological excavation revealed evidence of the existence of Beirut as a city during Phoenician times. Ramparts and other settlements remains were discovered.

Beirut Central District - Solidere
Website: http://solidere-online.com/thecity/enjoyover.html

Description: The trendy Solidere area of downtown Beirut has been beautifully restored and is a center for family outings, cafes, shopping, and leisurely walks. The government has paid special attention to rebuilding this area since the war, and today the buildings are magnificant architectural gems, with yellow stonework, arabesque archways, and wrought-iron scrollwork. The cobblestone pedestrian streets are lined with shops selling unique traditional crafts, trendy designer fashions, jewelry, and many other things. There are over 70 restaurants and sidewalk cafes, which are popular places to spend a warm evening. At the center of Solidere is the Place dEtoile and Clock Tower, a popular area for children to ride bikes and play while their parents relax at a nearby cafe. Solidere is also home to several Roman ruins sites that have been uncovered and preserved, several notable mosques and churches, and the National Parliament Building.

Beirut Roman Baths

Description: The ruins of this extensive Roman Bath complex are located just west of the Solidere (Beirut Central District) region, below the Grand Serail. Discovered in the 1960s and restored in the late-1990s, the site contains the remnants of the brick vaults and columns that supported the floors, allowing hot air to circulate. The ruins are surrounded by landscaped terraces and Mediterranean-style gardens. Open air concerts and events are frequently held here.

National Museum of Beirut
Website: http://www.beirutnationalmuseum.com/

Description: Built in 1937, the National Museum of Beirut houses antiquities and treasures from all over Lebanon, dating from prehistoric times through the Ottoman period. Located on the Green Line during the war, the museum building and some of its artifacts were severely damaged or destroyed. Following the end of the war (1991), funds were raised and restoration work took place between 1995-2000. The museum was reopened in 1999. With a rich collection covering an expansive time period, the museum is a “must-see.”

Source: destinationlebanon.com

Lebanon Embassies overseas - Lebanon Embassy List

Admin2 — Tue May 16, 2006 5:11 pm

Author: Admin2

Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 5:11 pm

Lebanon Embassies overseas - Lebanon Embassy List

ALGERIA
Lebanese Embassy

14, RUE DE Hoggar - Hydra
Telegram : AMBALIAN ALGER
Telex : 67952 AMLIBAN DZ
Fax : (2132) 692397
Telephone: 594977-693970-692396- 692397

ANTILLES ISLANDS
ANTILLES ISLANDS HONORARY CONSULATE
CURACAO

Winston Churchill weg 159 Willemstad
Telex:1111 MCI
Fax :(599)9690692
Telephone:(599)9984779

ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES 1425

Avenida del Libertador 2354
Telegram:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22866 LIBAN AR
Fax :(541)8022909
Telephone :8020466-8024492

AUSTRALIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY
CANBERRA

27 Endeavour Street
RED HILL A.C.T. 2603
Telegram: AMBALIBAN
Telex :61762 LEBANO AA
Fax : (00616)2397024
Telephone: (00616)2957378

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GENERAL CONSULATE AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY (N.S.W.2000)

Level 5-70 William Street
Telegram : SULIBAN WOOLLAHRA
Telex :72412 SULIBAN
Fax :(612)3607657
Telephone: (612)3615449-3610843- 3615364

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GENERAL CONSULATE MELBOURNE

117 Wellington St.
Windsor, 3181,Victoria
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :151135 SULIBAN AA.
Telephone:(6103)95294588/ 95294498
Fax :(6103)95293160

AUSTRIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY

A-1010 VIENNE
Oppolzergasse 6/1/3
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :11-5273 LIBAN-A
Fax :(43222)5334984
Teleph.:5338821-5338822

BAHRAIN
AL-MANAMA

Villa No.1791-Rue No.7333
Al-Manama 373
P.O.Box:32474
Fax:(973)784998
Telephone:(973)786994-785996

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Quatar Yatim II - Rue
Alkalifah Bureau N.310
Al-Manama 304
P.O.Box.2102
Telex:8699 UCC.BAH.BN
Fax:(973)232493
Telephone :232120

BELGIUM
LEBANESE EMBASSY
BRUXELLES 1050

2,Rue Guillaume Stocq
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22547 AMBAN B.
Fax :(322)6499002
Telephone :6499460-6499003

BRAZIL
LEBANESE EMBASSY
BRASILIA 70411-900

S.E.S. Avenida
Consular das Naboes Guadra 805 - Lote 17,
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :061-1295 ELIB BR.
Fax :(5561)2422327
Telephone :2424801-2424924

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GENERAL CONSULATE
RIO DE JANEIRO

Rua Dona Mariana-39 Botafogo
CEP 22280
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :35005 CGLI
Fax :(5521)2461905
Telephone :2666564-2261058

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GENERAL CONSULATE

SAO PAULO - 01310 - 100
Avenida Paulista, 688
16 Andar - C.P.1086
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :11-38228 CGLI BR.
Fax :(5511)2895081
Telephone: 2882399-2882514

BULGARIA
BULGARIA EMBASSY

SOFIA 1113
19 Rue Frederic
Bloc 1 App.2.
Telex:23140 AMLIB BG.
Fax :(3592)736003
Telephone:702168-720431- 700139

CAMEROON
CAMEROON HONORARY CONSULATE DOUALA
CONGO-BRAZZA VILLE

HONORARY CONSULATE BRAZZA VILLE
B.P.2082
Telex:5336
Telephone:(242)811364-810644 , 814504

CANADA
LEBANESE EMBASSY OTTAWA (ONTARIO)

640 Lyon Street-K1S 3Z5
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :0533571 AMBALIBAN OTT
Fax :(1613)2321609
Telephone :2365825-2365855

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GENERAL CONSULATE

MONTREAL,153 (QUEBEC)
40,Chemin Cote Ste.Catherine

P.Q.-H2V 2A2
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :05561105
Fax : (1514) 2760090
Telephone :2762638

CHILI
LEBANESE EMBASSY
SANTIAGO

Isidaro Goyenechea 3607
Las Condes
Teleg.:ANBALIBAN
Telex :440118 AMLIB CZ
Fax :(562)2325027
Telephone :2325028

CHINA
LEBANESE EMBASSY PEKIN

51 Tung Liu Chie-San Li Tun
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22113 AMLIB CN
Fax :(8610)5322770
Telephone :5321560-5322197- 5323281-5322589

COLOMBIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY
BOGOTA

Calle 74 N.12/44
B.P. 51084
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :44333 LIBAN CO
Fax :(571)2124446
Telephone :2128360-2357792

COSTA-RICA
BELIZE HONORARY CONSULATE BELIZE

M.SARKIS ABOU NEHRA Honorary Consul 1010 Queen Street
P.O.Box 297
Telephone:72380-44146-44075

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HONORARY CONSULATE SANJOSE

Apartado Postal 6637
1000 San Jose-C.A.
Fax: (506)310666
Telephone :226175-226334-315241

CUBA
LEBANESE EMBASSY LA HABANA

Calle 174 N.1707 entre
17Y 17A Siboney
Teleg.:AMBILIBAN
Telex :511671
Fax :(537)336432
Telephone: 336220-336221

CYPRUS
LEBANESE EMBASSY
NICOSIE

1 Qeen Olga Street
P.O.Box 1924
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :3056 AMBALIBAN CY
Fax : (3572) 467662
Telephone :442866-442216-466845

CZECH REPUBLICS
TCHEQUE REPUBLICS EMBASSY PRAGUE 1

Massarykovo Nabresi N.14
11000 Prague 1
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :123583 LIBN. C.
Fax :(422)293406
Telephone:293633-290254

EGYPT
LEBANESE EMBASSY
CAIRO

EL-Ghiza-Rue Ahmed Nassim
N.5
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :92227 LIBAN UN
Fax :(202)3610463
Telephone :3610623-3610474- 3610392

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GENERAL CONSULATE
ALEXANDRIE

64 Rue de la Liberte
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :54176 CGL
Telephone: (203)4826589

EQUADOR
HONORARY CONSULATE

GUAYAQUIL
V.M.Rendon 1006 Y.L.DE
Garaicoa
Telex: 42474 J.SAADE
Fax :(593)323798
Telephone :306702-311809

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HONORARY CONSULATE
QUITO
P.O.Box 8860
Telephone: 546247

FRANCE
LEBANESE EMBASSY PARIS

3 Villa Copernic, Paris XVI
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :641087 AMLIBAN PARIS
Fax :(331) 40671642
Telephone :40677575-40677263- 40671842-40671921

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Consular Section

123,Avenue de Malakoff
75116 Paris
Telegh.:(331)40672626- 40672640
Fax :(331)40672627

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GENERAL CONSULATE MARSEILLE 13008

424 Rue Paradis
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :441248 F
Fax : 3391 772675
Telephone: 3391 715060

GABON
LEBANESE EMBASSY LIBREVILLE

105 Haut de Gue-Gue
B.P. 3341
Telex:5547 AMBALIB GO
Telephone: (241)738937-731477
Fax : (241)736815

GAMBIA-MALI
HONORARY CONSULATE BANJUL

26,Buckle Street,
P.O.Box.134
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex:221 Massry GVD
Fax :(20)27677
Telephone :(220)28419- 29225

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Honorary Consulate BAMAKO

Rue Commandant
B.P.425
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telephone:(223)225627

GERMANY
D-BONN 53173

Rheinallee 27
Bad Godesberg
Teleg.: AMBALIBAN
Telex : 8869339 LIB-D
Fax : (49228)357560
Telephone: (49228) 956800-9568015

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BERLIN OFFICE Esplanada 8

D-BERLIN 13187
Telephone:(30)4722093-4724193
Fax :(30)4787511

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HONORORY CONSULATE
DUSSELDORF

Kaiserswerther str.166
40474 Dusseldorf
Telephone :(211)431512-453430

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HONORARY CONSULATE FRANKFURT

Mainzer Landstrasse 268
D-60326 Frankful/Main
Telephone:(69)7392244-7392251- 7306260
Fax : (69)7306165

GHANA
LEBANESE EMBASSY ACCRA

House F 864/1 off Contonments Road, OSU
P.O.Box 562
Teleg.:AMBILIBAN
Telex :2118 EMBLEB GH.
Telephone: (233)776727- 776745
Fax :(233)774187

GREAT BRITAIN
LEBANESE EMBASSY
LONDON W.8 4QM

21 Kensington Palace Gardens
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :262048 ALIBAN GR
Fax : (0044171) 2431699
Telephone: 2297265-2297266

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Consular Section
15 Palace Gardens Mews
London W.8
Telephone :7276696

GREECE
LEBANESE EMBASSY ATHENES

6 25th Martiou Street
Paleo Psychico 15452
Teleg.: AMBALIBAN
Telex :218572 AMLIB GR
Fax :(301)6755612
Telephone: 6755873 - 46755610

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HONORARY CONSULATE PATRAS (ACHAIE)

Kapsali N.11-1st Floor
Telephone: (061) 620311

GUINEA BISSAU

HONORARY CONSULATE BISSAU
C.P.78 Road Wilberforce
Fax: (245)201433

HOLLAND
LEBANESE EMBASSY LA HAYE

M.NAZIH ACHOUR Consular Frederik straat 22514 LK
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :32462 AMBLB NL
Fax :(3170)3620779
Telephone :3658906-3658907- 3658908

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HONORARY CONSULATE AMSTERDAM

De Ruyterkade 39, 3rd Floor
1012 AA Amsterdan,The Netherlands
Telex:15222
Fax :(3120)6258080
Telephone :(3120)6247604

HONGARY
LEBANESE EMBASSY BUDAPEST
M.JAOUDAT NOUREDDINE Ambassador C Sevi ut N.15/a 1025
Budapest II-B.P. 223
Telex:222700 Cedar
Fax :(361)2752184
Telephone:1764595

INDIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY
NEW-DELHI 110021

10 , Sardar Patel Road
Chanakyapuri
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :3161161 LBAN IN
Fax : (009111)3015555
Telephone: (009111)3013174 - 3013637

INDONESIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY

JAKARTA 110021

81, Jalan Y.B.R.V
Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan
Telex:60995 AMLIB IA
Fax :(6221)5207121
Telephone :5253074-5264306

IRAQ
LEBANESE EMBASSY BAGHDAD

Alliwadiat-Rue Askari N.51
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :212263 AMLIB IK
Fax :8849321
Telephone: (009641)8853011

IRAN
LEBANESE EMBASSY TEHERAN

Sepahbob Gharani Ave.
Shahid Kalantari Str.N.31
P.O.Box 11365-7751
Telex:213201 AMBA IR
Fax : (9821) 897345
Telephone: 898451

ITALY
LEBANESE EMBASSY ROME 00198
Via Giacomo Carissimi, 38

Teleg.:LEGABAN
Telex :622476 LEBNAN
Fax :(396)8411794
Telephone : 8440521-8416631 - 8557119

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GENERAL CONSULATE MILANO 20122

26,Via Larga
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :350111 LEBNANI
Fax :(392)72000468
Telephone :86454540-86455348

IVORY COAST
LEBANESE EMBASSY
ABIDJAN

Avenue Nogues-Plateau

Im."Trade Center 5eme etage B.P.2227
Teleg.:AMBILIBAN
Telex :22245 AMBLIB CI
Fax :(225)321137
Telephone :332824-332596

JAPAN
LEBANESE EMBASSY TOKYO

Chiyoda House Bld., 5th Floor
2-17-8, Nagata-cho Chiyoda-Ku
Teleg.: AMBALIBAN
Telex :J25356 AMBALIBA
Fax :(813)35802281
Telephone :35801227-35801206

JORDAN
LEBANESE EMBASSY AMMAN

Mont Amman-2eme Douar
B.P. 81179 Amman
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :21330 AMLIB JO
Fax :(9626)647818
Telephone: 641381-641751

KAZAKHSTAN
KAZAKHSTAN ALMA-ATA

Savkhoz Alatao
Oulitsa Naberejnaya N.20
Telex:251582 LIBAN
Fax :(73272)482320
Telephone:(73272)487151-487413 - 487096

KENYA
HONORARY CONSULATE
NAIROBI
9TH Floor, Maendeleo House
Monrovia Street

P.O.Box.55303
Teleg.:CONSUKUBAN
Telex :22840 CONSULIBA , 22062 ZAKHEM
Fax :(2542)340944
Telephone: (2542)223708 - (2542)581689

KUWAIT
LEBANESE EMBASSY KUWAIT
Da'Yiah-diplomatic-Quarter

N.6
B.P.253 SAFAT (Code 13003)
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22330 LIBAN KT
Fax :(965)2571682
Telephone :262103-2562104- 2571683-2563747

LIBERIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY MONROVIA

P.O.Box.10-0134
1000 Monrovia 10
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :44500 AMBLIBAN
Telephone:(231)224241
Fax :(231)226176

LIBYA
LEBANESE EMBASSY TRIPOLI (Libye)

Quartier Ben-Achour
Rue Al-Zol Hadaek
P.O.Box.927
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :20609 AMLIBAN LY
Fax : (21821)601831
Telephone :3333733-3339645

MEXICO
LEBANESE EMBASSY MEXICO 11560-DF

Julio Verne N.8
Colonia Polanco
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :1763169 AMBAME
Fax : (525)2808870
Telephone: (525)2806794 - 2805614

MOROCCO
LEBANESE EMBASSY RABAT

19, Rue de Fez
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :31060 AMBALIB M.
Fax:(2127)766667
Telephone :(2127) 760728-761614

NIGERIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY LAGOS

18 , Eleke Crescent
Victoria Island-P.O.Box.651
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :28725 LEBANO NG
Fax :(2341)2614511
Telephone :2610129-2614511

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HONORARY CONSULATE KANO
M.MOHAMED ALI FADLALLAH Honorary Consul 2 Bompai Road P.O.Box.45
Telephone: (064)635050

OMAN
LEBANESE EMBASSY MUSCAT

Plage Al-Qurum, Rue N.3019
villa n1613
P.O.Box67-Code n118
Fax: (968) 695633
Telephone: 695844-693208

PAKISTAN
LEBANESE EMBASSY ISLAMABAD

House N.6 Street 27

Shalimar-F-6/2
Teleg.: AMBALIBAN
Telex :5551 ELIP PK
Fax :(92)826410
Telephone: 210022

PARAGUAY
LEBANESE EMBASSY ASCENCION

25 de Mayo N.2020
Telephone: (59521)207118 - 205505

PERU
LEBANESE CONSULATE
LIMA

480 FCO Grana-Lima 17
Magdalena
P.O.Box.5710
Telephone:(51)615647

PHILIPPINES
HONORARY CONSULATE MANILLE

Rm.1202, Sage House
Building 110 Herrera
Str.-Legaspi Village Makati
P.O.Box.1686
Telex:62602 ASSAD PN
Fax :(632)8107045-8107032
Telephone: (632)8132348-8130693

POLAND
LEBANESE EMBASSY VARSOVIE (WARSZAWA)

Staroseinska 1b Apt.10
Fax:(4822)487640
Telephone : 445056

QATAR
LEBANESE EMBASSY DOHA

Rue Shaikh Souhaim ben Hamad
B.P.2411
Teleg.: AMBALIBAN
Telex : 4404 LIBAN DH
Fax :(974)324817
Telephone: 444458-444468

ROMANIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY BUCAREST

28,Rue Atena-Code 71271
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :11645 LIBAN R.
Fax :(401)3127534
Telephone:(401)6334205-2121080-3120301-3120302

RUSSIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY MOSCOW

14,Rue Sadovo-Samotetchnaya
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :413120 ALIB SU
Fax :(7095)2003222
Telephone: (7095)2000022- 2002083
Consular Section Telephone: 2002684-2006824

SAINT-SIEGE
LEBANESE EMBASSY

Via Emilio de Cavalieri N.7
ROME 00198
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :611652 AMBANI
Fax :(396)6833507
Telephone:6833512-6833521

SAUDI ARABIA
AL RIAD

Alworoud Quarter
P.O.Box.94350 Riyad 11693
Telegram:AMBALIBAN
Telex :406533 AMLIB/SJ
Fax :(9661)4626774
Telegram : 4651000-4652977

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GENERAL CONSUL
JEDDAH

Alhamra - Alandalous
27 Rue El-Breidi
B.P. 14636
Telegram: SULBAN
Telex :601455 SULIB/SJ
Telephone: (9662)6610000-6610440

SENEGAL
LEBANESE EMBASSY DAKAR

Avenue Jean XXIII
B.P.234
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :61190 AMLIBAN SG
Fax :(221)235899
Telephone:(221)220920 - 220255

SIERRA LEONE
LEBANESE EMBASSY FREETOWN

M.MOHAMAD EL-DIB Ambassador 22,Wilberforce Str.
P.O.Box 727
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :3499 EMBLEB
Telephone :(232)223513 - 222353-226033

SOUTH AFRICA
JOHANNESBURG

No.7-16th Avenue
Lower Houghton 2198
Teleg.:CONSULIBAN
Telex :424130 S.A.
Fax :(2711)483.1810
Telephone:(2711)483.1106/7

SOUTH KOREA
LEBANESE EMBASSY
SEOUL

1-48 Dongdinggo-dong
Yongsan-Ku,Seoul 140-230
Telex: 35079 LEBANON K.
Fax : 7946485
Telephone :(822)7946482/4

SPAIN
LEBANESE EMBASSY
MADRID

16 Passeo de la Castellana,
178,3 Izquierda 28046
Madrid

Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :45964 LEEME
Fax :(341)3455631
Telephone: 3451368-3451370- 3451369

SURINAME
HONORARY CONSULATE PARAMARIBO

Zwarten Hoven Brog-Str.24
P.O.Box 1805
Fax: (597)479763
Telephone: (597)476910

SWEDEN
LEBANESE EMBASSY STOCKHOLM

Kommendorsgatan, 35-11458
P.O.Box 1016510055
Stockholm 10

Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :16407 LIBANEM S
Fax :(00468)6626824
Telephone:(00468)6651965

SWITZERLAND
LEBANESE EMBASSY BERNE

Thunstrasse 10
3074 MURI bei Berne- B.P.463
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :912974 LIBA CH.
Fax :(4131)9518119
Telephone : (4131) 9512972 - 9512973

THAILAND
THAILAND EMBASSY BANGKOK 10110

CTI Tower 15th Floor,
Suit 191/67-191
Ratchadapisek Road
Klongtoey
Fax:(662)2611026
Telephone :(662) 2611015- 2615091

TUNISIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY TUNIS

NAHJ 7037, N.3-El-Menzah
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :13142 MIBANA
Fax :(2161)70724
Telephone:754011-755613

TURKEY
LEBANESE EMBASSY ANKARA

Kizkulesi sok N.44 Gaziosmanpasa
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :46063 AMLI TR
Fax :(90312) 4461033
Telephone: 4467487- 4467488

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GENERAL CONSULATE ISTANBUL

Tesvikiye Caddesi
Apt. 134/1
80200 Tesvikiye-Istanbul
Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :26729 COLI TR
Fax : (90212) 2273373
Telephone : 2361365-2361366- 2273742

U.A.E.
LEBANESE EMBASSY ABOU-DHABI

Al-Manassir-Rue Al-Nahyan
B.P. 4023
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22206 AMLIBN EM
Fax :(9712)435553
Telephone : 455447-434477

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GENERAL CONSULATE DOUBAI

Rue Al-Maktoum
Imm.Nasser Lootah 2nd floor N.204/205
Telex:48611 LIBAN EM
Fax :(009714)274983
Telephone : 239524-239528

URUGUAY
LEBANESE EMBASSY MONTEVIDEO

Rivera 2278-11200
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :22257 AMLIBAN UY
Fax :(005982)486365
Telephone: (005982) 486365

USA
LEBANESE EMBASSY

2560-28th Street
WASHINGTON D.C. 20008

Fax : 1 202 939 6324
Telephone: 1 202 939 6300
Teleg.: 248479 LEBM UR

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GENERAL CONSULATE

1959 East Jefferson Suite 4A
DETROIT , MICHIGAN 48207

Teleg.: SULIBAN
Telex : 467984 LEBD UT
Fax : 1 313 567 8797
Telephone : 1 313 567 0233 - 1 313 567 0234

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GENERAL CONSULATE

7060 Hollywood Boulevard - Suite 510
Hollywood Ca. 90028
Fax: 1 213 4672935
Telephone: 1 213 467 1253 , 1 213 467 1254

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GENERAL CONSULATE
9 EAST 76th Street
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10021

Teleg.:SULIBAN
Telex :225658 ARZE
Fax : 1 212 794 1510
Telephone: 7447905/6-7447985

VENEZUELA
LEBANESE EMBASSY CARACAS

1010 Prolongacion Avenida
Colinas de Bello Monte
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :29413 LIBAN VC.
Fax :(582)7520726
Telephone : 7516165-7515943-7520726-7514914

YEMEN
LEBANESE EMBASSY SANAA

Street N.3-Diverted from Hadda Road
B.P.38 Sanaa
Telex:2438 AMLIB YE
Telephone: (9672) 203959- 203733-201120

YOUGOSLAVIA
LEBANESE EMBASSY BELGRADE

11000 Vase Pelagica N.38
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :11049 AMLIB YU.
Fax :(3811)650638
Telephone :(3811)651290- 651429

ZAIRE
LEBANESE EMBASSY KINSHASA

1 Avenue Joli-Parc-N.1925
Quartier Macampagne- Ngaliema
Teleg.:AMBALIBAN
Telex :21608 AMALIB ZR
Telephone: (243)81305-82469

Source: geocities.com

LEBANON TRAVEL TIPS (Traveling to Lebanon essentials)

Admin2 — Tue May 16, 2006 12:13 pm

Author: Admin2

Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 12:13 pm

LEBANON TRAVEL TIPS (Traveling to Lebanon essentials)

Time zones

GMT + two hours in the winter season.
GMT + three hours in the summer season

Languages

Although Arabic is the official language, Lebanese are fluent in English and French. A small percentage of the population (around 5%) speaks Armenian.

Currency

The official currency is the Lebanese pound (called lira). It is equivalent to US$1,507.5 (as of September 2003).
- Paper denominations are as follows: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 liras
- Coin denominations are as follows: 50, 100, 250 and 500 liras

The Lebanese economy is highly dollarized and both the Lebanese pound the US dollar are widely used. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, shops, restaurants and retail outlets.

Security

Lebanon is a safe country. The war has been over for more than a decade.

Banks

Around 55 banks are operating in Lebanon, with around 790 branches located throughout the country. All banks provide fast cash services, where Automated Cash Machines (ATM) are operating 24 hours a day for withdrawal and foreign exchange. You can use travelers’ checks in Lebanon. Banks change them easily.

Most Banks are open from 8:30am till 17:00pm weekdays and from 8:30am till 13:00pm on Saturday’s. The tellers in almost all banks close at 14:00pm with the exception of Saturday where they close at 12:30 pm.

Electricity

The power supply is much more reliable than it used to be few years back; however power cuts still occur from time to time, particularly during heavy rain and thunderstorms. Many buildings have generators, which cost according to the number of amps supplied.

Within Beirut and most suburbs and villages, the supply has been converted to 220 volts, although some areas of the city still have supplies of 110 volts. Adaptors are usually required for most appliances purchased from the US and Europe. A transformer may be required if you bring an appliance from overseas which operates on a different voltage.

The cost of electricity is US$35 for the first 100 kW and up to US$125 for power consumption exceeding the 200 kW per month. The bills are issued by the Electricité du Liban (EdL), and are delivered by a representative from EdL to your doorstep. Arrangements with commercial banks could also be made payment of bills.

Gas

Bottled gas is generally used in households (ovens and heaters) and it costs around US$9 for a refill.

Water

Water shortages are rare but may occur in October. Water is charged yearly and according to consumption. One cubic meter of water cost around LBP224,000 (US$148). Homes have two water taps, one for domestic use and one for drinking water. However, it is advisable to drink spring water.

Telephone

Lebanon has a modern telephone system. Fixed line service is much more reliable than it used to be few years back and much easier to have it installed. Many private households now also have internet access. The process of obtaining a phone line requires 72 hours. The installation of a local line will cost an initial fee of LL212,000 (US$140) for both residential and corporate clients whereas the set up cost of an international line amounts to LL312,000 (US$206) for residential use and LL512,000 (US$339) for corporate.

Telephone kiosks are rare, but many shops and grocery stores have phones. Post offices have public phones.

Mobile Phone

Mobile phones are very popular and can be purchased from a number of retailers. There are normal lines, which cost around US$75 as connection fee in addition to the monthly bills; or pre-paid cards to be periodically refilled and which cost between US$50 and US$75 as an initial payment plus recharge fees depending on the usage.

For more information, please visit the two mobile operators LibanCell and Cellis.

Internet Connection

Internet connection is available in Lebanon in houses, offices and internet cafés. Several Internet Service Providers are selling pre-paid connection card with unlimited access against a tariff ranging between US$16 to US$22 monthly. Four-digit internet access lines were recently installed by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, giving access to relatively cheap phone connection, varying with the number of connection hours per month (on average 50-100 hours of connection would cost US$32).

Postal Services

Letters, magazines and small parcels are delivered to your door by a postman. Letterboxes are starting to spread in the cities but letters can be mailed from any LibanPost office.

Transport

The road network has remarkably improved since the end of the war in view of the investment which was made during the past nine years on road infrastructure. Public buses assure reliable transportation in Beirut and its suburbs, with fares set at LL500 (US$0.33). Taxicabs and service (collective taxi) operate in all major cities and towns. You will find taxi ranks at the airport, main hotels or shopping centers. Fares range from LL1,000 (US$0.66) for a service to LL5,000 (US$3.3) and LL10,000 (US$6.3) to taxicabs depending on the distance within Beirut. However, outside Beirut, the fares will differ. Taxi drivers at the airport will ask for US$25 to take you into Beirut.

Travel to and from Lebanon is easy. Most international airlines operate frequent connections to Beirut International Airport from Europe, Africa and the rest of the Middle East. The national carrier, the Middle East Airline, operates frequent flights – sometime daily – to all destinations in the Middle East and Europe.

Car Rentals

There are numerous car hire firms including some of the internationally known ones. Daily rates vary between US$18 to US$40 for small cars to US$40 to US$75 for medium sized cars or US$75 to US$120 for luxury cars.

Drivers' License

A valid national license from any country can be endorsed for use in Lebanon for six months (twice only). Alternatively, you can drive using an international driving license.

Recreation & Lifestyle

Lebanese hospitality is known for being genuine and warm. Visitors from many parts of the world are attracted by Lebanon spectacular natural environment and the distinctive personality and friendliness of the Lebanese people. When you visit Lebanon you will discover:
- Casual lifestyle
- Sporting and recreational events
- Blend of Middle Eastern and European lifestyles
- Vibrant nightlife
- Theatres
- Galleries
- Exhibitions
- World-class shopping facilities

Lebanon is excellent for sun lovers, with six months of guaranteed sunshine and a variety of beach resorts spread along the coastline, offering all sorts of water sports. In addition, several water theme park projects have developed over the last few years.
In view of the richness of Lebanon's nature, many eco-tourism activities and outdoor sports can be practiced. You can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, caving, camping, mountain climbing, paragliding, etc.
The mountains areas in Lebanon provide a large skiing domain, a rarity among Middle East countries. Ski resorts follow high standards of quality and offer modern equipment, a wide variety of altitudes and natural settings. The season lasts from mid-December to the end of March. Faraya, Laqlouq, the Cedars and Faqra club are the main resorts. Ski passes cost between US$15 and US$35 a day, depending on the resort and the equipment, which are hired.

Culture & Art

Lebanon is the home to many civilizations; each left its cultural legacy on the architecture, the art and over all every part of today's civilization.

Lebanon boasts several museums, some of which are:
- The National Museum (Beirut)
- Children's Science Museum (Beirut)
- Nicolas Sursock Museum (Beirut)
- Gibran Museum (Bsharreh)

Lebanese contemporary arts reflect a diverse and multicultural society. Musicals, opera, ballet and concerts fill out the cultural scene in Lebanon. Renowned festivals like Baalbeck , Beiteddine , Al-Bustan , Byblos and Tyre are attracting performers and visitors from a far.

Telephone Codes

Country Code 961
Beirut (01)
Mobile (03)
Metn (04)
Shouf (05)
North (06)
South (07)
Bekaa (0
Kesrewan (09)

Useful Numbers

International Telephone Operator 100
Information 120
Ambulance 125
Red Cross 140
(01) 581 099/ 445 000/ 441 703/ 447 125/ 441 704
Police 112(01) 425 250/ 392 750
Fire 175(01) 310 105/ 445 000
Public Utilities
Water (01) 317 335/312 951
Electricity (01) 442 720-6

Climate

Lebanon enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate. Due to the diverse topography of the country, the weather varies from one region to another. The winters are mild on the coast and snowy in the mountains, while the summer months are hot on the coast and mild in the mountains. The Bekaa valley has hot and dry summers and cold and dry winters.

Source: idal.com.lb

LEBANON HOTELS : Hotels in Lebanon Guide

Admin2 — Tue May 16, 2006 11:24 am

Author: Admin2

Posted: Tue May 16, 2006 11:24 am

LEBANON HOTELS : Hotels in Lebanon Guide

Lebanon offers a variety of accommodations that cater to the budget and comfort requirements of any tourist. Whether you’re looking to be pampered with five-star service and full spa facilities, or you desire to get off the beaten track and share a traditional Lebanese meal with a local family in a quiet mountain village, you’re sure to find whatever suits your tastes.

*Alternative Lodging (B&Bs & Auberges)

The Lebanese are renowned for their hospitality, but the concept of launching B&B businesses is a new concept to most Lebanese, especially in smaller towns. Consequently, despite the increasing demand by European and North American tourists to stay in B&Bs for an authentic Lebanese experience, there have hitherto been few options in Lebanon. However, the past few years have seen an increase in the number of B&Bs as local ecotour operators establish relationships with local communities and bring small groups to stay. The price of staying in a B&B is typically inexpensive (US$5 to US$30 per person per night, depending on the remoteness of the location) and is usually included in the total price of a tour package to a particular region of Lebanon. Independent travelers can reserve rooms in charming and unique auberges (“inns”).For example, the Auberge al-Fanar (meaning “lighthouse” in Arabic) is a nice, clean inn with nine rooms located on the coast in Tyre. Prices start at US$20-US$25 per person per night including breakfast. Also, a new company, The Lebanon Host (L’Hôte Libanais), arranges B&Bs in private
residences in Beirut. Prices run from US$35 for a single occupancy room to US$55 for a double occupancy room and include accommodation, breakfast, bath and bed linen. Reservations can be made by phone or email.

*Furnished Apartments

Furnished apartments are available for rental on a weekly basis in Beirut and other major cities in Lebanon. These usually cater to people coming to Lebanon for a long-term stay (such as summer-long visitors), but they can also be a cost effective option for families or small groups of travelers. Apartments range from studios to three or more bedrooms, and they typically include fully-equipped kitchens. The buildings usually offer hotel-type services, such as laundry service, housekeeping, linens, televisions, telephone service, etc. Prices range from $150 to $300 per week, and are typically highest in the summer season.

* Mid-Range Hotel Accommodations

Well-located, clean, standard room hotels can be found all over Lebanon. Prices range from US$50 to US$100 for a two-person room, depending on the season and location. Some of the more interesting places to stay include the Ehden Country Club Hotel located near the Horsh Ehden Nature Reserve or the 120-year-old Palmyra Hotel in the city of Baalbek.

*Full-Out Luxury Hotels and resorts

Lebanese resorts and hotels rival those in any other part of the world in terms of service and amenities, and most hotel staff speak fluent English, French, and Arabic. In Beirut, the Phoenicia Intercontinental Hotel and the Mövenpick Hotel & Resort offer full spa facilities, several restaurant options, outdoor pools, Internet access, and fantastic views of the Mediterranean. The Mövenpick even has its own private beach and rents snorkeling equipment and jet skis. Prices start from US$220 at the Phoenicia and US$245 at the Mövenpick for a two-person room. If it’s a ski resort you’re after, try the Intercontinental-Mzaar Mountain Resort and Spa Kfardebian-Lebanon with direct access to the Ouyoun el Siman - Kfardebian slopes. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, health club, and babysitting services. Prices start from US$150 for a two-person room.

Source: destinationlebanon.com

Hotels in Beirut

4**** Star hotels :

BERKELEY HOTEL

15 minutes only from Beirut Airport, the Berkley Hotel is situated in Hamra district, in the heart of business and shopping area of Beirut. The Berkeley is a char-ming hotel offering personalized services which fit the requirements and needs of our guests. Our spacious rooms are ideal for your business and leisure accommodation, whether it's for your business and leisure accommodation, whether it's for a short or long stay.

HOTEL NAPOLEON

The Napoleon Hotel is located in the commercial and shopping area of Hamra street and fifteen minutes driving from the airport. Easy walking to theaters, central bank and only minutes from the sidewalk of the Mediterranean sea.

CASA D'OR HOTEL

Casa d'Or Hotel is located in the Center of Business area of Hamra street, in the middle of the shopping area, facing strand complex, close to cinemas, theaters & the American University of Beirut. It is only ten minutes from the airport.

The Hotel provides to an exclusive clientele, who appreciate the finer things in life, luxurious stay in charming surrounding with the most reliable services to ensure their total comfort and satisfaction.

FOUR POINTS SHERATON

Located in the heart of Beirut's most exclusive business and shopping district, easily accessible from Beirut International Airport and only minutes away from Downtown Beirut, Four Points Sheraton Verdun is a brand new boutique Hotel, offering full personalized service in a sophisticated atmosphere with distinctive attitude.

Ideally situated for business and leisure travelers, Hotel visitors will find a stimulating world to discover both inside and outside the Hotel.

HOLIDAY INN DUNES

The Holiday Inn Hotel is only 3,5 km from Beirut International Airport. It is central to the city's business district, the National Museum, the Sport City, and a host of sites and activities.

Holiday Inn lies within "Dunes" commercial center combining the convinience of indoor shopping with a variety of entertainment venues. The center also hosts a bank, 4 movie theaters, a parking and offers various services

LE PALM BEACH HOTEL

Gloriously revided in its original location, the Palm Beach hotel offers customers the unique and warm welcome it has been recognized for over the years.

Five*****Star Hotels:

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL

A stylish new hotel offering a host of hi-tech amenities combined with a sophisticated, modern decor. Located in Hamra street, just minutes from the seafront promenade, the Crowne Plaza has a stunning modern facade in keeping with a hotel built for the 21st century.

LE MERIDIEN COMMODORE

Situated in the heart of Beirut, close to the shopping, business and government districts, Le Méridien Commodore Beirut is a landmark of comfort and luxury in a city filled with attractions.

After a day exploring the rich and varied history of Lebanon's capital, you can return to all the facilities and services that make this one of Beirut's finest hotels.

Beirut International Airport and the sea are just a short drive away. You are also midway between Tripoli, Cedars and Byblos in the North and Tyr and Sydon in the South.

METROPOLITAN PALACE HOTEL

The Metropolitan Palace Hotel is a new landmark in Beirut. Located in Sin el Fil, it is only a few minutes drive from Beirut international airport, Broumana and the city center. The Metropolitan Palace hotel is a walking distance from the exhibition centers of the Beirut Hall, the Futuroscope, and nearby the Forum of Beirut. Its location and unique range of accommodation appeals to businessmen, executives and business travellers from all around the world.

SHERATON CORAL BEACH

Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking blue Mediterranean Sea, the Sheraton Coral Beach Hotel & Resort is a six minute scenic drive from Beirut International Airport. With its splendid location and endless stretch of surrounding waters, the hotel welcomes business and leirsure travelers.

LE VENDÔME INTERCONTINENTAL

Our traditionnal lebanese awaits you the moment you check into Le Vendôme Inter-Continental. We hope this warm welcome sets the pattern for your stay in Beirut, for we want you to feel totally at home. Our boutique hotel, designed in the tradition of European grand hotels -and known for its harmonious blend of local flair attention to detail, and traditionnal expertise- is setting new standards of excellence in the Lebanese hospitality industry.

Source: beirut-hotel.com