Tel Aviv’s iconic Carlton property makes summer even more attractive with the opening of the Esperanto Beachside bar, where sipping comes with splendid views of the city’s beach promenade. Located on a wooden deck overlooking the water, the Esperanto is the location for contemporary music and a menu of creative cocktails and small bites suited to the summertime atmosphere.

The property’s accolades include being named Israel’s Leading Business Hotel for the fourth time in 2016 at the World Travel Awards. Once you’re through with meetings, lounge roof-side in the 15^th-floor pool while gazing out over the Mediterranean, or enjoy a session in the newly updated Aviv’s Gym and Spa, where works by artist David Gerstein grace the space. There’s a sauna, Turkish steam bath and a full menu of rejuvenating spa therapies to choose from. When it’s time to retire to your sumptuously appointed suite, new surprises part of evening turndown service on select weekdays include rich, soothing foot cream to pamper feet after a day of city exploration; exclusive scented spray; and antibacterial cleansing cloths to refresh mobile phones, laptops and tablets.