Tel Aviv Beach in Central ParK

For many people, this years economic woes have caused would-be vacationers to seek out alternative retreats. However, for those in New York City, this Sunday the Israeli Ministry of Tourism in cooperation with the Tel Aviv Yafo Centennial Administration and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be bringing Israel to New York by turning the area of Central Park near the Naumberg Bandshell into an artificial Tel Aviv beachfront, complete with a 1,300 square foot sand section featuring chairs and parasols- allowing visitors to soak up a faux-authentic Mediterranean tan.

In addition to live music and entertainment, visitors will be able to get information about Tel Aviv’s hot-spots, tourism attractions and night life and El Al, the leading carrier to Israel, will be offering special deals for reservations made at Central Park.

While it’s still unclear what else will be done to turn Central Park into a Middle Eastern Oasis, you can get more details on the event at  the event’s website