Leave it to a travel writer to bring up this subject, because, like many of you, I often prefer the out of way but still luxurious places to stay .
Comfort is never an issue to be compromised.
Nor is safety. For first timers to the Middle East who believe Third World is synonymous with Israel, brace yourself. The country has become a mini USA with a Hebrew accent. You'll see more people wearing Levis, while cell phones keep ringing on every street corner. This means that the advanced system of communications spills over to the business traveler.