Living it up in the Dead Sea

NEVE ZOHAR, Israel — Try not to splash. That's not the usual recommendation for a seaside vacation, but Israel's Dead Sea is like no other beach resort. Unique it is, with a salt and mineral content upward of 30 percent, which is why you need to pay attention to Rule No. 1. A splash of Dead Sea water in your eyes or mouth can send you running to shore.

By Terri Colby, Special to Tribune Newspapers

June 5, 2012