From the Beach to the Mountains...

Beaches..
Nice beaches, well to me, are an aspect to consider when picking a vacationing destination. I've been to quiet a few places around the world, but no one has beach resorts like Lebanon. Well Lebanon does not have the crystal blue waters like the Caribbean, but they make sure their beach spots are equipped with luxury, from the beach chairs to the restaurants.
Edde Sands located in Jbail, Lebanon is my number one suggestion. It has pools waterfalling into more pools, a wonderful VIP section, and a long stretch of beach.

Edde Sands is one of the biggest beach resorts in Lebanon and what makes it so great is the constant events going on. Edde sands hosts a ton of beach parties, DJ events, and even fashion shows. Swimming and sun always makes me hungry and the great thing about this beach is it has wonderful food! It has an Italian restaurant and, my favorite, fresh sea food that's caught daily from the Mediterranean.

If you are interested in visiting Lebanon in the winter time than visiting the mountains of Friayeh. There is a magnificent ski resort and even with being a skiier myself since I started walking, there are slops there that I wouldn't even try. They have slops of every size and steepness lvl, even too steep. Whats great about skiing in Lebanon is you can skii in a Tshirt! If you are not a skiier or not even coming to Lebanon in the winter, Friayeh offers many other alternatives when it comes to activities.  In the summer and spring, there is horse back riding, parachuting, hiking, fabulous restaurants, and much more.

The country side of Lebanon...

Like I mentioned earlier, the country side of Lebanon is unlike the crowded, westernized side of the city.  It is made up of villages, some of them found on either the far north or south of Lebanon.  It is a beautiful, with trees, mountain climbs, and views that are unique to the country.
Ba3albak is where to go if you want to visit historic sites.  There are ruins there that date back to the Roman Empire, when the Phoenicians ruled the land.  The sites have great history and interesting tales to go with them.

When anyone comes to Lebanon, Ja3ita is a must go place.  It is the part of Lebanon that is filled with Lebanon's symbol and pride, the cedar tree.  When there, there are street bazaars with hand crafted... basically anything you can think of... items made from the cedar wood. My personal favorite thing about Ja3ita are the famous caves.  You can tour them by boat, floating through the caves natural water, or walking through the built paths. They are absolutely beautiful as you can see for yourself below...

I, myself, am from a village known as Tyri.  It is found at the very south of Lebanon. It is very small compared to neighboring villages, but because of its isolation and size still strongly has the conservative and traditional Lebanese culture. I still enjoy visiting my village because it is the land where my Ancestors once lived.  Many villages, like mine, are filled with gardens of fruits and vegetables, like apples, squash, tomato, figs, every berry and of course olives. Villagers make profit from growing and selling crops, and maybe just to me, the fruits and vegetables taste the best when they are from the country.

What to do in the city... Beirut

Lebanon, a country filled with diverse culture, people, food, and art is located beautifully at the boarder of the Mediterranean Sea in Middle East Asia.  This small country, with a total boundary length of 422 miles, surprisingly has two completely different faces.  The city of Beirut has been greatly influenced by Europe, primarily by the French whom once mandated Lebanon, with most of its residents being about to speak at least either fluent English or French, the buildings constructed with a European touch, and with Lebanon being considered the most liberal minded (Western minded) country in the Middle East.  The country side, however, consists of close linked villages. The people of the villages are much more conservative and many have agriculture jobs, such as tobacco farms.  The country are not yet effected by western influence, it is where you see the true nature of Lebanese culture. Traveling from the city to the country of Lebanon is as if you're stepping foot in two different countries.

What to do in Beirut...

The question should be restated to ask, what is there not to do in Beirut? With some of the finest hotels, restaurants, lounges, and clubs Beirut has climbed its way up to one of the "must go to" tourism spots in the world.  If you are looking to take a trip to this luxurious city I will be giving a few pointers. 
Now when it comes to hotels...  If you are looking for luxery 5-star hotel with a view of the Mediterranean Sea, the Intercontinental Phoenicia Hotel is where to stay.  It is known as one of the most beautiful hotels in Lebanon with four 5-star restaurants and downtown Beirut in its backyard. However, staying in the Golden Tulip surrounds you with excellent pubs and restaurants.  With the American University of Beirut being a block away from this hotel, the area is filled with young Lebanese and Americans looking to have a good time. 
Where to go at night...
Sky Bar is Beirut's number one club. It is an outdoor club under Beirut's star lite sky.  It is always packed, if you like crowds, with lights and flames blinking to the sound of music. It is also the spot where celebrites whom travel to Beirut go: for example Akon, Snoop Dog, Paris Hilton, Sean Kingston, and others have partied.
If you are a little older than I suggest Riviera.  It is a classy outdoor club for people 23 and older.  Even though it is outdoor it is covered with AC vents to make sure you never break a sweat. Its dance floor is clear glass above a pool, so you can dance like you are walking on water.
If you would like to spend your nights smoking hooka than downtown gives you a numerous amount of options.  There are also a line of restaurants across the sea to smoke hooka outside and enjoy the sound of the waves.
Gimazeh is where many go to have a good time. It is a long strip of bars, pubs, and restaurants.  It is a crowded street where there is always traffic and people are walking up and down figuring out where to settle. It is a must go.    

                                              Above: Downtown
Where to eat...
I do not even know what to suggest. Food is a big part of the Arab culture so Lebanon makes sure its great. The Grand Cafe, located on the water offers the traditional Lebanese cuisine of shish kabab, stuffed grape leaves, hummus, and others.  They serve Lebanese food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The funny thing is Beirut has more international food than their own traditional food.  With well known Japanese, Armenian, Italian, French, Chinese, Indian, and American foods. Le Paul is a French restaurant that serves all various forms of French cuisine for breakfast and lunch. It is classy and very good with different choices of cheese and delicious baguette bread.
Some pointers to travelers...
For those whom do not speak Arabic, if you are shopping in boutiques or taking a taxi always bargain with prices. People in the city think that because you're a tourist than you have lots of money so they can take advantage of you. A taxi ride should not cost you more than 4 dollars, if they charge you more than you are getting ripped off. Beware, when things sound too expensive than say so. Otherwise, Beirut is a great place to have fun, eat, and relax.