Tourism
A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens
The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.
Porto gets closer to Israelis: New direct flight route at competitive prices
The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns
Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed
From resort to roots: Georgia through Lopota, Telavi, and Nekresi
A perfect day trip from Lopota: Explore historic Telavi, visit King Erekle II’s palace, stroll the local market, see the 900-year-old plane tree, and discover the unique Nekresi Monastery.
A secret passage in the Colosseum opens to visitors for the first time
The corridor, attributed to Emperor Commodus who reigned between 180 and 192 CE, is infamous for its association with the cruel ruler who was passionate about combat in the arena.
Less Rhodes, more NBA: Israelis discover sports vacations in America
A new trend in Israeli tourism: Sports vacations to the U.S. instead of Greece and Rhodes, with a significant rise in flights to NBA games and the World Cup thanks to Israeli players.
Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi
Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.
Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery
Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.
There are also rooms for NIS 540 per night: The new hotel on the Sea of Galilee
The Jacob Hotels chain is adding two more veteran hospitality properties, transforming them into Jacob Ohalo Kinneret on the lakefront and Jacob Mitzpe Ramon (formerly Selina).
Facing the Taj Mahal – a reputation so vast that many travelers worry it cannot live up to the myth
When you first glimpse the Taj Mahal from the entrance archway, it doesn’t seem quite real.
Holiday horror in Austria: Tourist hit with 1,200 euros fines over ‘half-stuck’ windshield sticker
Eva sent photos of the partially stuck sticker and its receipt, but Ausrtrian authorities dismissed the appeal, claiming the vignette was invalid.
Moroccan border guards mocked tourist who left passport on plane
Scottish traveler Rebecca McCarry said Moroccan police laughed at her and warned she could wait five days for a deportation flight.
From the Kinneret to the desert: The hotel chain continues to expand and surprise
While inbound tourism continues to stagnate, the Jacob chain is investing NIS 35 million in two new hotels – one on the Kinneret and one in the desert. Is this a new trend in Israeli tourism?
