Summer

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.
Moroccanoil, Nourishing Mask, Price: NIS 55–119.

Black truffle and 2-second shampoo: 7 hair products that repair summer damage

Salzburg.

This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

The celebration starts early: Israelis already racing for summer 2026 vacations


Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you


SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Here are some easy, affordable strategies that can help you cope with Israeli heat waves, from sun protection basics to cooling tricks to keep your skin glowing (minus the sweat).

An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Chocolate Tap 2025, Yotvata Inn

The summer vacation ends in two weeks – where can you still escape to?

Two weeks left of summer break! Gulliver offers last-minute deals: Cyprus from $544, Bucharest $919, plus local vacations in Israel starting at NIS 3,951. Still time for a getaway!

Paphos

Bringing the Hamptons home: How to design an Israeli summer house with an international touch

Israelis are increasingly escaping the city, creating Hamptons-inspired vacation homes. Local architects adapt the American style to Israel’s climate, landscape, and culture for a summer retreat.

Courtesy of Buchhalter Studio for Architecture and Interior Design

Suffering from the heat? These leaves are the perfect salad addition that also cools you down

Natural herbs and healing mushrooms can ease summer heat, aid digestion, improve sleep, and restore balance, helping the body stay resilient during Israel’s most challenging season.

Vegetables salad

Gai Beach at the Kinneret: New shading facilities and the Super Slider

Gai Beach Water Park at the Kinneret added new shading and a Super Slider with four slides. The 15-dunam park combines a water park and a private beach.

Gai Beach Water Park

Feeling the end in the air: Activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer

In August, despite the heat, evenings hint at autumn. Nature reserves and gardens offer one last wave of family activities and experiences to enjoy before summer ends.

Lantern Tour in Caesarea

Extreme heatwave: How to prevent pigmentation spots, dryness, and skin damage

Pola Blick Dayan shares 7 practical tips to keep your skin healthy and protected – before, during, and after the great heatwave.

It is possible to avoid pigmentation spots simply by treating the skin properly

Israel's hiking trails under complete ban as severe heatwave reaches peak

Officials cautioned against outdoor activity during the hottest hours and urged the public to prepare for possible health risks such as dehydration and heatstroke.

Israelis bask in the sun on a beach in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025