Tourism

Israeli-funded €136.5m complex to deliver a luxe hotel and holiday village in Greece

An Israeli-owned developer plans to invest 136.5 million euros in a new five-star resort and luxury residential complex on the western stretch of Kalamata’s beach.

Kalamata.
Sophia Zhan in a Tel Aviv underground carpark during sirens from Iran.

From the Western Wall to war sirens: A Chinese traveler’s unexpected Israeli journey - interview

Pedestrians run for cover in central Jerusalem following incoming missile sirens amid the war between Israel and Iran, Feb. 28, 2026.

Sirens, shelters and an empty Old City: Jerusalem rattled on the first day of war with Iran

Palmarola. Very few signs of modern development

Italian paradise revealed: The island locals don’t want you to know


The ancient structure in the country we all travel To – and no one knows

In the city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka stands an engineering monument built more than 1,700 years ago and considered the third largest human-made structure on Earth.

The Jetavanaramaya stupa in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

Between samurai and robots: A journey in Japan that lives in the future and remembers the past

A photographed journey in the land of the rising sun reveals how japan preserves centuries-old tradition, while at the same time leading the world into the future.

Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima

The most romantic town we visited that no one knows

Picturesque alleys, wine cellars, a Michelin restaurant, waterfalls and lakes: The town of Chiavenna in northern Italy offers a dream vacation that combines history with breathtaking nature.

The town of Chiavenna in northern Italy

Barcelona doubles tourism tax, charging visitors up to €15 a night

A couple spending two nights in a four-star hotel — nearly half of Barcelona’s hotel stock — could see the bill rise by €45.60.

The illuminated Nativity Facade of the famous Sagrada Familia in Barcelona at blue hour.

Lion Air Group opens probe after full three-seat row unbolts during flight

Carrier suspects installation defect with missing pins or rivets and opens probe.

 Airplane cabin in flight

Yellow carpets: The impressive must-see mustard bloom

The fields and slopes of Gush Etzion are currently painted with a seasonal mustard bloom, yellow carpets providing a colorful and fragrant experience for all visitors.

Bloom in Gush Etzion.

Tired of waiting until three? This hotel starts check-in early

Meet the Jerusalem hotel offering a package that promises to kick off your vacation in the morning, including two breakfasts and late check-out.

Theater Hotel Jerusalem.

Fattal Group launches FATTAL COLORS boutique hotel collection

The initial collection includes seven hotels, such as Bazaar Hotel in Jaffa, Reception Hotel on Rothschild Boulevard, and Sam & Blondie in Sheinkin.

RECEPTION HOTEL.

Efrat Gosh, massages, and chef meals: Hotel empire launches luxurious winter package

Dan Hotels launches winter packages with shows, couples’ massage, and breakfast on arrival day; prices start at NIS 1,425 per night | Dan Eilat is not included in the promotion.

Dan Eilat Hotel.

Elderly Israeli woman killed in New Zealand car accident, ZAKA says

The woman, an American-Israeli resident of Jerusalem, was in New Zealand with her husband for a family event.

A ZAKA ambulance and El Al aircraft are seen at an airport in New Zealand, February 23, 2025