Tourism

Israelis are still missing out on Modi'in

We thought Modi'in was just a city of malls along Route 443. After a few hours, however, we discovered a destination boasting original tourism initiatives, surprising nature spots, and excellent food

A city where more than half of the area is dedicated to open spaces. A bench in Modi'in.
Here is not Europe: Our beachgoers can still open umbrellas. Hatzuk Beach, this month.

Where is it forbidden to pee in the sea? Europe's summer laws that come with a fine

Tushia Winery, an agricultural-educational farm in Be’er Milka, is in the heart of the desert between sand dunes, near the border with Egypt.PremiumPremium

Israel's desert wines gain appellation, offering tourism a reason to look south

Moshe Novomeysky established a community beside the Dead Sea in 1934, today an outdoor museum pays tribute to the tough, heat-resistant laborers and their families who lived there. PremiumPremium

Off the tour-bus route: 12 sites that tell Israel's real story


Iran crisis does not yet warrant emergency measures for tourism sector, EU says

European airlines have largely ridden out the crisis so far, with hedges cushioning costs even as jet fuel prices have risen nearly 84% since the US-Israeli war with Iran began on February 28.

A SWISS Airlines aircraft prepares to land at Brussels International Airport amid a possible jetfuel shortage in Europe, in Zaventem, Belgium, April 17, 2026.

Business by day, indulgence at night: We visited the new hotel that opened in Herzliya Pituach

The new business hotel Metro delivers exactly what it was designed for: A night of good sleep before a meeting, an excellent breakfast and a strategic location. Business and pleasure.

Metro Hotel

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

Dating back nearly two millennia, the Armenian Church’s presence in Jerusalem is widely considered the longest unbroken Christian presence in the Old City. 

The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the coming decades sea levels will rise significantly – and some of the most beloved countries are expected to be affected.

Tourist congestion in Venice

Bank Hapoalim to open 54 Israeli museums, heritage sites with free admission over May weekends

The “Poalim Israeli” initiative will offer free entry on three Friday-Saturday weekends in May, with advance registration required.

Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Tourism revolution in the north: Cable car to connect Galilee sites

New cable car project will link Nof Hagalil, Nazareth and Mount Tabor, improve access to heritage and nature sites, and boost the north as a more attractive tourist destination for visitors annually.

Mount Tavor.

Live like a Montefiore at Tel Aviv’s Fiori 41

Located in the historic “Heart of the City,” parallel to the more traveled Rothschild Boulevard, the Fiori 41 Hotel is part of the UNESCO-designated White City.

THE ROOMS are pleasant and decorated in a relaxing vibe, with all of the amenities one would expect in today’s competitive tourism environment.

Dubai, Israel, and the impact of the Iran war on hospitality

As regional tensions escalated into direct confrontation with Iran, the impact on Dubai’s tourism sector, so beloved by Israeli travelers, was almost immediate.

DUBAI’S SKYLINE of hotels.

The 35-minute miracle: Inside Jerusalem’s best-kept Dead Sea escape

From the heart of the city to the lowest and most healing place on Earth, it is a mere 35-minute trip.

Swimming in the sinkholes. Part of an immersive sunrise excursion, a mineral dip in the freshwater sinkholes offers a restorative and wild experience on the rugged northern shores.

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms? It turns out there are good reasons

With so many smart apps connected to your hotel stay, what is the point of the landline phone next to the bed?

Why does a landline phone still exist in hotel rooms?