Vacation

Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026

Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.

Ski Resort in the Swiss Alps.
Salzburg.

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

Galei Kinneret Hotel

There is a private infinity pool. Meet the new suite on the Sea of Galilee

MSC Island.

Cruises will never be the same: MSC unveils the upgraded island in the Bahamas


The little princess: Israelis still don’t know the perfect Christmas destination

Luxembourg shows you don’t need Vienna or Munich for Christmas. Enjoy authentic markets, local food, a walkable city, free public transport, and a peaceful, affordable winter escape.

Christmas Market in Luxembourg.

December in Europe: Football, Christmas markets, and an experience you won’t want to miss

December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.

The illuminated Christmas tree at St. Stephen’s Basilica Square in Budapest, Hungary.

The hotel on the Sea of Galilee that renovated 71 rooms and added paddle courts

Nof Ginosar Hotel is launching the renovated Village complex with 71 designed rooms, in addition to professional paddle courts—the first in hotels in northern Israel.

Nof Ginosar Hotel

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

Booking sites report a 35% jump for summer 2025. Greece and Cyprus lead, Budapest and Prague surprise, with prices up to 30% lower than last summer.

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Greece was just the start: Air Haifa launches a new surprising winter destination

The northern airline launches a new route to Sofia starting in January. Flights are aimed at the ski season at Borovets and Bansko. Launch price for three days: $79 one way.

Air Haifa Plane.

Real quiet at the Dead Sea: The renovated spa that provides complete disconnection from the world

After a six-million-shekel renovation, the Oasis Spa Club Hotel unveils a renewed adults-only spa, featuring new treatments, calming spaces, and a quiet mineral designץ

Oasis Spa Club, Dead Sea.

New boutique hotel in the Galilee overlooking the sea of Galilee will transform local vacationing

A 77-room boutique hotel in Migdal Colony, designed in a "light rustic" style blending with the landscape, is set to open in 2027 with a pool floor and open spaces overlooking the Sea of Galilee.

Tower Hotel, Sara and Nirit Frankel Architecture and Interior Design.

At the Chan Hashayarot they opened a glamping site. How much will a night at the new complex cost?

Chan Hashayarot is launching a new glamping complex, which includes 11 accommodation units. Each unit is equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, and there is also free Wi-Fi.

Chan Hashayarot glamping complex

From the sea to the Jordan: The trail we’ve been waiting for in the north finally opens

KKL opened the Kishon River Trail, the first part of "From the Sea to the Jordan." A 90 km corridor will link the Jordan Valley to the Mediterranean with paths, rivers, and attractions.

Kishon River Trail.

This is what indulgence looks like: A new villa with a private pool at the iconic northern Hotel

Gali Kinneret Hotel unveils a 60 sqm luxury villa with a private infinity pool, fenced garden overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and VIP service. Prices from NIS 6,375 per night for two.

The private pool of the Pola Villa Suite at Gali Kinneret Hotel.

European winter? Israelis choose a warm and surprising destination

Israelis skip freezing capitals for tropical getaways: Demand for Canary Islands cruises this winter rose ~60%, with trips allowing visits to several islands in one vacation.

Canary Islands.