Vacation

Ezuz to be authorized, transformed into tourist village

The Israel Land Authority approved a plan for the small community, including 316 accommodation units, a hotel, commercial and tourism complexes, cafes, galleries, and an archaeological park.

The desert community will become a tourist village featuring hundreds of accommodation units. A guest cabin in Ezuz.
A vacation in a hotel.

Planning a summer vacation next year? The step that will save you a lot of money

The French Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam.

Not Europe or skiing: Israelis prefer Asia this winter

The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Is Tel Aviv’s Drisco Hotel worth the price?


We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

Among vineyards, wineries, medieval towns, and countryside hotels, we discovered Dolce far niente - and found that doing nothing takes real planning.

Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

Heatwave leaves no choice: Indoor air-conditioned attractions for the summer vacation

Severe heatwave sends families to air-conditioned fun in Netanya, Rishon Lezion, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Petah Tikva, and Hod Hasharon: Cinema, circus, and sports.

Family, illustration.

Not just for the rich: How you can enjoy Portofino even without a millionaire’s budget

The Italian Riviera town is considered a luxury destination, but smart planning allows travelers to enjoy its views, restaurants, and atmosphere for less.

Portofino on the Italian Riviera.

Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.

Margaret Island in Budapest.

Thailand’s best-kept secret: The magical island almost no one talks about

Thailand beyond the usual destinations: A journey through quieter islands, tropical landscapes, and Koh Larn, a small island that leaves a big impression.

Koh Larn.

Not just Berlin: Israelis return to Germany – and rediscover it

Germany recorded 685,000 Israeli overnights last year, up 11%, offering more than Berlin with 341 Michelin-starred restaurants, scenic nature, culinary routes, and global cultural events.

Hamburg, Germany.

Escaping paradise: Why are the youth abandoning the most beautiful place in the world?

Stunning roads, incredible tunnels, breathtaking views, welcoming locals and excellent salmon. Is it worth the isolation, harsh winters, and limited opportunities?

The Faroe Islands.

The Kinneret’s beautiful surprise hotel

After years with virtually no new hotels opening around the Kinneret, the David's Harp Galilee Resort is finally fully operational, and it aims to be much more than just a luxury hotel.

After three years of repeated openings and closures, it's finally here to stay. David's Harp Hotel

Half an hour from Eilat, but light-years away: We found wonderful sanity in the desert

Kibbutz Lotan offers a different kind of vacation, featuring a relatively new Travel Hotel, an Eco-Fun complex, nature tours, and a single card that aggregates dozens of regional experiences.

Built using eco-friendly methods. The hotel’s old rooms that should be renovated

The new trend in tourism: No more traveling – just sleeping better

Once, a vacation was measured by how many destinations we managed to see. Today, travelers aim to achieve a night of quality sleep. Meet Sleep Tourism – the travel trend putting rest at the center.

Sleep Tourism involves much more than pampering hotels or luxury mattresses