Travel

Jews of China special: Tianjin (part two)

From forgotten addresses to unexpected discoveries, we explore what remains—and what has vanished—of a remarkable chapter of Jewish life in eastern China.

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Tianjin's stunning riverfront is a mix of Austro-Hungarian, French, British and other colonial architectural styles.
THE PRIVATE POOL at the Villa Paula suite.

Galei Kinneret: Redefining winter luxury at the Villa Paula

Galei Kinneret offers a designer lobby with a roaring fireplace overlooking the Sea of Galilee, and the crown jewel – a stay at the new and spectacular Villa Paula.

|ByTALY SHARON
The Grand Vista Hotel

Yuval Village's Grand Vista Hotel returns to reclaim its glorious past

The reopening of this Upper Galilee establishment signals the Israeli North's return to post-war life and tourism.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Seychelles.

$700 to paradise: Hot winter deal to the Seychelles

Air Seychelles offers round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to the islands for $700 including baggage. The deal is valid for bookings until January 25 for flights until the end of March.

|ByMAARIV TOURISM DESK

Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi

Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Czechia Beyond Prague: Synagogues, Caves & Mansions

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 115.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The old town hall in surprising Brno.

Size, color, and luxury: Royal Caribbean’s ‘Star of the Seas’ has it all

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas offers exclusive restaurants for discerning palates, paddling paradises for children, spectacular stage, water, and ice shows, and stops at exotic islands.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByMARK GORDON, DAVID ZEV HARRIS
Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas.

Facing the Taj Mahal – a reputation so vast that many travelers worry it cannot live up to the myth

When you first glimpse the Taj Mahal from the entrance archway, it doesn’t seem quite real.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByMOTTI VERSES
THE TAJ MAHAL - the white marble seems to float above the gardens.

The Ritz Carlton Herzliya – take a breath and enjoy

A short walk from the beaches of Herzliya, a visit to the Ritz Carlton is a luxuriously relaxing getaway.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
A PAMPERING time at the Ritz Carlton Herzliya.

Back to Budapest: A mixed experience

Before the Holocaust, 24% of Budapest’s population had been Jewish. Today, there are some 100,000 Hungarian Jews.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByANNA KRYCER
THE WRITER and some of her family outside the synagogue, at the same spot where her parents stood after their wedding in December 1947.

NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

Inbal luxury hotel: Comfort in the heart of Jerusalem - review

The Inbal offers a luxurious and comfortable midweek escape in the heart of Jerusalem.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
THE VIEW FROM the premium lounge balcony overlooking the Old City and the Inbal’s courtyard below

Bayreuth uncorked: Beer, wine & stories between synagogues and palaces

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 114.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A warm welcome to Wirsberg, a village 20 minutes from Bayreuth

Israelis start the new year on deck: Rise in demand for cruises

Not just Greece and Cyprus: MSC reports rising demand for Israeli cruise vacations ahead of the holidays, with top destinations in the Caribbean, Norwegian fjords, and Europe.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
MSC Divina.