Travel

Thousands of Israelis abroad plan to fly home to vote – one initiative wants to help them get there

‘Israelis abroad want to be part of decisions shaping the country’s future,’ says AID Coalition co-founder and CEO, giving a voice to the multitudes seeking to vote in these coming elections

AID Coalition co-founder & CEO Batell Blaish-Sultanik: ‘The challenge is not the desire to participate, but ability to do so.’
An Air Seychelles Airbus A320, pictured flying over tropical islands; illustrative.

Air Seychelles reopens Tel Aviv-Mahé route for Israeli travelers, flights to resume August 20

THE VOLCANIC crater lakes of Sete Cidades are among São Miguel’s most iconic landscapes. Ever-changing weather and light made each visit different.

From hitchhiking to hot springs: Three lifelong friends reunite on São Miguel

Passengers walk at a platform of the main train station in Munich, Germany, June 23, 2026 after the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn cancelled trains in Germany following a nationwide train radio outage.

Train service resuming after nationwide IT disruption fixed, German railway operator says


How Cyprus quietly became Israel’s favorite island escape across the Mediterranean

“Israelis have discovered that Cypriots remain genuine friends, regardless of circumstances," said Louisa Varaclas, director of the Israel Office at the Cyprus Tourism Ministry.

A MEDITERRANEAN view from the roof top bar of NYX Limassol.

My four-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports - opinion

Friday night, reading the newsletter at the Sabbath table, I asked her why. She said, “Because we keep them hidden in the safe, and they let us travel if we ever have to leave.”

Passport in man's back pocket, ready to head out of the country for an adventure.

Not just a ski resort: The winter where Les Arcs became a lifestyle

Four days in Les Arcs 1950 showed it’s more than skiing: 425 km of slopes, harsh cold, a luxury spa, lively après-ski, and a loyal Israeli SKIDEAL community.

Les Arcs.

Paris beyond the postcards: 7 surprising facts about the historic center

Paris is a city worth understanding, not just seeing.

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.

Tianjin's stunning riverfront is a mix of Austro-Hungarian, French, British and other colonial architectural styles.

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.

THE PRIVATE POOL at the Villa Paula suite.

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.

The Grand Vista Hotel

$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.

Seychelles.

15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana

A new bike singletrack in Ramat HaNegev, inaugurated in memory of the late Yiftach Gorny. A 15 km circular route with flowing riding, scenic viewpoints, and stories of regional heroism.

Yiftach Singletrack – Named after Yiftach Gurni.

A beautiful and winding path: The Golan Heights reopens

The Heights raise the bar in 2026: New sites, delicious food, and stunning winter atmosphere.

Travelers in the Golan.