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Netanyahu's US trips: $13,000 for hair and makeup, $500 smoking fee, $125 traffic ticket

The largest charge during that visit was $51,661 for Washington's Watergate Hotel, while the total itemized charges in the report came to approximately $128,900.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a vote at the plenum hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on July 16, 2026.
Blue and white trail marker painted on a stone shows the direction of travel along a hiking trail.

Israeli Tourism Month returns with nationwide activities

The best journeys aren’t simply booked - they’re thoughtfully designed around the people taking them.

Tailor-made travel: How Natürlich Reisen plans journeys around the traveller

The "Harmony in the Forest" wellness event.

Short drive from the center: Yom Kippur wellness event


Not Austria, not France: The ski destination Israelis are flocking to

Snow attracts Israelis: More choose winter and ski trips, Eastern Europe gains over Western Europe, Thailand leads popular destinations, while the UK and Spain drop out of the top ten.

Gudauri ski resort, Georgia.

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.

And the winner is...Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

24 hours in the desert: How to spend a day in the great wilderness

Lotan Travelers’ Lodge in the Southern Arava offers no spa, room service, or cocktail bar. It’s a place to disconnect, slow down, and reconnect with nature.

Lotan.

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

Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.

Salzburg.

Coffee carts on your way to a trip? you can find them at the push of a button

Pango users can now find coffee carts nationwide and navigate to them from the app. The CoffeeTrail collaboration shows green icons, cart details, and a free coffee-size upgrade via the app.

Coffee cart in Ramat Gan.

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.

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.

Top European cities Israelis love visiting during winter

Winter in Euorpe.

A place to sit, breathe, and forget everything: KKL unveils a new iInitiative

KKL launches "Simply a Place" – natural spots with stunning views or hidden forest corners, inviting people to pause, breathe, and connect. The first opens in Begin Park, Jerusalem Hills.

"Simply a Place" space, Begin Park in the Jerusalem Hills.