Vacation

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.
Nof Ginosar Hotel

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

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

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Air Haifa Plane.

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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.

Do you have BUYME vouchers? Now you can fly with them

BUYME and Arkia now let customers pay for flights, vacation packages, and extras with BUYME vouchers - a first in the Israeli aviation industry.

New Arkia leased aircraft.

When urban design meets the Red Sea: All the reasons to visit Eilat right now

Isla Brown 42 Hotel offers a stylish and peaceful stay with gourmet dining, a spa, two pools, and a Red Sea rooftop view. Explore the city too with Eilat’s free urban experiences.

View of the reception at Islā Brown Hotel.

Top European cities Israelis love visiting during winter

Winter in Euorpe.

No need to fly far: The island just 40 minutes from Israel, perfect for a family winter vacation

Enjoy mild sunshine, green views, adventure parks, and great prices. Cyprus in winter is calm, tasty, and easy to explore - the perfect time to experience the island’s quiet beauty.

Larnaca, Cyprus.

Not Prague, not Berlin: The city emerging as Europe’s winter surprise

As Christmas market prices rise in Germany and Switzerland, a Polish city offers the same charm for half the cost – plus a bonus: Hunting hundreds of tiny dwarf statues across town.

Wrocław Christmas Market, Poland.