Vacation

From the Rhine to the Danube: Kosher river cruises open a new gateway for the religious community

Kosher river cruises are popular with the religious public, especially during holidays, offering kosher food, cantors, and guides suited to tradition-observant travelers.

Kosher River Cruise
Outdoor Pool and Bar.

Discover our special seafront club resort living, and begin to live the dream

MSC Divina.

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

Lapland in autumn

We’ve been waiting: This is the most magical destination Israelis can fly to this winter


Airline announces bold move for winter – with a surprising destination

Arkia reveals its winter 2025-26 schedule with 25 destinations and 250+ weekly flights, including new ones in Bangkok, Hanoi, and Lisbon, with convenient times and ski flights.

Grenoble, France

The travel company returns to Israelis’ favorite winter destination

Flying Carpet launches a direct flight to Sofia starting October 23, twice a week for $379. The destination offers cheap shopping, casinos, and for sports fans – Hapoel Tel Aviv EuroLeague games.

Sofia, Bulgaria

Why does everyone only go to hotels? Unmissable attractions at the Dead Sea

Beyond mud masks and hotels: Surreal salt mushrooms, the love spring, unique birdwatching, and homemade desert cuisine – the complete guide to hidden trips at the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea

Meet the beer train: When Oktoberfest starts in Rome

No more tiring festival trips – Italy’s trains turn the journey into a 16-hour celebration with music, draft beer, dancers, and traditional food from Rome to Munich.

Beer

Everyone is traveling there: 250,000 Israelis have reached their favorite spot

A 59% surge in Israeli tourism to Thailand with 254,212 visitors this year. The Thai ambassador celebrated: “It’s a second home, not just a vacation spot”.

Jump to Thailand

NIS 150 Million, rooftop pool, and no children – a look at Fattal’s new hotel

Fattal Hotels opens Nucha boutique hotel in Jerusalem with 86 adult-only rooms, a rooftop pool, and a chef’s restaurant by the creators of Angelica, in a NIS 150M investment.

The Rooftop of Nucha Hotel in Jerusalem by Fattal Hotels

A dream vacation in the green heart of Georgia – and no, it’s not what you thought

Pastoral lake, wine, ATVs through vineyards, a Slavic bathhouse, and local cuisine. Omri Galperin explored eastern Georgia – returning with peace of mind and a bottle of Chacha.

The modern Georgian restaurant at Lopota, beneath which lies the Château Buera winery

Traveler hotels turn dogs into "certified travelers" with festive bandana

Traveler Hotels chain celebrates International Dog Day with a special experience featuring a photo booth, gift packages, and a bandana ceremony that turns dogs into "certified travelers".

Traveler Hotel Eretz Daphna

The secret Europe is hiding: Where to find true peace in 2025

Europe struggles with over-tourism, but Estonia’s remote islands offer true peace: Ruhnu with 150 residents and ringing sand, Vormsi with Swedish heritage, and Kihnu with a matriarchal society.

Kihnu Island, Estonia

Israelis on the suitcases: This is what our holiday dreams look like

Despite security and economic uncertainty, Israelis keep dreaming of vacations. From Dubai and Tokyo to Tiberias and the Dead Sea, these are the top Booking.com searches for the High Holidays.

Budapest

150 meters from the Sea: The new holiday village opening in Israel

Metaylim Hotels wins tender to build a 20-dunam holiday village in Achziv, 150m from the Mediterranean, with 60 family units and a relaxed western beach vibe.

The planned Metaylim Hotels property in Achziv