Neither Waldorf Astoria nor King David: The hotel named best in Israel
Carlton Tel Aviv was named Israel's top hotel, American Colony won top boutique hotel, and David InterContinental won top conference hotel.
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50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
The city across our border that turned UN soldiers into its tourists
Tailor-made travel: How Natürlich Reisen plans journeys around the traveller
Tel Dan Nature Reserve damaged by missile in war; here is how it looks after restoration
After a long closure, the Tel Dan Nature Reserve reopens with a visitor service center, access road, and parking lot rehabilitated at a cost of NIS 2.5 million.
Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter offers family ticket to six heritage sites for NIS 160
A new project invites families to explore the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City and visit six of the area's key heritage sites.
First circus city opens in Israel, combining ninja, water, and extreme attractions
A new venue in Petah Tikva merges a 360-degree international circus show with ninja courses, extreme inflatables, water and foam zones, and interactive workshops.
Blue Bird Airways expands Italy network with four direct routes from Tel Aviv
The expansion will make Italy one of Blue Bird Airways’ main markets from Ben-Gurion Airport, with some routes operating daily and others several times a week.
NYX hotel and water park to replace Leonardo Inn Dead Sea
Fattal Hotel Group announced the project which will feature 182 rooms, private pools, a lifestyle resort, and a water park open to the general public, set to open in early 2028.
Israeli airline opens flights to four destinations in Italy
Bluebird, the Israeli-owned Greek airline, is expanding operations from Ben-Gurion Airport and starting in September will operate direct flights to Rome, Bologna, Naples, and Bergamo.
New VIP lounge at Ben-Gurion Airport: Who enters free and what is the cost?
A new VIP lounge by Jetex and Layam opened in Terminal 3 with gourmet food. Some passengers get free access, while others can enter for a $100 fee.
The secret northern pool: A short summer route leading to a cool spring
A year-round spring, ancient mill, and Syrian camp await on a short Nahal Jilabun trail - ideal for a refreshing northern dip without a full-day hike.
We were the only guests at this charming hotel, and it was heartbreaking
The shores of the Sea of Galilee are empty midweek, as are the shops and tourist sites in the North. Is it because everyone is traveling abroad for the summer, or are Israelis still afraid?
Hotel La Perla: A wonderful way to visit the Dolomites - review
From private mountain trails to a 35,000-bottle wine collection, La Perla offers a blend of Alpine adventure, family tradition and luxury.
