MEITAL SHARABI

Meital Sharabi is the editor of Maariv's Travel & Aviation section. She covers the tourism industry in Israel and worldwide, focusing on consumer insights, travel trends, destination guides, flight updates, and practical tips to help readers plan smarter, more affordable trips.

First hotel in Ein Hod.

The magic of Ein Hod: A European escape just around the corner

Gev Holit.

Between rock pools & canyons: Hiking trails to discover in the Arava

Gush Etzion springs cycling route.

28 km of desert and mountain: The renewed Gush Etzion singletrack


Alongside Central Park and Hyde Park: Israeli park named among the 100 best in the world

Worth a Journey ranked Ramat Hanadiv at 63rd place among the 100 best parks in the world for 2026. The only other Israeli entry, Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park, ranked lower down.

Ramat Hanadiv.

First hotel to be built in Kiryat Motzkin: NIS 55 million investment, rooftop pool and spa

A new tourist spot: Kiryat Motzkin is preparing for a landmark project. Permit granted for a hotel featuring a rooftop pool and spa, children's attractions, and 100 rooms. Opening set for 2029.

Eden Park, the first hotel in Kiryat Motzkin.

Discover Israel’s national parks: Friday tours, concerts, and Hanukkah events

From this Friday, musical Kabbalat Shabbat services, tours, and workshops begin at national parks, with Hanukkah candle lightings to follow. Most activities are included with entry.

Hamat Tiberias National Park.

Not just landscapes: Golan Festival of flavors & experiences

Golan grove tours, oil production insights, food journeys, coffee carts, bakeries, beauty products, a pub, and workshops - explore the Golan Olive Branch Days Festival during harvest season.

Olive oil tourism.

Israel’s tourism month features nationwide events, discounted tours throughout November

1,000 guided tours, regional weeks, and major Friday events with The Revivo Project in Jerusalem, Berry Sakharof and Dudu Tassa by the Kinneret, and Lior Narkis at Tel Ashkelon.

Tel Afek National Park.

Discover Botmia Reservoir: The Golan’s peaceful hidden gem

The Botmia Reservoir, built after the Six-Day War for agriculture, is a quiet hidden spot in the eastern Golan. The authority recommends it for a brief outing with precise directions.

The Botmia water reservoir in the Golan Heights.

Top Israeli chefs take over Carlton Tel Aviv kitchen for exclusive pop-up

Tomer Agay, Oshry Mashid, Ohad Levi, Hmodi Okala, Asaf Shtern, and Eran Nachshon will cook at Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel from Nov 3 to Dec 10 with Israeli wineries. All meals are kosher.

Pop-up chefs at the Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel.

New route launched from Haifa to beloved Greek city

airHaifa began operating routes to Ramon and Thessaloniki. Customers are currently voting on Facebook to select the discount for Election Day.

Thessaloniki, Greece.

Madrid Bound: Israir launches direct flights to Spain's capital

Israir launched a direct route today from Ben Gurion Airport to Madrid, featuring three weekly flights. To mark the launch, round-trip tickets for flights in October start at $328 per person.

Madrid.

Israelis warned to exercise caution in France ahead of renewed violence, protests

French security forces fanned out across Paris on Saturday ahead of protests that authorities fear could turn violent, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urging police to be "hyper-reactive."

Damaged glass at the Lacoste store on Champs-Elysees avenue, the day after clashes during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.