Travel

Israelis put voting first as overseas travel declines ahead of election, data shows

The figures indicate that far fewer Israelis are leaving the country ahead of the election than in corresponding periods in previous years, while passengers arriving increasingly outnumber departing.

Passengers scramble at Ben-Gurion Airport after a staff strike halted Israeli air travel, August 20, 2026
Slovakia.

Summer surprise: Israeli tourism to Slovakia jumps by 204%

GALLERY -430. Hotels up to three stories high are planned for this area.

A journey into the awakening northern Dead Sea

The David Kempinski Hotel in central Tel Aviv.

Two Tel Aviv luxury hotels rank among Middle East's best in international travelers' poll


Following security official demands: Arkia halts ticket sales to Morocco

The Israeli airline is reviewing the future of its Marrakesh route and already-sold flights amid demands from Israeli security officials.

Don't book your flight tickets just yet. Marrakesh.

Just as the beautiful season begins: The scenic section closed on the Israel National Trail

Works to construct a suspension bridge between Kfar Giladi and Tel Hai will lead to the closure of the section in the Tel Hai and Kfar Giladi area on the Israel National Trail.

A rendering of the suspension bridge between Tel Hai and Kfar Giladi.

Bomb threats, attempted hijackings must not become new norm for Israeli travelers - editorial

For Israeli passengers who simply want to visit family or take a holiday abroad, the prospect of emergency landings and bomb scares becoming an accepted part of air travel is deeply unsettling.

Yaniv Hayun, who subdued the suspected terrorist aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073, arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, September 30, 2026.

Rare bird spotted over weekend for only second time in Israel

Eight years after first being documented in Israel, the buff-breasted sandpiper was spotted over the weekend in the northern Negev for only the second time ever.

A buff-breasted sandpiper in the northern Negev, over the weekend.

The Land of the Monasteries in the Dead Sea is opening to hikers this week

A journey following monks and pioneers in the northern Dead Sea, through an area accessible to hikers just two days a year.

The Land of the Monasteries.

The gate of Eden: In Israel’s Valley of Springs, ancient history offers a new journey of healing

From shepherding at dawn to dining among Roman ruins, discover the springs, flavors, and history of Israel’s Emek Hama’ayanot.

Kama's pool and waterfall. Shaped by founder Khen Shalem’s childhood on nearby Kibbutz Nir David, Kama’s pool is fed by a stone aqueduct whose waterfall wraps the whole village in a steady white noise that slows the mind and calms the body.

From Gondar to Zanzibar: Uncovering the Wonders of Northeast Africa

Embark on a captivating journey to eastern Africa on this episode of the Jerusalem Post Podcast Travel Edition.

An AI-generated image of eastern Africa.

Arkia cancels long-awaited direct route to Tokyo

According to the airline, Japanese authorities have not approved operating the route using a wet-leased aircraft at this time.

Sayonara Tokyo. Arkia.

EL AL director of international affairs at Diplomatic Conference

“Flight connectivity is a strategic infrastructure for Israel”

Stanley Morais, Director Partnerships & International Affairs - EL AL Israel Airlines

More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided

A new study examined what happens to wildlife when new hiking trails are opened in previously inaccessible areas, finding that certain species move away from the paths or alter their activity hours.

A total of 288 cameras placed at various distances from the trails recorded wildlife before, during, and after the disturbance.