Travel

The new Achziv vacation village: 80 luxury seafront rooms

The Mateh Asher Regional Council and the Economic Corporation are launching a tender to establish a luxury tourism complex adjacent to the Achziv National Park and the Western Galilee beaches.

The complex is situated adjacent to the Achziv National Park.
Nahal Sorek.

Quarter of a billion shekels for Israeli nature: These are the sites that will receive upgrades

President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024.

Maldives moves to enact permanent ban on Israeli passport holders, blocks Israeli investment

Akko Festival of Alternative Theatre.

Crusader castles, ancient alleys, and avant-garde art: Inside the annual Akko festival


Exploring Jewish history on an Adriatic cruise - review

Join a seven-night luxury cruise uncovering Jewish history in Greek caves, Game of Thrones sets, and Europe's oldest active Sephardi synagogue.

THE PARTHENON TEMPLE on the Acropolis in Athens. Exterior scaffolding was removed in 2025, improving the view.

Solving the ‘what now?’ dilemma at Kfar Maccabiah Hotel - review

Take the stress out of your travel plans. Explore how the Kfar Maccabiah Hotel provides an all-in-one escape right in the center of the country.

KFAR MACCABIAH has more of a family-resort feel than a conventional city hotel.

Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027

Israel's first direct flight to the Philippines is set to begin in 2027.

Airbus A321 aircraft, Arkia.

There is no way to vacation from being Israeli, there are responsible ways to travel - editorial

Israelis are entitled to rest, travel, and enjoy the world without apologizing for their existence. And for that, they must go abroad with confidence, but also with awareness.

An El Al Boeing 737 takes off from Ben-Gurion Airport, March 5, 2026.

Israir to begin New York flights in September after $85m. investment in two Airbus A330 aircraft

The first flight from Tel Aviv to New York is scheduled for September 15, while the first flight from New York to Israel is planned for September 17.

Israir prepares to open ticket sales for its New York route after completing preparations to operate two Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft.

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’

If ancient pilgrimages were about holy sites, religious ritual, forgiveness, and redemption, modern pilgrimages are about personal growth and connection with people and places.

Pilgrims in Jerusalem

Israelis, Jews abroad face heightened terror threat as High Holy Days near, NSC warns

The National Security Council warned that Iran and its proxies remain the leading global terror threat to Israelis and Jews, while stressing that no new travel warnings were issued.

Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv, August 23, 2026.

Hangzhou offers a glimpse of China’s journey from silk to silicon

A journey through Hangzhou and Zhejiang reveals a China embracing both its ancient heritage and a high-tech future, from tea fields and historic canals to AI and robotics.

ONCE A poverty-stricken farming community, Wuzhen is now a must for visitors to Zhejiang province.

Rome and Athens: Israel’s unlikely new gateways to North America - comment

Rome and Athens have become de facto “Terminal Four” and “Terminal Five” for Israelis flying to North America, offering more routes, lower fares and the chance to turn a layover into a vacation.

THE LONG absence of US carriers was disturbing, yet the crisis has left us with what may be a better way to travel to North America. A well-planned stopover isn’t a compromise; it is a creative travel opportunity.

Air Tanzania becomes first airline to halt flights to Russia after Zelensky warning

The airline did not explicitly mention safety in Russia or the Ukraine-Russia War, but the announcement makes it the first airline to suspend flights after Zelensky warned Russian airspace is unsafe.

An Air Tanzania aircraft pictured in 2024; illustrative.