Tourism

A casualty of war: Israel's breathtaking historical site remains out of reach after October 7

St. George’s Monastery is a microcosm of that overlapping alphabet soup reality where security, tourism, settlements, and land intersect. 

INTERIOR OF one of the rooms at St. George's Monastery.
The child who died from the amoeba swam here. Kursi Beach on the Kinneret.

'It's a death sentence for the Kinneret': The battle over signs warning of brain-eating amoeba

The steps leading to the Bahá'í Shrine in Haifa, Israel.

Haifa's glowing Bahá'í terraces draw more than 9,400 visitors in two nights

The Drisco Hotel in Tel Aviv.

Is Tel Aviv’s Drisco Hotel worth the price?


For the first time in history: Direct flights from Israel to the Kingdom of Bhutan

Bhutanese airline Drukair will operate direct flights from Israel to Bhutan for the first time ever. The seven-hour flights are scheduled to begin in February.

Bhutanese airline Drukair will operate direct flights from Israel to Bhutan for the first time ever.

Israeli tourists rescued amid renewed fighting in Tigray, Ethiopia, FM says

After days trapped amid renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, 45 Israeli tourists were rescued in a coordinated operation involving military helicopters and overland escorts to safe areas.

Members of the Tigrayan forces patrol along a street as tensions intensify after the forces launched a major offensive against the federal government in multiple locations, in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, September 24, 2026.

Frankfurt: From missed flight to 850 years of Jewish history

What began as an airport ordeal turned into a deep dive into a fascinating European city, revealing that Frankfurt is far more than a major transit hub.

Franfkurt's old cemetery is located next to the former ghetto.

Ein Bokek like you’ve never seen it: The wet trail almost completely empty of hikers

There are always hikers along the short, wet route in Nahal Bokek. Want a little peace and quiet? This is the time to discover a circular version of it.

You have earned the good water flowing here from every direction fair and square. The large waterfall.

5 great Sukkot stops in the Gaza border area: From greenhouses to Hakafot

A farm visit, greenhouse harvesting, honey straight from the beehive, coffee with a view, and Simchat Torah events: There are plenty of reasons to head to the Gaza border region.

Simchat Torah celebrations in Sderot.

7 picture-perfect spots for a family picnic this Sukkot

Sukkot is the ultimate holiday for outdoor trips, but sometimes all you want is to relax with family and friends over a great picnic with a view. Here are seven ideal spots to roll out your blanket.

Plenty of picnic spots, some of them shaded, along with a coffee cart. Ra'anana Park

Ben-Gurion Airport parking lots full as holiday travel surge leaves passengers seeking alternatives

The Israel Airports Authority announced Sunday that all parking lots at Ben-Gurion Airport are full because of heavy passenger traffic during the High Holy Days.

Lines at the Ben-Gurion airport.

Sukkot Guide 2026: Fun family activities in and around Jerusalem

Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Sukkot!

Dead Sea Tourism jeeping.

Becoming Israel’s Tuscany: Gov’t launches ‘Biblical Trail’ initiative to promote West Bank tourism

The NIS 3.2 million tourism project will include an accessible promenade and suspension bridge connecting the Eilon Moreh Heritage Center with the summit of the Mount Kabir Nature Reserve.

Israeli officials lay cornerstone of the new "Joshua Trail," the first in its "Biblical Trails" initative, near Elon Moreh, September 24, 2026.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv wins top conference hotel award for fifth year

The World Travel Awards recognize achievements across the global travel and tourism industry, with winners selected through an international voting process involving travel professionals.

InterContinental David Tel Aviv