Travel
My four-year-old says the most precious thing in our home is our passports - opinion
Friday night, reading the newsletter at the Sabbath table, I asked her why. She said, “Because we keep them hidden in the safe, and they let us travel if we ever have to leave.”
Not just a ski resort: The winter where Les Arcs became a lifestyle
Paris beyond the postcards: 7 surprising facts about the historic center
Jews of China special: Tianjin (part two)
Grapevine, December 26, 2025: In his father’s footsteps
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Record breakers: One million Israeli overnight stays in a European country
At the New Map conference, data showed 1M Israeli stays in Hungary, 400K visitors in Thailand, record arrivals in Azerbaijan, with talks on AI and 2026 travel trends.
Israelis seek affordable snow: Price drops at ski destinations in winter 2026
Winter 2025–2026 flight prices drop at most ski destinations: Sofia $320→$275, Geneva $510→$450, while Tbilisi sees higher demand with a moderate price decrease.
This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299
Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.
Kibbutz Neot Semadar: Israel's desert oasis quenches thirst for tranquility, nature’s raw beauty
Neot Semadar’s large variety of tours and workshops offers something for everyone. Perhaps this unconventional community has found the balance it was looking for after all.
Business class on wheels: The luxury bus connecting european cities
Twiliner is launching a luxury night bus offering a full bed, Wi-Fi, a bathroom, and promising significant savings in costs and carbon emissions compared to flying.
Cruises will never be the same: MSC unveils the upgraded island in the Bahamas
MSC’s private island Ocean Cay gets a major makeover: Beach wellness, AR treasure hunts, and a new LEGO® area await guests in 2026 for a fun, family-friendly, unforgettable beach day.
The fate of the Israeli tourism industry
After six years of crises — from Covid to war — Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is focusing on safety, strategy, and storytelling to bring visitors back.
December in Europe: Football, Christmas markets, and an experience you won’t want to miss
December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.
Visiting Adia, the newest Isrotel five-star hotel in Athens
This winter season, travelers looking for a magical holiday experience in a city famous for its ancient history, can enjoy Adia’s sleek, modern aesthetic.
