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


Jerusalem's L3 light rail line extended to Damascus Gate, stops added in downtown area

Several additional lines and extensions are planned for the city, according to a master plan map on the Cfir website.

A light rail car stands at its stop. Jerusalem will open the R3 light rail line on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Tax Authority proposes flight tax to cover environmental costs

The proposed tax would reach approximately NIS 100,000 for a large aircraft on a long-haul flight. What it means for consumers: An additional NIS 274 per ticket to the US or Far East.

Ben-Gurion Airport.

I went to Midburn and came back with one question: Why can't it be like this at home, too?

We met the people who make dreams come true on wheels and turn fire into art, and we discovered that the desert might already know how to build a slightly different world.

Art Cars: Making dreams come true on wheels.

After Morocco, Tokyo ticket troubles, Arkia launches discounted eSIM deal for passengers

Arkia passengers can now buy eSIM data packages for travel abroad at roughly 20% to 36% off, under a new partnership with Israeli provider Voye Global.

An Arkia airplane is seen in the sky above Tel Aviv, March 8, 2026.

Hiking the Holyland: Nahal Tekoa, the canyon in Herodion’s shadow

The caves of Tekoa Canyon were not always empty. In the fourth century, a monk named Haritoun came to the Judean Desert and became one of the founders of its monastic tradition.

ONE TRAIL starts at Herodion, then drops between pale limestone cliffs, crosses the dry streambed, and winds along ledges where the drop on one side is steep enough to make you slow down.

Crete: The darling Israelis can’t resist as Greek island transforms into luxury destination

An estimated 250,000 Israelis visited Crete by late October 2026, as Greece's largest island transforms from an affordable summer getaway into a growing luxury tourism destination.

BREATHTAKING VIEWS from JW Marriott Crete Resort Suite: turquoise waters, sailing yachts, and the majestic Cretan Mountains

Israel Museum ranks 16th in ‘Worth a Journey’ museum list

Over 20 additional Israeli venues made it to the travel magazine’s algorithm-based top 100 list.

The museum placed ahead of several heavily visited cultural institutions, including the Louvre.

Fiji has set its sights on Israeli travelers, Fijian ambassador to Israel says

Despite a severe lack of Jewish infrastructure, Fiji’s ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, says the country is working hard to win over tourists.

ONE OF the beaches in Pacific Paradise.

Beyond Tel Aviv and Jerusalem: Staymakom wants travelers to rediscover Israel

On the Staymakom website, users can choose what kind of experience they want, tailored to all kinds of individuals: from couples to families to single travelers.

Pictured: The horse riding, jeep tour of the Negev

Train, road disruptions expected across central Israel over next week, starting tonight

Affected train passengers can contact Israel Railways at *5770, while bus passengers can call the national public transportation information hotline at *4515.

Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.