Vacation

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation

More Israelis are returning to nature, but differently than before: Between basic camping and luxury glamping, a new vacation style combines freedom, comfort and advanced outdoor equipment.

Camping in Nature.
Tourist congestion in Venice

From the Maldives to Venice: 17 destinations that could soon disappear from the map

The Anassa.

Finding yourself in the quiet: A stay at Cyprus's Anassa resort - review

“A luxury wellness retreat in Kefalonia offering nature, calm, and inner renewal.”

F ZEEN KEFALONIA: A sanctuary for the self on Ionian Sea


Israelis on the suitcases: This is what our holiday dreams look like

Despite security and economic uncertainty, Israelis keep dreaming of vacations. From Dubai and Tokyo to Tiberias and the Dead Sea, these are the top Booking.com searches for the High Holidays.

Budapest

150 meters from the Sea: The new holiday village opening in Israel

Metaylim Hotels wins tender to build a 20-dunam holiday village in Achziv, 150m from the Mediterranean, with 60 family units and a relaxed western beach vibe.

The planned Metaylim Hotels property in Achziv

The summer vacation ends in two weeks – where can you still escape to?

Two weeks left of summer break! Gulliver offers last-minute deals: Cyprus from $544, Bucharest $919, plus local vacations in Israel starting at NIS 3,951. Still time for a getaway!

Paphos

Gai Beach at the Kinneret: New shading facilities and the Super Slider

Gai Beach Water Park at the Kinneret added new shading and a Super Slider with four slides. The 15-dunam park combines a water park and a private beach.

Gai Beach Water Park

Feeling the end in the air: Activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer

In August, despite the heat, evenings hint at autumn. Nature reserves and gardens offer one last wave of family activities and experiences to enjoy before summer ends.

Lantern Tour in Caesarea

Missing Thailand’s perfect resorts? We have a solution for you – 30 minutes from home

Thailand is far, but your mind needs a break. Dan Accadia Resort in Herzliya, newly renovated, offers the perfect escape close to home and loved ones.

Dan Accadia Resort

City of Dreams Mediterranean celebrates two years with a spectacular festival

As part of its anniversary, City of Dreams Mediterranean held a spectacular festival from July 10–12, offering three days of continuous excitement in an especially electrifying atmosphere.

City Of Dreams Mediterranean Hotel

Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the biggest nutritional mistake you make on vacation

Many Israelis are currently going on their summer vacation, and a large percentage of them will return with excess weight – not just in their suitcase. Here are all the ways to avoid that.

The biggest temptation

Dear triumphalist Christians, Muslims: Please leave us Jews alone - opinion

Why are extremist Muslims and Christians so driven and inflicted? What is it about the Jews that awakens the darkness and spirit of evil extremism in them?

Zev Uslan (L) at the Everest Base Camp.

A night at the Dead Sea for NIS 13,000: Meet Isrotel’s new luxury hotel

Isrotel will open the Kayama Hotel in Ein Bokek this September – Israel’s most luxurious hotel, with only 44 rooms, unique design, and nightly rates starting at NIS 2,548 per couple.

Kayma Hotel, Dead Sea