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בית כנסת בכל כיוון
Spa, water park and shooting range: inside Kassland, the West Bank's newest resort
A 220 million shekel tourism complex in Ma’ale Adumim offers one of the region’s largest thermal spas and an indoor water park, though the hotel still shows growing pains with maintenance and navigation issues
Assaf Kamar | 09:12 | 05.20.26
מטוס של חברת לופטהנזה
Lufthansa Group announces gradual return to Israel starting in June
Aviation giant says flights to and from Israel will return gradually after security and safety review, a day after Europe’s aviation safety agency described regional situation as shifting from active conflict to ‘high tension’
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 15:37 | 05.13.26
טיול
Travel slows aging? New study reveals surprising health benefits
New research suggests travel can boost immunity, reduce stress and keep brain active; from physical activity to new experiences, experts say well-planned trips may help slow some effects of aging — but benefits depend on safe and positive travel
ynet | 03:41 | 05.12.26
עמדות הצ'ק אין האוטומטיות של ישראייר
Israir launches digital self-bag drop service at Ben Gurion Airport
Passengers must check in and buy baggage in advance, then use one of 17 kiosks in Terminal 3 to print a tag before drop-off
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:18 | 05.10.26
ארוחה במחלקת עסקים של אגיאן איירליינס
This is the airline with the best food and it flies to Israel
A new survey ranks the 100 airlines with the best in-flight meals: in first place is the national airline of Greece, which has overtaken the big names in the industry; Asian carriers have taken over top spots, US carriers slipped to the bottom
Roy Elman | 11:12 | 05.10.26
וויזאייר - זולים מתמיד בימים הקרובים
Wizz Air again extends Israel flight cancellations
Hungarian low-cost giant Wizz Air again delays resuming flights to and from Israel, after the Transportation Ministry froze talks on a permanent Israeli base
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 20:59 | 05.09.26
סמר כהן - טיול הסולו שנמשך 3 שנים
‘The loneliness became my strength’: Israeli woman’s 3-year solo journey across continents
With no money, no limits and plenty of courage, Samar Cohen spent three years traveling solo from Australia’s beaches to freezing nights in a van in New Zealand and finally Bora Bora — learning to face every challenge alone along the way
Assaf Kamar | 02:25 | 05.09.26
דרימליינר של אל על
El Al starts selling tickets to Buenos Aires: here’s the price for its new route
El Al opened ticket sales today for its new direct route to Buenos Aires, set to launch in November as its longest flight, alongside sales for its new Seoul route
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:15 | 05.07.26
המפעל שהמציא עצמו מחדש בקורונה
Kosher food at 40,000 feet: El Al inaugurates world's largest kosher airline food plant
What's the deal with airline food? The plant will be able to produce approximately 50,000 meals a day and will broaden the variety of meals served on flights
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 06:01 | 05.07.26
מטוס של חברת ישראייר. החברה החלה במהלך שבסופו תפעיל גם מטוןסים רחבי גוף
Israir CEO summoned to meet with ultra-Orthodox representatives over Shabbat flights
'A commotion over nothing': Amid threats of a Haredi boycott over flights on Shabbat, Israir CEO Uri Sirkis claims that the storm surrounding the company's operations is due to its current success 
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Shilo Freid | 04:43 | 05.07.26
מטוס של חברת וויז אייר
Israel freezes talks on Wizz Air Tel Aviv hub after airline delays return
Transportation Minister Miri Regev says that while Israel still wants to encourage low-cost carriers to open local bases, Wizz Air’s failure to resume flights has forced the Transportation Ministry to halt the discussions for now
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:19 | 05.06.26
בואינג 737 של צ'יינה איסטרן איירליינס
Chinese cover-up exposed: 4 years after jet crash killed 132, pilot murder-suicide found to be cause
Report by the US National Transportation Safety Board on deadly China Eastern Airlines crash finds fuel supply to engines was deliberately cut off from inside the cockpit during struggle between the pilots, amid continued silence of Chinese authorities
Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 21:05 | 05.04.26
התמונה שעוררה סערה
One passenger, two seats? The photo reigniting the airline seat debate
Large-bodied passenger was seen spilling into the next seat on European flight, setting off fierce online debate over passenger shaming, airline policy and who should pay when standard plane seats do not fit body
Roee Elman | 22:12 | 05.03.26
מטוס ישראייר איירבוס A320
Israir raises prices of checked suitcases, again
Less than two months after the last price increase – the third in less than 18 months– Israir is raising baggage fees again; This time, it's a one-off increase: the price of the first suitcase will rise to $65 one-way, while the other rates remain unchanged
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:22 | 05.03.26
ירח דבש בקצה העולם
'Feels like a parallel universe': an Israeli couple’s honeymoon at the coldest edge of the world
Travel blogger Ilanosh and her husband chose Antarctica for a honeymoon of extremes: stormy Drake Passage waves, penguin colonies, kayaking through ice, hundreds of whales and luxury service aboard a ship at the edge of the world
Assaf Kamar | 13:33 | 05.02.26
טוקיו, יפן
Drink-spiking fears in Japan as tourists report memory loss and thousands stolen from cards
Britain says reports of drink spiking and credit card fraud are rising in Japan’s nightlife districts, especially Kabukicho, Roppongi, Shibuya and Ikebukuro; tourists describe waking with no memory of the night and finding charges of hundreds to tens of thousands of pounds
Roy Elman | 16:37 | 04.29.26
Arkia A320 business class
Arkia launches business class service to Europe
Israeli airline converts first Airbus A320 to include 12 business seats and 150 economy seats, starting with Paris route, as it moves to expand premium service to additional destinations
ynet Global | 22:25 | 04.28.26
מעיינות חמים סטורניה, טוסקנה, איטליה
Hidden lakes, hot springs, fairytale villages: Europe’s 36 most beautiful places
Time Out’s list of Europe’s most beautiful places skips obvious landmarks for hidden lakes, hot springs, fairytale villages, wild coastlines and architectural gems, from North Macedonia and Tuscany to Iceland, Malta and Bosnia
Roy Elman | 19:56 | 04.28.26
אתונה במחיר מבצע
'We cannot become Barcelona': Athens mayor declares war on mass tourism
Athens faces an overtourism crisis as 8 million annual visitors push out residents, prompting the mayor to seek hotel freezes and short-term rental limits
Roy Elman | 22:16 | 04.26.26
מעיין עין ספיר
From secret cave springs to desert oases: Israel’s hidden swimming spots worth the hike
From a cool cave in the Jerusalem Foothills to natural water slides near Beit She’an and a lagoon in Nitzanim’s dunes, discover the country’s most refreshing off-the-radar places to swim this summer
Assaf Kamar | 12:32 | 04.25.26
גשר ריאלטו בוונציה, איטליה
Topping Paris and Rome, this is the world’s most romantic city
Travel booking company Mozio says Venice leads its romance ranking thanks to its high concentration of romantic restaurants and hotels, wedding-related online searches and couple-friendly attractions such as gondola rides
Lital Semet, Calcalist | 11:46 | 04.25.26
באנג קרצ'או
Off the radar: 22-year-old Israeli moved to Bangkok and found the hidden spots tourists never get to see
Green island in the river, huge weekend market, local parks, rooftop ice baths; skip Khaosan Road or malls; Hagar Reshef shares her off-the-radar Bangkok spots for repeat visitors who want different angle
Assaf Kamar | 06:12 | 04.25.26
מטוס אייר חיפה לקראת נחיתה ב חיפה
Flights resume in northern Israel as Air Haifa, foreign airlines return
Air Haifa resumes Haifa flights with new routes and discounts as foreign airlines gradually restore service to Israel, though most carriers have yet to return
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:35 | 04.23.26
יום העצמאות נהרים בגשר
Celebrating blue and white: family-friendly events across Israel for Independence Day
Events at heritage sites, guided museum tours, unique exhibitions and a national flotilla honoring IDF soldiers and reservists — a family guide to Israel’s 78th Independence Day
ynet | 20:32 | 04.21.26
רחוק מההמון. החוף שבו מוקם הריזורט
Former Shin Bet officer builds remote Thailand resort where guests create the experience
On a secluded Koh Phangan beach accessible only by boat, Nir Adan is launching an all-inclusive resort blending wellness, workshops and guest-led content — blurring the line between host and visitor
Assaf Kamar | 07:27 | 04.20.26
דרימליינר של אל על
More seats for longer flights: El Al expands its Dreamliner fleet
The airline announced that it will exercise an option to purchase six additional Boeing 787 aircraft, with the option to acquire up to six more later in a move designed to increase the supply of seats on long-haul flights and improve their availability
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 23:23 | 04.16.26
תאי שינה במחלקת תיירים
Now you can sleep in a bed on one of the world's longest flights
Air New Zealand is launching sleeper cabins in economy class that will allow passengers to lie down and rest on flights of up to 17 hours; This is how much a four-hour nap will cost 
Assaf Rosen | 15:22 | 04.16.26
הדולר נמוך - והטיסות זולות יותר
Rare window as dollar falls: cheaper flights before summer surge
The dollar falls below 3 shekels for the first time in over 30 years, making travel cheaper for Israelis, but prices are expected to rise as summer approaches
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:32 | 04.16.26
דרימליינר של איתיחאד איירוויז, היום בנתב"ג
Etihad Airways returns to Israel and offers short connections to the US
The national carrier is offering flights to the US via Abu Dhabi with a short connection and a service that shortens the entry process withprices starting around $1,000;  Blue Bird and Tus Airways also are expanding their operations from Israel 
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:02 | 04.15.26
טרקלין ה-TOP PLATINUM של אל על
This is what El Al's upgraded luxury lounge at Ben Gurion looks like
The lounge in Terminal 3 is available to the airline's top tier customers; Access to the lounge cannot be purchased on a one-time basis and is granted solely as a status benefit
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 03:21 | 04.15.26
מטוסי חברת וויז אייר
Wizz Air walks back plan to resume Israel flights, suspends service until May 4
The decision comes just days after the airline said it would gradually reopen ticket sales for flights to and from Tel Aviv starting April 25, in line with international safety guidelines
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09:40 | 04.14.26
זה לא נדמה לכם, חופשות באמת מגבירות את החשק
What makes vacation so good for intimacy
From hotel balconies to beaches, travel strips away stress and routine, reigniting desire; experts say novelty, dopamine and emotional freedom recreate early relationship chemistry, making intimacy stronger, bolder and far more frequent
Roy Elman | 00:47 | 04.13.26
הכירו את Hero of the Seas
With 20 decks and 7,600 passengers: See inside the world's largest cruise ship
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its next mega-ship – the Hero of the Seas – which is expected to become the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in the summer of 2027; Plans include nine pools, a water park, an over-the-ocean zip line and a three-story suite 
Assaf Rosen | 04:01 | 04.12.26
וויזאייר - זולים מתמיד בימים הקרובים
Foreign airlines start returning to Israel this month as flight resumptions roll out through April
Wizz Air to reopen bookings from April 25; Etihad resumes Abu Dhabi route mid-month; Blue Bird set to be first foreign carrier back as broader list of airlines delays return dates into summer and beyond
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:23 | 04.10.26
מצפה זוהר
From shelters to trails: best hikes in Israel after the ceasefire
After weeks of sirens, a rare window opens for nature lovers; desert pools filled by floods, peak spring bloom and scenic routes offer families a mix of adventure and calm across Israel’s landscapes
Assaf Kamer | 14:26 | 04.10.26
טביעת אצבע
No more passport stamps: EU launches biometric border system for travelers
Starting Friday, Europe will replace passport stamps with the EU’s EES biometric system using facial scans and fingerprints, with longer wait times expected at first as travelers adjust—here’s how to prepare
News Agencies | 22:53 | 04.09.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Expect a slow return alongside great uncertainty: this is when foreign airlines will return
A day after the ceasefire went into effect, demand is already soaring – but there are hardly any foreign planes at Ben Gurion Airport; in the meantime, with supply limited and fuel prices soaring, the dream of a cheap summer vacation is receding
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:00 | 04.09.26
ניר לוי בתא הטייס
Road trip in the sky: this Israeli flight instructor takes her getaways in a small plane
From fuel stops in the Bahamas to landings in remote corners of America, for Nir Levy, vacations start not at the terminal but in the cockpit, as the Israeli flight instructor turns a four-seat plane into a passport to adventure
Assaf Kamar | 22:10 | 04.08.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Israel’s Airports Authority weighs expanding flights after Iran ceasefire
After the Iran ceasefire, Israel’s Airports Authority is weighing a gradual expansion of flights at Ben Gurion and other airports, in coordination with security officials, while Arkia plans a full schedule starting May 3
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11:23 | 04.08.26
מטוס של חברת אג'יאן איירליינס
Foreign airlines extend Israel flight cancellations as Aegean suspends routes until June 26
United, Delta, Air Canada and Lufthansa among carriers halting service for months amid ongoing war; low-cost and regional airlines also delay returns, leaving limited international connectivity to Tel Aviv
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Reuters | 20:14 | 04.06.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Wartime limits on Ben Gurion flight eased, raising outbound passenger cap
Airlines at Ben Gurion Airport will be allowed to sell up to 100 seats on departing flights, as Israel cautiously relaxes restrictions imposed after security concerns; Air India joins foreign airlines canceling or suspending service to and from Israel due to war
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 23:09 | 04.05.26
במעבר בין המחילות בשמורת גד
‘I hid in caves during sirens’: Israeli blogger 'Kuku Trip' refuses to stop traveling in wartime
Kobi Peled continues hiking and exploring caves across the country despite ongoing war, at times taking shelter underground during sirens as missile fire disrupts daily life
Assaf Kamer | 09:04 | 04.05.26
הולכים בשורה בטבע - ושותקים
Stranded in Thailand, Israeli traveler turns to monastery life: 'It sounds like a dream — but it’s much more complicated'
Dana Elazar, 30, traveled to Thailand for a vacation, but war left her stranded with canceled flights and dwindling funds; as she waited for evacuation, she made an unusual choice: moving into a jungle monastery, where she admits, 'I was supposed to meditate at 5 a.m., but I kept sleeping'
Assaf Kamar | 05:46 | 04.04.26
חוף נודיסטים
Leave the swimsuit at home: the world’s top 10 nude beaches, from Miami to the Dead Sea
From a full-fledged naturist village to a secluded bay reached by 500 steps and a hidden beach beyond an abandoned tunnel, these are the 10 best nude beaches for 2026 — from California and Miami to quiet Mediterranean shores near Israel
Roy Elman | 09:29 | 04.02.26
Cyprus
Passover 2026: last-minute destinations still open to Israelis
Flight disruptions and security concerns are driving Israelis toward nearby, flexible getaways this holiday, with Cyprus and select European cities still offering bookable family breaks
Yifat Hen Manor | 05:52 | 03.30.26
מטוס איירבוס A321 Neo LR של ארקיע
Arkia halts Jordan flights after sudden ban, leaving thousands of passengers stranded
Israeli airline says Jordanian authorities abruptly barred use of European aircraft, forcing cancellations and reroutes as thousands of passengers face disruption and uncertainty
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:31 | 03.29.26
הפארק הלאומי קולי
World’s happiest country offers free Lake District vacation — here's how to apply
After eight straight years atop the global happiness rankings, Finland is inviting travelers to a free nature getaway in Europe’s largest lake region, complete with saunas, a rental car and cabin stays — here’s how to win the trip
Roy Elman | 06:29 | 03.28.26
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Delta halts Israel flights until Sept. 5, United through June 14
Lufthansa Group says its airlines — Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines — will suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv through May 31
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 22:40 | 03.25.26
כלניות בעמק השלום
Israel closes forests, parks and beaches ahead of Passover as war drags on
Citing Home Front Command restrictions, JNF and Interior Ministry say forests, parks, hiking trails and public beaches will remain closed until further notice, delaying the start of the swimming season during one of Israel’s busiest holiday periods
ynet | 19:30 | 03.25.26
שוטר תאילנדי
'Avoid Passover events in public spaces,' NSC warns Israelis abroad
National Security Council warns of an increase in the terrorist threat abroad during the Spring holidays, and recommends staying away from unsecured Jewish gatherings and open events, which could be targeted by terrorists
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:48 | 03.25.26
ניגריה
Life expectancy of 54 years: the country you wouldn’t want to live in
Global life expectancy is about 73 years, with countries such as Japan and Switzerland exceeding 84; Nigeria trails at just 54.5; how does a resource-rich nation rank among the world’s lowest, nearly two decades below the global average?
Eitan Gefen | 03:33 | 03.25.26
בני בעיראק
Dangerous game: Haredi Israeli risks life traveling through Iraq during war, aims for Iran next
Jerusalem tourism consultant Benny Waxler visits Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Hezbollah strongholds, hiding his Jewish identity while seeking lost heritage sites and navigating constant risk of exposure
Assaf Kamar | 01:51 | 03.25.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Passover travel crunch: sky-high flight prices and costly Eilat vacations leave few options
Travelers are rerouting through Jordan and Egypt, facing long overland journeys, limited flights and surging demand, with some routes requiring daylong trips and added costs despite already high holiday prices
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11:26 | 03.24.26
דרימליינר של אל על ממריא מנתב"ג ללוס אנג'לס, אתמול
El Al cuts flights to 7 destinations, shifts to essential operations as Ben Gurion Airport limits tighten
Flights reduced to a minimum as Ben Gurion caps departures and passenger numbers; El Al limits service to major hubs while Israir operates only nearby routes, prioritizing humanitarian cases
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:26 | 03.23.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Arkia shifts flights abroad, El Al scales back amid wartime airspace limits
Airlines shift operations to Aqaba and Taba and limit Ben Gurion flights to humanitarian routes as new rules cap passengers at 50 per flight and one departure per hour, leaving many travelers stranded ahead of Passover
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:15 | 03.23.26
מפגש עם חבר רנדומלי באמצע מדבר סהרבה
From fake identities to Israeli pride: 20-year-old’s journey across 40 countries
He traveled the world with no money, hiding his Israeli identity; now, at war and nights under rocket fire in Tel Aviv, Tal Dooreck Aloni says he’s done hiding and is using his platform to show Israel as it is
Assaf Kamar | 04:41 | 03.23.26
שילה נגרין בתאילנד
'I suddenly felt a slap to my face': Israeli tourist attacked in Thailand fights back
A routine girls’ trip to Koh Samui turned violent when Sheila Negrin of Ramat Gan was suddenly attacked on the street — but fought back, saying, 'She took a beating,' in an interview with ynet
Assaf Kamar | 21:10 | 03.22.26
נתב"ג בזמן מלחמה
Israel cuts Ben-Gurion traffic to one flight an hour, slashes passenger limits
Transportation Minister Miri Regev and senior officials have ordered further restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport, cutting outbound passengers from 120 to about 50 and reducing overall flight activity
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 21:05 | 03.22.26
הפריחה בגוש עציון
It's cherry blossom time from the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights to Gush Etzion
Spring has officially arrived and the cherry blossoms are blooming across the country: Check out our spectacular photos  
Ilana Curiel | 06:20 | 03.22.26
עופרי קרק, סיני
From war to ski slopes: Israeli traveler’s 20-hour escape to the French Alps
Ofri Kark’s flight was canceled at war’s outset, but she set out on a 20-hour journey via three countries and Sinai to reach the French Alps — from bomb shelters to ski parties, and a puzzling ski confiscation in Egypt
Assaf Kamar | 08:57 | 03.20.26
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