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מבט מהאי הידרה אל חוף קמיני וקסטלו הידרה
Europe's best islands for 2026: Hidden gems outshine famous hotspots
Europe's best islands for 2026 have been revealed, with a largely car-free destination taking the top spot ahead of some of the continent's most popular vacation spots; The top 20 ranking also delivers surprises, with several famous islands falling far behind
Asaf Rosen | 17:57 | 10.11.26
אדם מול היכל מראיה
‘They searched my bag, and my Israeli passport was inside’: An extraordinary journey through Saudi Arabia
Beyond Riyadh, Adam Jano found nearly empty luxury resorts, met Saudis who said they were secretly Jewish and put on tefillin near a rock some link to Moses, before a frightening search by religious police nearly exposed his Israeli identity
Assaf Kamar | 10:49 | 10.10.26
הבריכה המרכזית בריזורט החוף של קלאב מד
From lions at sunrise to Indian Ocean surf: inside Club Med's new South Africa escape
Club Med combines thrilling wildlife safaris and luxury glamping with a beachfront resort near Durban, offering everything from game drives and ocean surfing to pools and nightlife; a seven-night family vacation costs 7,730 euros, excluding flights and transfers
Idan Bloemhof | 23:00 | 10.09.26
תיירים מסיירים בין בתי האבן המסורתיים בכפר הציורי ביבורי
Residents flee ‘world’s most beautiful village’ as tourists invade their privacy
They came for six months and stayed 14 years; Now Brian and Jill Skarda are fleeing one of England’s most beautiful villages, where tourists peer through windows, knock on doors and invade private gardens, leaving residents feeling under siege
Roy Elman | 15:32 | 10.09.26
For first time since war began, Israelis return to once-dangerous Lebanon border lookout
Anti-tank missile warning signs still line the roads, but visitors are returning to a once-restricted lookout overlooking Lebanon after the IDF destroyed Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure; among the guides are reservists who fought in the villages below
Yair Kraus | 14:06 | 10.09.26
מטוס של חברת איבריה אקספרס
Iberia returns to Israel as LOT opens new Bangkok route for travelers
Spanish carrier resumes Tel Aviv-Madrid service Oct. 25, while LOT adds Warsaw-Bangkok flights that could offer Israelis another route to Thailand after Flydubai’s suspension
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02:13 | 10.09.26
British Airways returns to Ben Gurion Airport at end of month with daily flight to London
British Airways will resume flights to Israel on October 25 after suspending service during Operation Roaring Lion. Iberia will also return with daily Madrid flights, joining Delta, United and Air India in restoring service to Ben Gurion Airport
Chofit Cohen-Olay/Calcalist | 15:20 | 10.07.26
שוק חג המולד
Where to find the cheapest flights for a European Christmas getaway
Flights to Salzburg and Vienna are up more than 50% from last year, while Zurich and Munich are sharply cheaper; late-December bookings are also up 10%, with Prague, Budapest, Dubai, Athens and Berlin leading demand for Israeli travelers this year
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11:42 | 10.06.26
מטוס נוחת בחוף מָאִי-קָאו, פוקט
From $447 to $1,966: Asia flight fares surge amid flydubai fallout
Flydubai was a key gateway for Israelis traveling through the UAE to Asia; since flights were suspended, reduced capacity and fewer connections have sent fares soaring, hitting Manila, Bangkok, Phuket, Tokyo and Sri Lanka routes hardest
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:56 | 10.05.26
נוסעים באמצע שום מקום
Israeli couple takes South America road trip one breakdown at a time
Amir Eshel and his wife travel the continent in Bonita, their German motorhome, returning to Israel between legs; from Patagonia breakdowns to Boca Juniors, he says chance encounters are what make the journey unforgettable
Assaf Kamar | 21:14 | 10.04.26
מנזר קן הנמר, השוכן על מצוק בבהוטן
Israel gets direct flights to Bhutan, one of the world’s most restricted kingdoms
Five Drukair flights will take organized tours from Tel Aviv to Bhutan from February through mid-March 2027, with eight-day packages priced at 5,395 dollars per person; direct flights to Finnish Lapland will also return
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:30 | 10.04.26
30.9 נתב"ג נוסעים עולים על מטוס של פליי דובאי
flydubai passengers could receive $250,000 each after hijacking attempt, experts say
Aviation lawyers say passengers may be compensated even without physical injuries, as possible PTSD and other lasting effects emerge; attorneys are examining whether claims under the Montreal Convention could be pursued in the US rather than Israel
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11:25 | 10.04.26
"אהבה היסטרית לישראל": המסע המפתיע אל השבטים הנידחים
'Hysterical love for Israel': Journey to the remote tribes of Papua New Guinea
Meir Waxman didn't expect the welcome that awaited him: hundreds and thousands of locals with trumpets, red carpets and immense love for Israel; but the local enthusiasm also became a burden; 'It was a bear hug. They made us a traveling circus'
Assaf Kamer | 12:30 | 10.03.26
דרימליינר של אל על
Dubai rescue flights to Israel cleared after last-minute security crisis threatens operation
El Al, Arkia and Israir flights will begin Friday after urgent talks with UAE officials, though security preparations are expected to cause delays
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Itamar Eichner, Roy Rubinstein | 04:11 | 10.02.26
דרימליינר של אל על
UAE reconsiders approval for Dubai rescue flights, threatening Friday departures
El Al’s first two flights sold out within five minutes, but Israeli officials entered urgent talks after UAE authorities began reconsidering clearance
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 22:40 | 10.01.26
נמל התעופה בדובאי
'Is someone supposed to take responsibility?': Hundreds of Israelis stranded in Dubai after Flydubai suspends flights
Travelers returning from Asia face canceled connections after attempted hijacking; Israeli airlines prepare rescue flights as UAE offers alternate routes
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:53 | 10.01.26
מטוסים של איתיחאד, פליי דובאי ואמירייטס
‘Already looking for another flight’: Flydubai attack leaves Israelis facing costly reroutes
After the dramatic Dubai-Tel Aviv flight incident, Israeli travelers are weighing alternatives and agencies report initial cancellation requests; for now, cancellations are nonrefundable and switching airlines could cost thousands
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:00 | 09.30.26
זנב המטוס נפגע כתוצאה מהצניחה המהירה NYUX PKHHSUCTH
Flydubai kept flying to Israel through war. Now a suspected cockpit attack threatens that bond
The Emirati carrier launched Tel Aviv service after the Abraham Accords, carried more than 800,000 passengers through Ben Gurion last year and at times operated 10 daily flights each way; the suspected terror attack aboard FZ1073 now puts that relationship under unprecedented strain
Roy Elman | 16:20 | 09.30.26
גל שילר
After Oct. 7, she packed her dog into a Hyundai and left her old life behind
After two difficult years serving in the reserves recovering bodies and volunteering with hostage families, Gal Schiller left her old life behind; for the past year, she and her dog Milo have traveled across Israel in her small car
Orit Merlin Rozhenzwaig | 10:41 | 09.30.26
מטוס של אייר אינדיה
Air India to resume Israel flights Dec. 1 after more than seven months
Carrier will operate five weekly Boeing 777 flights between Tel Aviv and Delhi, restoring Israel’s only nonstop link to India and connections across Southeast Asia and the Pacific through March 2027
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 14:02 | 09.28.26
נמל התעופה סכיפהול
Israel warns travelers to Netherlands of ‘long, invasive’ checks under settlement-goods ban
Foreign Ministry says reports involving passengers arriving from Israel are being examined as Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements takes effect, with violations potentially carrying fines or prison terms
Itamar Eichner | 10:57 | 09.28.26
הר הגעש סופרייר הילס באי מונסראט
From a Swedish riviera to a volcanic island: 8 places worth discovering
Lonely Planet’s 2027 list features 50 destinations worldwide, from a Spanish city with vibrant nightlife and Japan’s subtropical islands to an Irish fjord, and we take a closer look at eight of its most intriguing picks
Asaf Rosen | 03:15 | 09.28.26
Officials attend the cornerstone ceremony for the Joshua Trail in Elon Moreh
Israel launches first ‘Biblical Trail’ in West Bank
$1 million Joshua Trail will link Elon Moreh to Mount Kabir with accessible promenade and suspension bridge as part of broader tourism initiative
ynet Global | 12:17 | 09.27.26
אקספלורה 3. פחות נוסעים, יותר כסף
Inside Explora III, the luxury cruise ship with $67,000-per-person suites
With about 800 passengers, 640 crew, 461 suites, five pools and 12 bars and lounges, Explora III offers a more intimate take on luxury cruising, as we discovered on a voyage from Rome to Barcelona
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 20:55 | 09.26.26
המפל העירוני שהפתיע את בלוגר המעיינות
Kiryat Shmona’s hidden gem: a urban waterfall that feels like Europe
A clear stream, waterfalls and hidden pools run through the heart of Kiryat Shmona, surprising even locals, while travel blogger Kobi Peled says the main waterfall feels like a European nature reserve despite being just minutes from homes
Assaf Kamar | 13:38 | 09.25.26
מטוס של אייר קנדה
Air Canada removes senior crew member over alleged antisemitic posts
Air Canada removed in-flight service director Blair Boudreau from duty after allegations of antisemitic and violent social media posts, as the airline separately moved up the return of nonstop Toronto-Tel Aviv service to Nov. 30
Itamar Eichner | 11:07 | 09.16.26
Iranian Boeing 737 shakes violently as ceiling panels fall and passengers pray | Watch
Sepehran flight returned to Mashhad after tire tread separated during takeoff and the pilot reported an engine malfunction; cabin panels fell as passengers shouted and prayed, but the Boeing 737 landed safely with no injuries
Asaf Rosen | 09:42 | 09.16.26
השגרירה ד"ר אלונה פישר-קם
Israeli ambassador to Thailand: Some tourists think ‘anything goes’
Ambassador Alona Fisher-Kamm says Israeli misconduct is sometimes ‘embarrassing and even shameful,’ while warning that social media is amplifying incidents amid growing anti-Israel sentiment
Itamar Eichner | 07:35 | 09.15.26
סונדהי לימטונגקול, איש תקשורת ופעיל פוליטי, נואם מול תומכיו בהפגנה מול שגרירות ישראל בבנגקוק
Thai poll finds 77% exposed to Israeli misconduct reports back tougher enforcement
Days after hundreds protested outside Israel’s embassy in Bangkok, 45% of respondents familiar with alleged misconduct also backed shorter permitted stays for Israelis, while the poll itself was unusually published under the title ‘Jewish people’
Itamar Eichner | 07:39 | 09.14.26
מירו במונגוליה
He left Haredi life, lived with Mongolian nomads and got stranded penniless in Siberia
Raised in a Haredi family in northern Israel, Miro left religious life at 21 and later set out across Asia; from Hindu studies in India to nomadic life in Mongolia, he found echoes of the world he thought he had left behind
Assaf Kamar | 19:35 | 09.13.26
דניאל פינסקי
No GPS, no internet, no help: Israeli sailor sets out on 9-month race around the world
The first Israeli to compete in the Golden Globe Race has set sail alone on a nine-month voyage around the world, without GPS or modern technology; Here’s how to track Daniel Pinsky, and what life is like at sea
Roy Elman | 16:40 | 09.11.26
מפגינים מול שגרירות ישראל בבנגקוק במחאה נגד השתלטות לכאורה של זרים על קרקעות
Anti-Israel protest erupts outside Bangkok embassy
Thai nationalists accuse some Israelis of disrespecting local culture and laws as embassy closes briefly and vows to address concerns
Itamar Eichner | 12:32 | 09.10.26
נאפולי
Booking.com keeps property after Israeli told: 'I don't accept citizens from countries guilty of genocide'
A Naples property refused to honor an Israeli tourist's confirmed reservation because of his nationality; Booking.com issued a warning but left the property on its platform despite its nondiscrimination policy, saying it could take further action if it happens again
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02:13 | 09.10.26
פקחים מקומיים מסיירים בחוף פאטונג שבפוקט
Thailand warns Israeli misconduct could harm bilateral ties amid growing public backlash
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow tells Israel’s ambassador that violations of Thai law and behavior offending local customs could have consequences beyond tourism, as negative coverage and protests intensify
Itamar Eichner | 19:34 | 09.09.26
Airbnb
EU proposes new powers to curb Airbnb rentals in areas struggling with housing shortages
Cities could curb vacation rentals and purchases of homes for tourist accommodation in areas facing housing shortages; Airbnb says Europe needs more housing, while the proposal still requires approval from EU lawmakers and member states
Roy Elman | 16:42 | 09.09.26
Kochav HaYarden National Park
Rosh Hashanah outdoors: Israel’s best family adventures
From migrating cranes in the Hula Valley and kite-making above the Jordan Valley to cave art at Beit Guvrin and a nighttime spectacle at Masada, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority is offering outings for families across the country
ynet Global | 08:47 | 09.09.26
פסל החירות
Who has the cheapest flights to New York? ynet compares 5 airlines
After Israir joined the New York route, ynet compared fares from 5 airlines across 6 dates through early January; no single carrier was cheapest, with gaps topping $1,000 per passenger and US airlines leading on some dates
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 05:23 | 09.09.26
Netanya Academic College - Cyprus tourism campaign
Cyprus turns to Israeli students for its next tourism campaign
More than 100 communications and business students at Netanya Academic College developed slogans, social media content and outdoor advertising for Cyprus, with the winning team receiving a three-day trip to the island
ynet Global | 20:33 | 09.08.26
מים צלולים וחול לבן. ברוכים הבאים לפיליפינים
Arkia launches direct Tel Aviv-Manila flights, beating El Al to the Philippines
Arkia will begin weekly nonstop flights to Manila on January 3, 2027, using a wide-body Airbus A330, with economy fares starting at $750 one way; the seasonal route gives it a head start over El Al, which has announced Manila plans but no launch date
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:16 | 09.08.26
וויזאייר - זולים מתמיד בימים הקרובים
Wizz Air adds 46 weekly Tel Aviv flights, restores London and Venice routes
Low-cost carrier brings back five routes and boosts service to 11 destinations, including Budapest, Milan, Rome and Athens, as international traffic at Ben Gurion Airport continues to recover
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 13:26 | 09.07.26
המטוס רחב הגוף של ישראייר בנתב"ג
Israir opens ticket sales for new Tel Aviv-New York route ahead of September 15 launch
The airline will begin its first regular US service using two Airbus A330 wide-body jets acquired and prepared in recent months as part of an $85 million investment
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 09:47 | 09.07.26
בית נטוש שנבלע בחולות בעיירת הרפאים קולמנסקופ, נמיביה
Where time stood still: 10 spectacular abandoned places around the world
A city evacuated after a nuclear disaster, a diamond town swallowed by desert, a resort abandoned after war and a fishing village consumed by greenery: these 10 once-thriving places now tell very different stories
Asaf Rosen | 08:09 | 09.05.26
כך תתכננו לו"ז בקצב שלכם
How to plan a vacation with AI, from cheap flights to personalized itineraries
Google is bringing AI into nearly every stage of travel, from choosing a destination and comparing fares to organizing bookings, building itineraries and getting real-time help abroad
Roy Elman | 01:41 | 09.05.26
פחות חוששים בדרך לחו"ל
Are Israelis tuning out the risks? Antisemitism searches plunge as flight demand soars
Google data show flight searches up 30%, while searches about antisemitism and travel warnings fall sharply; the figures reflect interest, not bookings
Assaf Rosen | 16:12 | 09.03.26
חוף עמוס בתיירים באיביזה. למקומיים מתחיל להימאס
‘Everywhere you look, tourists’: Ibiza locals protest overtourism
Young residents say soaring rents, strained infrastructure and mass tourism are pushing locals out, warning that ‘the island is no longer for them’
Asaf Rosen | 13:46 | 09.01.26
מטוס של חברת בריסל איירליינס, בקרוב שוב בנתב"ג
Brussels Airlines workers threaten strike over Israel flights
Belgian union says airline broke an agreement to staff Tel Aviv flights with volunteers only and warns any protest action would target Israel routes exclusively
Itamar Eichner | 13:40 | 09.01.26
מטוס איירבוס A380-800 של קוואנטס ממריא מנמל התעופה הבינלאומי בסידני בדרכו לדובאי
Up to 853 passengers: the rise and fall of the Airbus A380 superjumbo
Qantas will retire its A380s four years early amid rising maintenance costs and parts shortages, joining other airlines scaling back the superjumbo; yet 196 remain in service; the A380 was built to reshape commercial aviation
Reuters, Asaf Rosen | 12:44 | 09.01.26
מטוס נוחת בחוף מָאִי-קָאו, פוקט
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for Israelis to 30 days
The new rules take effect Sept. 15, halving the current 60-day stay; travelers entering earlier keep the period granted on arrival, while 30-day extensions will remain possible
Itamar Eichner | 09:07 | 09.01.26
להרגיש את החופש בין ראש השנה לסוכות
Israelis top Cyprus tourist spending at 174 euros a day
Israeli visitors stayed just 3.9 days on average in June, but spent more per day than any other group in the data; by July, they made up one in five tourists on the island
Asaf Rosen | 08:26 | 09.01.26
עומס בנתב"ג
After August chaos, Ben Gurion Airport braces for Jewish High Holidays travel surge
About 2.5 million passengers are expected at Ben Gurion in September, with roughly 100,000 travelers and 600 flights on the busiest days as the airport adds staff and reinforces operations following August’s severe disruptions and delays
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:56 | 08.31.26
עומס תיירים בחוף באלוס שבאי כרתים
‘This is hell’: Crete’s picture-perfect Balos Beach goes viral for all the wrong reasons
Footage viewed more than 940,000 times shows tourists packed around the famous lagoon at peak season, as local authorities weigh reservations and visitor limits to protect one of western Crete’s most fragile natural attractions
Asaf Rosen | 10:54 | 08.31.26
מטוסים של יוניטד
United Airlines to resume Tel Aviv-San Francisco flights in March 2027
The three-times-weekly nonstop service will restart March 28, reconnecting Israel with Silicon Valley and offering more business-class seats between the cities than any rival, the airline says
News Agencies | 13:25 | 08.30.26
פקחים מקומיים מסיירים בחוף פאטונג שבפוקט
Phuket residents target Israeli tourists, demand 15-day stay limit
About 150 residents protested in Patong calling for tougher oversight of foreign visitors, while Israeli arrivals to Phuket jumped 52% in a year and more than 1,200% since 2019
Itamar Eichner | 09:29 | 08.30.26
נועה בן בדיסנילנד פריז
‘She speaks Hebrew?’ Meet Disneyland Paris’ Israeli princess
Israeli performer Noa Ben reveals what it takes to work as a Disney princess in Paris, from auditions and acting to preserving the magic, and recalls the surprise of Israeli visitors when the character they met suddenly began speaking Hebrew
Sharon Kidon | 07:47 | 08.29.26
מאור צברי ובן זוגה טל לאחר הצעת הנישואים
Israeli couple’s Dolomites proposal turns into viral Israel-Palestinian clash
Moments after getting engaged in the Dolomites, Maor Tzabari and her partner asked a stranger to take their photo; an exchange over Israel and Palestine soured the encounter, which later erupted into competing viral videos
Sivan Hilaie | 17:53 | 08.27.26
עומס בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion travel nightmare: which airlines kept passengers waiting longest?
More than 1,850 flights departed between Aug. 19 and 25, but only 6.7% left within 15 minutes of schedule; Terminal 3 averaged 94-minute delays, while Blue Bird Airways reached 2 hours and 40 minutes
Hofit Cohen Ulay, Calcalist | 12:11 | 08.27.26
מוניות באתונה
‘Pay 600 euros’: Israeli family says Athens taxi ride became a robbery
Greek police say the driver threatened the family, refused to release their luggage and forced them to hand over 600 euros; he has been arrested and is also under investigation over a second tourist complaint
Asaf Rozen | 16:39 | 08.26.26
אוקסנה דבורקין עברה להתגורר ב ערבה והאישה הראשונה ב צוות ה סיירים מחלצת נהגים בדרכם ל אילת
She survived October 7. Now she rescues stranded drivers in the desert
Now based in the Arava, Oksana Dvorkin has become Netivei Israel’s first female service-patrol driver, helping families stranded on Highway 90 with breakdowns, fuel shortages and roadside emergencies
Ilana Curiel | 12:54 | 08.26.26
שוטר תאילנדי
Thailand revokes Israeli’s visa after Koh Samui zoo dispute
The move follows a probe into claims that 500,000 baht was offered for information leading to harm against the park’s French manager, as Thailand warns foreign tourists they could face deportation for breaking the law
Itamar Eichner | 12:22 | 08.26.26
טיול אמור להיות כיף, אבל לפעמים זה מה שקורה
Why great friends can make terrible travel partners, and 9 other vacation mistakes
Even seasoned travelers overload itineraries, trust social media too much or book hotels without checking the location; here are 10 common mistakes that can spoil a trip and how to avoid them
Asaf Rosen | 09:49 | 08.26.26
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