Travel
דרימליינר של אל על
El Al signs Starlink deal to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi from 2027
The airline says Elon Musk’s satellite internet system will allow passengers to browse, stream and work remotely during flights, though the company has not yet said which aircraft will receive the service first
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 15:31 | 06.15.26
מלון Wonder בבודפשט
Sleep in history, live like a local: inside Budapest’s new Wonder hotel
Opened in February on the edge of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, Wonder combines guest rooms with an Italian restaurant, cocktail bar, spa and cultural salon designed to draw locals as well as travelers
Kim Gluzman | 01:40 | 06.15.26
בנימין נתניהו ומירי רגב
Transportation minister warns: Israel faces summer travel chaos as US aircraft hog airport capacity
Transport Minister Miri Regev warns the prime minister in a letter that failure to move US refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion and Ramon airports by Tuesday could trigger cancellation of over 2.4 million summer and holiday tickets and cause billions in damage
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 13:47 | 06.14.26
דיילת
Delta passenger allegedly slapped flight attendant, faces up to 20 years in prison
Court documents say the 32-year-old passenger struck a Delta flight attendant on the backside after she passed him during drink service because she believed he was asleep; the flight was diverted to Atlanta, where he was arrested
Assaf Rosen | 12:00 | 06.14.26
המלון של שרשת בראון תקים בנתב"ג
Ben Gurion Airport moves closer to first hotel
Brown Hotels’ planned 260-room luxury property near Terminal 3 will feature a pool, spa, conference center and rooftop overlooking Israel’s main airport
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 14:43 | 06.12.26
מטוסים של צבא ארה"ב בנתב"ג
US cargo planes at Ben Gurion Airport put 2.4 million summer flight tickets at risk
Airports Authority CEO Sharon Kedmi warns airlines may soon be told to cancel summer and High Holiday flights unless US aircraft vacate parking stands, saying one in four passengers could be affected
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 20:54 | 06.11.26
כך ייראה המלון הראשון בקריות
Haifa Bay suburbs to welcome first hotel
Park Eden will bring 100 rooms, a rooftop pool, spa and business floor to Kiryat Motzkin, with completion expected in 2029
Navit Zomer | 12:23 | 06.11.26
תיירת בחורה משפיענית רשת חופשה
Influencers face arrest risk as Bali tightens rules on unpaid partnerships
Bali is tightening enforcement, warning influencers that unpaid collaborations with hotels and attractions may be treated as illegal work under tourist visas; Hotels and businesses hosting influencers are also under scrutiny as crackdowns expand
Roy Elman | 04:19 | 06.11.26
רגע לפני שעולה למטוס
Israeli travel trends shift: more last-minute flights, higher prices, and flexible cancellation demand
New SkyGini data shows Israeli flight prices rose 24% amid reduced airline activity, while demand for flexible cancellation surged fivefold; One third of bookings are made within a week of departure, with solo travelers and couples making up 81%
ynet Global | 03:28 | 06.11.26
הלגונה הכחולה, איסלנד
The world’s most peaceful countries revealed, and Israel is near the bottom
The annual index ranks 163 countries and territories by safety, conflict and militarization; Iceland remains No. 1 for the 19th straight year, Slovenia climbs into the top five and Israel ranks 159th amid the ongoing war
Roy Elman | 11:22 | 06.10.26
בן ואריאל - בלי טלפונים אבל עם הרבה מצב רוח
Can you cross Japan without a phone? Two Israelis set out to find out
Israeli content creators Ariel Ron and Ben Gordon landed in Japan without smartphones, Google Maps or advance research, relying on strangers, joining a local rap video shoot and being invited to dinner by a Japanese couple they met by chance
Sharon Kidon | 21:24 | 06.09.26
עונת הגפנים. כרם ירוק במטה יהודה
Wine, nature and food: a day trip through Mateh Yehuda’s vineyards
From June 4, one of Israel’s largest wine regions opened between the Jerusalem Hills and Judean plains, offering a day trip of wineries, nature sites and local food
Zvika Burg | 03:55 | 06.07.26
הנהר הסודי בים המלח
Inside the 'secret river' of the Dead Sea: stunning but forbidden desert landscape
Drone photographer Arik Danino captured footage of the 'secret river' in the Dead Sea area, a man-made canyon from brine flows, a closed military zone off-limits for mines, sinkholes and Jordan border proximity, with sci-fi-like landscapes
Assaf Kamar | 22:41 | 06.06.26
מטיילת בעין חרדלית בנחל כזיב
Israel’s best easy water hikes for hot weather: springs, streams and shade
Even in extreme heat, Israel offers short shaded water hikes: Ein Divsha, Snir Stream, Hakibbutzim Stream, the Majrase and Tel Dan; Easy, family-friendly routes with springs, streams and pools across the Galilee, Golan and Beit She’an Valley
Gilad Carmeli | 08:26 | 06.06.26
נופש בריא
Want your vacation to boost your health? First, stop working
Studies suggest vacations can lower stress, improve sleep and even reset the body clock, but the benefits depend on how you travel, where you sit, how much you move and whether you really disconnect from work
Idan Lushi | 05:18 | 06.06.26
הג'קוזי של תל שקמונה
Israel’s hidden beach jacuzzi: the natural rock pool at Tel Shikmona
The journey through Israel’s most beautiful beaches reaches Tel Shikmona in Haifa, home to a famous natural rock 'jacuzzi' that draws photographers, influencers and nature lovers
Assaf Kamar | 20:51 | 06.05.26
המטוס לאחר הקריסה
Nose of a Boeing 787 falls off, injuring several crew members | Watch
Incident caught on camera: Passengers had not yet boarded the one-year-old Dreamliner waiting at the gate in Frankfurt airport; Expert: 'very unusual' for a nose landing gear to collapse while an aircraft is at a standstill
News Agencies | 02:16 | 06.05.26
מטוס של חברת איבריה
Iberia delays Israel return until October as more European airlines stay away
The Spanish carrier joins British Airways in extending its Tel Aviv suspension until October 24, while Wizz Air and parts of the Lufthansa Group begin gradually resuming service
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:47 | 06.04.26
התיירים לא חוזרים
Israel’s lost tourism summer: Jewish groups abroad cancel trips in droves
Taglit hoped to bring 20,000 young participants and the Maccabiah expected about 10,000 athletes and relatives, but war fears, travel warnings and limited flights are expected to cut arrivals by more than half
Navit Zomer | 12:46 | 06.03.26
מטוס של חברת ישראייר. החברה החלה במהלך שבסופו תפעיל גם מטוןסים רחבי גוף
Slovenia blocks Israeli flight, citing political reasons, plane diverted to land in Croatia
Israir passengers bound for Ljubljana had to land in Zagreb after Slovenia refused permission, citing political opposition to Israel
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12:04 | 06.03.26
גלמפינג במכתש רמון
Isrotel unveils massive hotel expansion with suspended pool in Eilat, glamping at Ramon Crater
New Eilat hotel, glamping in Ramon Crater, Kinneret resort part of 3 billion shekels investment plan for Israel and Europe
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:23 | 06.03.26
Jews
‘Sorry, no Jews allowed in our hotel’: German hotel rejects Israelis on Booking.com
Israeli travelers trying to book a hotel in Bavaria received an antisemitic message rejecting them because they were Jewish, prompting Booking to remove the property and German authorities to review the case
Itamar Eichner | 19:45 | 06.02.26
עמוס ושוקק
Traveling to Japan? This common mistake could cost you a fine
'Throw trash, lose cash': That’s the slogan behind a new campaign in one of Japan’s busiest tourist districts, where both visitors and residents caught littering will now face on-the-spot fines under a tougher crackdown on street waste
Asaf Rozen | 19:29 | 06.02.26
Freedom Ship ("ספינת החירות")
10 times larger than a cruise ship: The floating city planned for 80,000 people
Nearly 30 years after it was first proposed, Freedom Ship is again drawing global attention with plans for schools, a hospital, parks and homes at sea, though the $15 billion project still lacks the funding needed to begin construction
Asaf Rozen | 16:36 | 06.02.26
הקרב על היעד מתחמם
New Arkia route breaks El Al's exclusivity in Israelis' favorite destination
Competition for Japan heats up: Arkia announced that it will launch direct flights to Tokyo in October 2026, ending El Al's monopoly on the route; Ticket prices between the two companies on some dates can be significant
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 15:21 | 06.02.26
גשר הזהב, סן פרנסיסקו
Direct route to Silicon Valley: El Al's newest destination
The 15-hour direct flight is designed to meet growing demand from the Israeli and business communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley; flight number departing Israel will be LY49, a nod to the local football team, the San Francisco 49ers
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:06 | 06.01.26
העיר העתיקה בטיבינגן
Away from the crowds: 10 hidden European gems to visit in 2026
Looking for an original, photogenic and lesser-known getaway? From Germany to Portugal, these are the special places to add to your bucket list
Assaf Rosen | 11:11 | 06.01.26
דיילת
Flight attendants reveal the worst thing passengers do on planes
You may think tapping or tugging a flight attendant to ask for water is fine, but crews say it is a recurring nuisance on flights; their message: keep your hands to yourself and use words
Assaf Rosen | 14:32 | 05.31.26
שמורת חוף השרון
Best short trips in Israel: caves, beaches, forests and craters
From a mysterious cave in the Carmel, through a nature reserve with a breathtaking coastal lookout in the Sharon plain, to a hidden forest near Jerusalem and a Ramon Crater trail perfect for this season: from north to south, here are four short-drive getaway ideas
Erez Dagan | 16:45 | 05.30.26
ליסבון, פורטוגל
Dreaming of moving abroad? This city tops the list
A new ranking reveals the world’s best relocation cities — and where Tel Aviv stands among them
Lital Semet/Calcalist | 09:23 | 05.30.26
בריכת המשושים רמת הגולן
The Golan’s wildest water trails are waiting for you this summer
Wet hikes, waterfalls and crystal pools in the Golan’s Yehudiya Reserve: streams Yehudiya, Zavitan, Meshushim and Daliyot form canyons, lagoons and swimming routes near the Sea of Galilee, with trails, rappelling sections and camping options for visitors
Gilad Carmeli | 08:52 | 05.30.26
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Looking for a cool getaway? These 10 water trails across Israel deliver
From the Golan Heights to the Arava, 10 short water trails across Israel offer family-friendly outings, featuring springs, pools and shaded picnic spots beneath trees and reeds
Yedioth Ahronoth | 09:54 | 05.29.26
אגם יואב
The secret lake in Israel most travelers don’t know about
Hidden between the fields of the Lakhish region near Kiryat Gat, Yoav Lake remains largely unknown to Israelis; discovered by a local teen a decade ago, the former quarry-turned-reservoir offers clear water, quiet surroundings and a rare off-the-map nature escape
Assaf Kamar | 03:13 | 05.29.26
פראיה דה מונטה קלריגו, פורטוגל
Europe’s best beaches 2026: Portugal at No. 1, Greece secures four top spots
Portugal’s wild coastlines, Greece’s pink sands and Italy’s secluded coves: the ranking of the best and most beautiful beaches in Europe for 2026 has been revealed
Roy Elman | 21:57 | 05.28.26
המטוס כבר מוכן
Israir recruits new pilots as it prepares launch of New York route
The company completed its $85 million purchase of two A330 aircraft as it readies the launch the US route and plans to expand long-haul operations
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 10:40 | 05.27.26
גבינות בעבודת יד. קפה בסיבוב
From farms to coffee carts: Visit these 5 Gaza border businesses rebuilding through tourism
Agriculture, culinary arts, and heritage preservation: In the Gaza border communities, life is slowly returning to normal, and the tourism industry is waiting for you to come and experience this beautiful region of the country up close; here are 5 places worth visiting
Anat Lev Adler | 09:07 | 05.27.26
חוף באלוס, מערב כרתים
From $99 one-way to 60% off: new flight deals to Europe and Mediterranean
Israir launched a 10-day sale on discounted flights and vacation packages, while Greek airline Sky Express announced steep discounts across its route network
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 19:55 | 05.25.26
מטוס של איתיחאד איירווייז
Etihad expands Israel flights, making Tel Aviv its busiest weekly route
UAE carrier will add a sixth daily Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight from June 15, bringing service to 42 weekly flights as demand for Asia connections surges
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 16:08 | 05.24.26
הבריכה הכחולה בביאיי
This Japanese island promised wild, photogenic adventure and lived up to the hype
Photographer Rafi Koren set out on an 8-day circular journey through Hokkaido, from a surprise earthquake on the first day to late cherry blossoms at an ancient star-shaped fort, and found a region that left him eager to return
Rafi Koren | 09:12 | 05.23.26
מים צלולים באי קו צ'אנג
‘Israelis always end up in the same tourist traps’: Shay and Elad reveal the real Thailand
After established careers and intensive reserve duty, 2 Israelis moved to Thailand and discovered a country very different from what most Israelis know; now they say it's time to move on from MBK and Koh Phangan, revealing places, islands and restaurants that show the real Thailand
Assaf Kamar | 01:42 | 05.23.26
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 איירבוס A320neo של בריטיש איירווייז
European airlines split on Israel return as British Airways and Iberia extend suspensions
British Airways postpones its planned limited return to Tel Aviv until August 1 and Iberia extends its suspension until July 27, days after American Airlines said it would not resume Israel flights before January 2027
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:15 | 05.19.26
המסע אל הספינה הטרופה בים המלח
Inside the sunken Dead Sea party boat that became a desert shipwreck
Decades ago, it hosted wild all-night parties on the Dead Sea, with music until sunrise and a dance floor shaking from the bass, until a storm swept the legendary 'Lot’s Wife' ashore, where it now lies abandoned in the salt desert
Assaf Kamar | 12:31 | 05.16.26
מטוסי ישראייר ב-Bird Aviation בלרנקה
Israir moves closer to launching US flights this summer with major expansion step
After unveiling plans earlier this year to build a wide-body fleet, Israir is advancing its long-haul expansion after its Larnaca maintenance arm received approval to service Airbus A330 aircraft ahead of the planned US launch
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 17:30 | 05.14.26
וויזאייר - זולים מתמיד בימים הקרובים
Wizz Air to resume Israel flights on May 28
Hungarian low-cost carrier joins Lufthansa Group in announcing a return to Tel Aviv after Europe’s aviation safety agency softened its Israel guidance
Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 18:06 | 05.13.26
כיכר פלאסה מאיור, מדריד
Madrid dubbed ‘new Miami’ as wealthy tourists reshape city, and locals fume
Madrid’s shift from mass tourism to luxury travel is bringing record visitors and investment, but locals say soaring rents, short-term rentals and global chains are stripping the city of its character
Zeev Avrahami | 16:56 | 05.13.26
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
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