Vacation

17% of Israelis sleep with their dog in bed – and that’s not the most surprising part

A new survey conducted for Walla on International Dog Day reveals just how much dogs are part of the Israeli family, and what happens when it comes to vacation planning?

Nearly 90% of Israelis say their dog is a full-fledged member of the family.
Shai Barkat and Meital Rusnak.

The next big thing in Pardes Hanna: Food, wine, and local produce all in one place

Squills in Mitzpe Ramon.

5 magical spots turning the road to Eilat into a trip of its own

A Summer Camp for One Family.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel


Water slides, tennis and ducks: Who knew there was a holiday village in the heart of Ramat Gan

Kfar Maccabia Hotel is an ideal combination of a spacious hotel and a wealth of family attractions for the hot summer days.

Kfar Maccabia Hotel

The new AI that will help Israelis plan trips

The Kishrey Teufa Group announced a collaboration with VibeTrip to implement a smart AI chat that will assist customers in planning trips.

Planning a 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.

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

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in the coming decades sea levels will rise significantly – and some of the most beloved countries are expected to be affected.

Tourist congestion in Venice

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

At the Anassa resort, 50 minutes from Paphos airport and, spiritually speaking, several worlds away, you can find peace and quiet after months of chaos and war.

The Anassa.

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

Body, mind, and spirit converge: Arrive as a guest, and depart having found your way, back to yourself

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

These are the best beaches in the world for 2026

Millions of reviews on the Tripadvisor website reveal the best beaches in the world in 2026. Here are the top ten beaches for the coming year.

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece

Between missiles and swifts: A stay at the Gordonia hotel - review

'Despite the extraordinary tensions in Israel, there was the ebullience of being together, as if we’d met fellow Israelis in a Chabad House in Seoul or Fairbanks, Alaska.'

THE WRITER and husband, Gerald Schroeder, at  ‘that pool she’d been talking about for months.’

Not just apartments: Airbnb’s new service that will save you stress

You can now pre-book an Airbnb airport transfer instead of searching for a taxi or local apps. A driver will wait with a sign at arrivals. Available in 125 cities.

Taxis at Bangkok Airport.

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area

Israel Land Authority has approved a new tourism center in Moshav Dor, 400-room hotel, rural lodging, and campground for tents and caravans, aiming to boost jobs and tourism in the region.

The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.