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Divine intervention, spirituality, faith, and connecting with the Bible may well be part of a trip to the Holy Land. The real-life romance story of a couple that felt a holy presence on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, which in turn propelled them to marriage, encourages the married and unmarried alike to open their hearts […]

Outside the walls of the Church of Annunciation, or the Basilica, a Catholic church located in Nazareth, Galilee, Israel. The church was established over the site where the Catholic tradition holds to be the house of Virgin Mary, and where angel Gabriel appeared to her and announced that she would conceive and bear the Son […]

Can Israelis and tourists visit the wall that separates Gaza from Israel? Do people live in this region? Is the region dangerous? What is there to do in this area? Is home hospitality available throughout Israel? Who  benefits from visits to Israelis in their homes? These are some of the questions our clients ask when […]

This iconic spa bath – part of an ancient health and wellness center at a site of natural hot springs in Israel – dates back to Roman times, 2nd century. In the days just preceding Covid-19 isolation, we explored these magnificent thermal baths. The thermo-mineral waters are located in the southern Golan Heights at the […]

Strawberries growing in the air? Yes, I was surprised to see these luscious red strawberries hanging over my head on a winter day tour of a hydroponics site in the south of Israel. Via a system of drip irrigation, the strawberries are fertilized and watered in sterile soil. No bugs, no pests. Just succulent red […]

Like elsewhere around the world, in Israel, the government has instructed us to stay home except for essential activities and the occasional journey out (employing physical distancing of course) for some fresh air. The airport is almost shut down. Hotels have closed their doors. Visitors are non-existent. Despite these current conditions, spring has returned to […]

Picture yourself in the Holy Land for Christmas week and let us bring the dream to reality. Christmas in Jerusalem and the Holy Land is like no other. Over the many years that I live in Israel after moving from New York, I can tell you that Christmas in Jerusalem is different. For one, historically […]

Imagine three generations – together – to mark the occasion of a child’s coming of age, on an Israel family trip. Multi-generation travel is a special family time. When the coming of age is in the Jewish religion, bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are often celebrated at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Grandparents, parents – […]

Savvy visitors to Israel time their Israel tour to coincide with Tel Aviv White Nights Festival – commemorating the July 2003 UNESCO designation of the White City of Tel Aviv as a World Heritage site – an annual event. Israel’s Mediterranean coastal city to be the White City, the unique urban and historical fabric of Tel Aviv-Jaffa, as a […]

When you visit Israel, be sure to let your guide know you want time to explore the outdoor market of Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem. Visit Israel: Cafes and Restaurants There are charming cozy cafes inside the open air market, as well as top quality (albeit, casual) restaurants. You can time your visit for late in the […]