Summer

Lantern Tours, stargazing and, night swimming: The new summer experience in northern Israel

Lantern tours, stargazing, campfires and night swimming headline NIR DAVID Tourism's 2026 summer program across northern Israel.

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The Western Galilee.

After two difficult years: The festival bringing life back to the Western Galilee

US aircraft at Ben Gurion Airport.

Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions

Grand Resort Limassol.

Flights under $200 and vacation packages below $500: Mid-summer travel deals


Don’t wait for summer – how to organize your closet and make room for light clothes

Extended time at home offers a chance to organize your closet, free space for lighter clothes, and create an efficient storage system to keep things tidy all summer.

Design: Liat Benny Peled.

Surprise move: Arkia launches business class to Europe, plus a long-awaited new destination

Arkia announced its summer 2026 schedule with 40 destinations, launching business class to Paris from $850 and unveiling a new aircraft named after Yehoram Gaon.

Tourism on the beach in the city of Nerja, Málaga.

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.

Black truffle and 2-second shampoo: 7 hair products that repair summer damage

After a summer of sun, sea, and pool, winter is perfect to restore hair. Seven new products - from Korean to French - bring back shine, strength, and health.

Moroccanoil, Nourishing Mask, Price: NIS 55–119.

This is what next summer will look like for Israelis: Two new destinations starting at $299

Sun d’Or launches its summer 2026 schedule with 19 destinations, including new routes to Naples from $299 and Salzburg from $349. Flights will operate starting at the end of March.

Salzburg.

The celebration starts early: Israelis already racing for summer 2026 vacations

Booking sites report a 35% jump for summer 2025. Greece and Cyprus lead, Budapest and Prague surprise, with prices up to 30% lower than last summer.

Family vacation with the kids, illustration.

Understanding Israel's summer pests: A closer look at what's bugging you


SOS: Save our skin - skincare tips for the Israeli summer

Here are some easy, affordable strategies that can help you cope with Israeli heat waves, from sun protection basics to cooling tricks to keep your skin glowing (minus the sweat).

An illustrative image of a woman outside in the summer.

A sweet stop on the way to Eilat: Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back

Yotvata’s chocolate tap is back for its seventh year, a beloved landmark on the road to Eilat, where travelers sip cold chocolate, grab souvenir cups, and enjoy a sweet break.

Chocolate Tap 2025, Yotvata Inn

The summer vacation ends in two weeks – where can you still escape to?

Two weeks left of summer break! Gulliver offers last-minute deals: Cyprus from $544, Bucharest $919, plus local vacations in Israel starting at NIS 3,951. Still time for a getaway!

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