Family or Group Cruising?

February 11, 2019 By

Cheryl Rosen writes in the Travel Market Report,

Travelers today are setting out to new places, traveling farther than ever before, and taking their friends and families along for the ride. As the groups exploring the high seas together get bigger, including more generations than ever, the cruise lines are stepping up with larger accommodations designed to keep everyone close but comfy.

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If you want to find out more about taking a multi-generational family cruise or cruising with a group of friends, let Discipleship Travel LLC make your arrangements. Contact us (682) 227-0175 or craig @ discipleship travel . com (all one word).

Filed Under: Cruise, Extras, Know Before You Go, Travel News

Sand and Sun in Israel

July 9, 2017 By
Sunset over the Mediterranean Sea at Netanya, Israel
Sunset over the Mediterranean Sea at Netanya, Israel.

Many of our tour participants think only of desert sands when they think of Israel. A trip to Israel shatters so many misconceptions …

Touchpoint Israel has published a nice article highlighting “8 Beautiful Beaches to Visit in Israel this Summer.”

A day at the beach is one of the highlights of summer for children and their parents. With 140 beaches boasting plenty of sand for digging, calm surf, warm water temperatures, and strong breezes for kite-flying, Israel is perfect for a sunny family day at the shore.

Read more … click here.

Filed Under: Extras, Highlights, Israel News, Israel Tourism News, Israel Travel, Know Before You Go, Netanya, Photos, Sights & Sounds, Tel Aviv, Things to See/Do, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

Jerusalem Aquarium

June 2, 2017 By

Photo Credit: http://touchpointisrael.com

Photo Credit: http://touchpointisrael.com

According to a report by Abigail Klein Leichman, a national aquarium is set to open in Jerusalem this fall. The exhibit, designed by Raviv-Tal Environmental Architecture of Haifa, cost $25 million and is located on five acres next to the Jerusalem Zoo.

See Ms. Leichman’s article and photos here.

 

Filed Under: Extras, Good News from Israel, Highlights, Israel News, Israel Tourism News, Israel Travel, Jerusalem, Know Before You Go, Photos, Sights & Sounds

Boats for Rent in Tel Aviv

April 19, 2017 By

These boats are for rent and can be used on the portion of the Yarkon River that runs through HaYarkon Park, also known as Sporttek.

Many other activities are available at the Sporttek, including outdoor basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, a baseball field, soccer/football/rugby fields, a walking/jogging/bike path, and at the right time of the year, a traveling circus.

Boats for rent on the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv. ©2017 Craig Dunning

Boats for rent on the Yarkon River in Tel Aviv. ©2017 Craig Dunning

Filed Under: Extras, Israel Travel, Photos, Sights & Sounds, Tel Aviv, Things to See/Do

Want to Dive in the Dead Sea?

August 4, 2016 By

If you want to dive in the Dead Sea, Dead Sea Divers can help you do just that! Contact them via their website by clicking here.

DISCLAIMER: Scuba diving is a high risk activity. Scuba diving in the Dead Sea is an extremely high risk activity. The above information is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as an endorsement of the services of Dead Sea Divers nor a suggestion that anyone should undertake high risk activities of any kind. Discipleship Travel LLC has no relationship with Dead Sea Divers and assumes no responsibility for those who choose to secure the services of Dead Sea Divers.

Filed Under: Dead Sea, Extras, Highlights, Israel Travel, Know Before You Go, Resources - Video, Sights & Sounds, Travel Tips