by TravelAgent | Jun 7, 2017 | Know Before You Go, Opinion, Options, Travel Tips, Trip Prep
Just when you thought airlines had done everything they could to make flying as torturous as possible, they have thought of something else … Basic Economy. One of the new efforts to “provide more options for passengers” that many airlines have...
by TravelAgent | Apr 24, 2017 | Holocaust, Israel News, Opinion, Photos, Sights & Sounds, Time Capsule
In recognition of Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day 2017, I repost the following: Working with tour groups in Israel is [almost] always a blessing. It’s exciting to see visitors’ faces when, as they say in Hebrew, “the coin falls.” In other words, when...
by TravelAgent | Apr 8, 2013 | Extras, Highlights, Israel News, Opinion, Photos
Working with tour groups in Israel is [almost] always a blessing. It’s exciting to see visitors’ faces when, as they say in Hebrew, “the coin falls.” In other words, when “the light comes on” or the connection between a certain event and place happens. I...
by TravelAgent | Feb 4, 2013 | Israel News, Israel Tourism News, Israel Travel, Know Before You Go, Opinion
Many people who would otherwise sign up for a tour to Israel in a heartbeat are concerned by “all the bad news” that comes from the region, particularly news from Israel. Interestingly, “all the bad news” rarely has any noticeable effects on...
by TravelAgent | Jan 14, 2013 | Highlights, Israel Travel, Know Before You Go, Opinion
IGoogledIsrael.com offers a list of ” TEN Superb Reasons to Visit Israel in 2013.” In reverse order they are: 10. There’s something for EVERYONE! 9. Eye poppingly beautiful people 8. Jaw dropping vistas 7. The food 6. Top international acts...
by TravelAgent | Sep 13, 2012 | Hotels, Israel Travel, Know Before You Go, Opinion
We think so. The Jerusalem Post is reporting that Israel’s Ministry of Tourism wants to implement a national hotel rating system. Tourism Minister Stas Meseznikov, Israel’s Minister of Tourism says the intention is to “bring transparency back to the...
