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CARNIVAL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN? CELEBRATE KARNIVAL TA’MALTA IN MALTA AND ITS SISTER ISLAND OF GOZO FEBRUARY 21-25, 2020
Category : Blog
Carnival is one of the oldest historical festivals in both Malta and Gozo, with five centuries of credited and documented history dating back to the Knights’ of St John’s occupancy in Malta. This year Carnival Week in Malta takes place on February 21-25, 2020. This five–day celebration is undoubtedly one of the most colorful events […]
Read MoreThursday, January 2nd, 2020
New Marrakesh Culinary Arts Museum offers hands-on Moroccan cooking
Category : Featured Dining
The New York Jewish Travel Guide had the privilege of conducting an interview with Ms. Chaimae Ait Ouaman, a sales agent, to gain valuable insights into the Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum. The subsequent interview has been edited for clarity. NYJTG: Could you kindly share some insights about the Moroccan Culinary Arts Museum? When did it […]
Read MoreWednesday, January 1st, 2020
The Travel Advisor: Mexico, Portugal, Thessaloniki – 2020 travel trends
Category : Travel Services
There is no need for the prophecy to decipher the travel trends of 2020-the writing is already on the wall. Head East to discover the first regularly scheduled nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to Japan. Time waits for no one and in spite of the massive increase in tourism to Israel, the majority of us […]
Read MoreMonday, December 30th, 2019
Discover the Jewish Heritage of Marrakech and Fes
Category : Editor's Picks
A journey to Marrakech is an enchanting sensory odyssey where every step awakens your senses with a burst of exotic sights, captivating sounds, enticing scents, and delightful flavors. Often referred to as “the Paris of Morocco,” this city is also affectionately called the “Red City” or “Al Hamra.” At the heart of Marrakech lies Djemma […]
Read MoreSaturday, December 28th, 2019
Forbes ranks Tel Aviv 2nd best city to visit in the world
Category : Travel Services
In its list of top 20 destinations for 2020, Forbes Travel Guide places the White City second only to Las Vegas. Tel Aviv appears in second place on the list of top destinations for 2020 recommended by the editors of the Forbes Travel Guide. “Ancient history and modern living meet in this bustling beach city […]
Read MoreWednesday, December 25th, 2019
A Hidden Gem on the Edge of the Mediterranean: Discover Tetouan’s Jewish Heritage
Category : Latest Destination
Nestled in the northern region of Morocco, Tetouan derives its name from the Berber language, which signifies “open your eyes.” This name likely reflects the city’s historical development, shaped by the influx of Muslim and Andalusian refugees who sought shelter in Spain. Situated along the Mediterranean coastline, Tetouan holds the unique distinction of being the […]
Read MoreWednesday, December 25th, 2019
Experience Moroccan hospitality at Tangier’s La Maison Blanche
Category : Featured Hotel
Nestled in the heart of Tangier’s historic Kasbah, a fortified inner citadel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Spain, lies the enchanting secret known as La Maison Blanche. Meticulously renovated, this traditional five-story townhouse, centered around a serene courtyard, boasts nine uniquely appointed rooms. Each of these light-filled havens, named in honor of distinguished Kasbah visitors, […]
Read MoreSunday, December 22nd, 2019
Hanukkah Photography Exhibit in New York Offers a Window Into Hasidic Jewish Life
Category : Editor's Picks
One of the highlights of the Yiddish New York Festival will be the remarkable photography display called ‘Hanukkah in Mea Shearim’ When the Yiddish New York Festival kicks off on the first night of Hanukkah, the coincidence of the weeklong celebration of Yiddish culture, food, music and dance with the Festival of Lights will be […]
Read MoreSunday, December 22nd, 2019
Officials finally inaugurate Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train to ‘connect country’
Category : Travel Services
11 years overdue and after countless setbacks and malfunctions, regular service on bridge-and-tunnel railway set to begin on Saturday night. Israel’s top transportation officials gathered underground in central Jerusalem on Wednesday to formally inaugurate the long-awaited Jerusalem-Tel Aviv fast train. The direct line between Israel’s two major metropolitan centers has been under construction for 18 […]
Read MoreThursday, December 19th, 2019
About 165,000 Christians Expected to Flock to Israel During Christmas
Category : Travel Services
Israel is prepared to welcome approximately 165,000 visitors to the Holy Land during the Christmas holiday season. The Tourism Ministry will help Christians celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth by hosting its annual pre-Christmas reception for Israeli Christians and church leaders. Ambassadors, leaders of Christian organizations in Israel, and other dignitaries are expected to attend […]
Read MoreThursday, December 12th, 2019