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The Jaffa, a Luxury Collection Hotel, welcomes back international guests with the reopening of Israel to international tourism after 18 months of closure. Visitors from all over the world can re-discover this one-of-a-kind, award-winning hotel which combines 4,000 years of history, landmark architecture, and contemporary luxury hospitality. The Jaffa Hotel and Residences are situated in […]
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Acre seafood restaurant Uri Buri and Efendi Hotel – both torched during the May riots – land top spots on the global list selected by travelers worldwide. We’ve long known that Acre’s Uri Buri seafood restaurant and the Efendi Hotel are a must on any foodie or traveler’s list, and now it seems that so […]
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Lavish new hotel promises a vacation immersed in natural beauty, locally sourced food, pottery and textiles, and wellness and local experiences. The Thailand-headquartered Six Senses hospitality chain chooses exotic out-of-the-way settings for its luxury hotels, resorts, and spas from Brazil to Vietnam. Six Senses Shaharut, opening on August 5, marks the brand’s first foray into […]
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Hotel Reopen Map lists hotels with their current open or closed status and, for the latter, information on when a re-opening might take place. As hotels start the slow process of reopening around the world, it’s not always clear which properties are once again available for travelers. This is a problem for tourists tentatively looking […]
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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, […]
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It’s no secret that hotel accommodations in Israel are on the pricey side. But never fear — capsule hotels are here! This Japanese concept in affordable vacationing skimps on space so you can skimp on the budget. Capsule rooms (also called “pods”) are modular chambers holding not much more than a bed. If you want […]
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If you think of youth hostels as dingy dormitories with communal bathrooms, the hostels of Israel will make you think again Hostels have a reputation as low-budget, barebones places for traveling students to hang their backpacks and get a night’s rest. In some countries, hostels mean lumpy bunkbeds and communal washrooms. In Israel, however, hostels […]
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The newly opened Vila Galé Collection Elvas – Historic Hotel, Conference & Spa, in Elvas Portugal is the rehabilitation of the former São Paulo Convent, and is the first hotel to open in Portugal under the Revive program. After a nine million Euros investment, the hotel features 79 rooms, two restaurants, a bar, an outdoor pool, […]
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The most familiar types of luxury hotels fall into two distinct categories. Some are built into landmark buildings updated with modern appointments but true to their historic origins. Others are conceptualized and built to represent the latest breakthroughs in architecture and modern hospitality. The Mamilla Hotel, meanwhile, is a rarity in that it successfully fuses […]
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Apartment hotels offer more home-like living space and flexibility than a hotel, but a higher level of service than privately owned vacation rentals. If you’re traveling to Israel with children, or for an extended period, it can make good sense to look into renting an apartment hotel rather than a hotel room or Airbnb. Also […]
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