TORONTO — Travel demand to ****** is up – way up – with tourist numbers already exceeding 2019’s record levels by 22%.
With travellers returning to the destination in full, the ****** Ministry of Tourism has unveiled six recommendations from a much longer list of *****-class attractions and experiences that are not to be missed this summer and beyond.
- Jerusalem. Travellers can take a high-speed train for a 25-minute, door-to-door ride, or take a Sherut (shared taxi shuttle) straight to Jerusalem. After dropping of their bags, they can head straight to Jaffa Gate of ‘The Old City’ and take a walking tour of Jerusalem’s four distinct quarters. A UNESCO ***** Heritage site, Jerusalem boasts thousands of years of history that seamlessly intertwine with modern day life, a perfect destination for all lovers of culture, arts, music and food. For more information go to https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/.
- Nature adventures. Nature and adventure enthusiasts will have a grand time in ******, home to incredible hiking trails, rock climbing, bird watching, camel riding and jeep safaris. For an out-of-this-***** experience, visitors can camp under the stars, or visit The Ancient Sussita (Hyppos) archaeological site, known as ‘the city above a mountain’ and recently reopened to the public. For more information go to https://en.parks.org.il/.
- Eat incredible food. From a vast array of street food to international fast-food chains and culinary hot spots, ****** has it all in terms of cuisine. ******** alone is home to over 4,000 eating establishments, including Israeli Chef Eyal Shani’s latest eatery, opened in 2011 and known for lineups around the block. As for a Canadian connection, the popular Miznon in ******** expanded into Canada’s upscale Yorkville neighbourhood in 2023, serving dishes with local farm-to-table ingredients. For more information about dining in ****** go to https://asif.org/.
- Visit a distillery. Located off the beaten path in a commercial building on the edge of ******** sits M+H (Milk + Honey) Distillery, whose M&H Elements Sherry was recently voted as the *****’s best single malt whisky at the 2023 ***** Whiskies Awards. The sherry is considered the first and only single malt whisky in the ***** aged in kosher sherry casks, and is known for its robust flavours of red fruit, dark chocolate and oaky notes. M+H products are available at fine liquor merchants across Canada and around the *****. Go to https://mh-distillery.com/ for more information.
- Go cruising. For centuries, the Mediterranean coastline of ****** has been the landing spot for travellers and conquerors. Today, major international cruise companies land or sail from ******’s two cruise ship ports at Haifa and Ashdod, offering pre-cruise and post-cruise options for multi-day or shorter tours. Visiting cruise passengers are able to dive deep into the cradle of civilization on journeys that encompass ******.
For more information on travel to ****** go to www.******.travel.
