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Valentine's Day In Israel: 10 Activities For You & Your Partner

Like Christmas and New Year, Valentine’s Day in Israel isn’t as commonly celebrated as it is in much of the Western world. While this may

Ask an Expert: Israel Travel Tips

In the planning stages of a trip to Israel and worried about all the things you might not know about? Don’t worry, we’ve got you

20 Facts About the Dead Sea

No trip to Israel is complete without a visit to the Dead Sea, a true wonder of nature! Before you go, there are a few interesting

Holidays in the Holy Land

Thanks to a mild winter, Israel doesn’t experience the holiday season like other countries. Christmas is never white and you won’t find massive lighting decorating

10 Foods You Can't Leave Israel Without Trying

One of the best parts about traveling is sampling the unique international flavours of a new destination. For this, Israel does not disappoint. Though most

Mitzpe Ramon Named First Night Sky Park in Middle East

The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has recently named Mitzpe Ramon the first international night sky park in the Middle East. The IDA works towards the

Sukkot in Israel

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot is also known as the Feast of the Tabernacles and the Feast of the Booths. In 2017, it occurs 4

Combine Your Love of Running with International Travel: Races in Israel

Running is growing in popularity both in Israel and abroad as a great way to get fit, relieve stress, and even socialize in the

Now Offering: New Tours!

We are excited to announce that Mazada Tours is offering several new full-day and half-day day tours! Read on as we highlight our new

Must Know Travel Tips: Israel Edition

Maybe you’re still just considering making the trip to Israel (what are you waiting for?!) or maybe you’ve already booked with us – regardless, it’s

Stargazing in Israel

Though you can see stars from anywhere, stargazing in the Negev desert in Israel is especially breathtaking. There is far less light pollution here,

Top 7 Must Have Travel Apps for Your Trip to the Middle East

If you’re like most people, your smartphone is never far from you. You would never leave it behind on your trip to the

Fabulous Fountains

Researchers claim that fountains flowed into the annals of history more than four millennia ago. How many are there in Israel? It's hard to determine

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3 Birding Sights, 3 Countries, in 1 Tour

After more than three decades of serving countless satisfied customers, Mazada Tours confidently uses the branding tagline: the Middle East Experts. Our experienced team of

Why Israel?

It’s time to take a vacation. None of the standard packages catch your eye. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy an amazing trip abroad to an

New Landing in the Land of Israel

Israel is about to open its newest airport near the Southern city of Eilat. The new Eilat Ramon Airport is slated to open in

Seasonal Secrets: What is Your Next Destination?

Turbulence has caused many travelers to shy away from Middle Eastern destinations. However, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt still remain as viable and sustainable places to

Chrismukkah

This year’s holiday season boasts an interesting coincidental twist since, in 2016, Channukah commences on Christmas Eve. The first night (Jewish holidays begin at sunset)

BUSKING

Like any other modern industrialized country underpinned by an ethos of artistic freedom, Israel boasts a modicum of fringe outlets, street performances, as well as

Can Travel Really Make You Healthy?

People have always been fond of travel and found that this activity rejuvenates the soul and creates great pleasure in most cases, albeit oftentimes couched

Israel: Not a Low-Cost Destination

For millennia, travelers have endured a plethora of hardships in order to travel to the Holy Land. The Jews themselves spent 40 years wandering in

Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Voted Safest in the World

At a time when security concerns increasingly play a major role in the decision to travel to a given destination, Israel’s primary airport, Ben Gurion,

Jesus’ Brief Ministry and Final Demise

As the Passover holiday approaches, it is only fitting that we provide you with the final installment in our three-part series dealing with the life

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The Silent Years

After Jesus’ premier performance at the tender age of 12 in the temple courtyard, mesmerizing the learned and the Sadducees who were nonplussed by his

The Jesus Connection: The Influence of Angels on the Birth and Early Childhood of Christ

Since Jesus was born in the Holy Land and spent most of his life in Israel, we are offering our readers a brief, three-part overview

Top Ten Indoor Activities in Israel When it Rains

Israel’s mild climate is a major draw for tourists, and this enchanting destination is blessed with excellent weather year round. However, during the winter months,

10 Cool Things To Do During Israel’s Winter

Israel’s amazing weather is one of this country’s major advantage for travelers, especially during the winter months. The plethora of varied climate zones within a

Is Israel Safe for Travelers?

Safe travel has always played a major role in a traveler's decision to visit a given country. There are many factors, both general and personal,

Visit the 10 Roman Cities in Israel and Jordan

Doing the Decapolis Minus 2 and More in 6 Days. Travelers can now pair Israel and Jordan tour with a focus on visits to the

Top Ten Beaches in Israel: Beach-combing from The Acadia to the Banana Beach

Many of Israel’s tourist activities are sprinkled along the coastal plain. Sea lovers will find much to do along the sparkling sands that glisten brightly

The Mahne Yehuda Market

Mahne Yehuda or the Shuk (Market) is Jerusalem’s traditional outdoor bazaar. It could be likened to an American farmer’s market, but it is much much

New Fragrances Effusing From the Spice Route

Mizpe Ramon has long been neglected as a tourist destination even though the tourism sector is one of the primary sources of revenue generation and

The Sun is Lighter in Israel

“There is nothing new under the sun.” This is what is said in Kohelet, the redacted book that forms an integral part of the Bible,

Holy Land Hot Spots

Many travelers have asked us to describe to them the significance of the term “Holy Land Tour”. Some feel that this term is a synonym

Stations of the Cross

The Stations of the Cross tour is not just a hike through the charming alleys paved with ancient monolithic stones angling and curving through renowned

The Nature of Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is not only one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations as reflected in all of the major polls and surveys, it also

Tel Aviv Beach is Back

The bathing season is upon us, and Israel’s beaches will open up to the public over the Independence Day Holidays. Israel’s beaches are never really

The Great Northern Getaway

Seasoned travelers with an unquenchable thirst for out-of-the-way places and fine wines, should simply rent a car with a good GPS receiver, departing the central

BIRD WATCHING IN ISRAEL

Israel’s status as a haven for birding has been largely overlooked even though the country’s littoral and inland regions are considered to be one of

How FIT’s Are Helping to the Israeli Tour Operators Rebound

Israel is an amazing tourist destination filled with unique opportunities for experiencing a wide variety of activities ranging from the historical, archaeological, and the biblical

Safed

Safed is the highest city in Israel, and many of its inhabitants, both past, and present have reached spiritual peaks as well. Visitors will be

Netanya

Netanya, Israel’s pristine coastal community, lies just north of Tel Aviv on the Sharon coastal plain. Netanya’s primary tourist attraction would obviously be the superb

Mamilla

Mamilla was one of the first “modern” neighborhoods developed outside of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in the 19th century. After Israel’s independence

Touring Haifa

The Ministry of Tourism markets Haifa as a city with “so many possibilities” and this tourist haven in the North really does live up to

December Holidays in Israel

December is a holiday month for those who follow the Judeo-Christian tradition. This cross-cultural holiday season is particularly auspicious in Israel since Chanukah and Christmas

Hamat Gader Spa Complex and Park

If you are looking for a unique, wintertime, spa experience in a majestic location, then look no further than the Hamat Gader Resort – Israel’s

Mount Hermon – Not Just a Winter Wonderland

Mount Hermon is not just a single peak, but rather a cluster of mountains forming an irregular plateau with three separate summits, each of which

Tiberius

Established during the Roman presence in Palestine in 20 CE, and named after the Roman Emperor, Tiberius is a major hub of tourist activity in

Tu B’Shvat

On Saturday, 26 January, 2013, we will be celebrating the Tu B’shvat holiday in Israel and in the Diaspora. Tu B’shvat, or the 15th day

Zichron Ya’akov

As the Carmel Mountains arise from the coastal plain, just 35 kilometers south of Haifa, you will find the picturesque little town, or ‘Moshava ‘ known

Neve Zedek

Neve Zedek was established in 1887 when the Jewish residents of Jaffa felt overcrowded and decided to expand their presence outside the walls of this

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