Travel Destinations in Israel and Around the World: All Our Guides

Welcome to the Check In/Out destinations hub. This is where you’ll find all of our guides to Israel and the rest of the world, and we’re working to make them the most comprehensive guides out there: detailed itineraries, places to stay we’ve checked out, attractions that are worth your time, real costs and tips gathered on the ground. Choose a continent, choose a destination, and you’ll find a page with everything you need to plan your next trip. Traveling with kids? Almost every destination also has a family guide waiting for you.

Western Europe and the Mediterranean

Close, convenient and familiar destinations. Short flights and vacations that are easy to plan.

• Greece: islands, tavernas and vacations you’ll want to repeat
• Crete: Greece’s largest island, with a full one-week itinerary
• Cyprus: sunny, easy getaways, kids included
• Italy: from Rome to the Dolomites, food and views
• Spain: Barcelona, Madrid and everything in between
• France: Paris, Provence and the villages along the way
• Paris: a separate guide to a city that’s always worth a visit
• Portugal: Lisbon, Porto and the Atlantic coast
• England: London and around, for families too
• Ireland: green fields, pubs and wild landscapes
• Germany: cities, castles and Christmas markets
• Austria: mountains, lakes and classic Vienna
• Switzerland: the trains, the peaks and the views along the way
• Netherlands: Amsterdam and beyond
• Belgium: Brussels, Bruges and endless chocolate
• Malta: a small island with lots of history and sunshine
• Canary Islands: sunshine all year round
• Denmark: Copenhagen and hygge, family-style
• Sweden: Stockholm, nature and accessible Scandinavia
• Finland: Lapland, the Northern Lights and Santa Claus
• Iceland: waterfalls, glaciers and the most dramatic nature there is

Eastern Europe and the Balkans

Lots of experience for less money. The destinations we love recommending to families most.

• Poland: Kraków, Zakopane and the big water parks
• Hungary: Budapest, thermal baths and fun with kids
• Czech Republic: Prague and the towns around it
• Romania: Transylvania, mountains and castles
• Bulgaria: trails, mountains and budget-friendly vacations
• Croatia: lakes, beaches and national parks
• Slovenia: Lake Bled and Europe’s tidiest nature
• Slovakia: the Tatras and the quiet side of the region
• Montenegro: Balkan fjords in one week
• Albania: the riviera not everyone has discovered yet
• North Macedonia: Lake Ohrid and the authentic Balkans
• Serbia: Belgrade and the Danube
• Lithuania: Vilnius and the Baltics in miniature
• Latvia: Riga, Art Nouveau and forests
• Georgia: treks, wine and the Caucasus Mountains
• Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia and the Riviera

Asia and the East

From the Far East to the Gulf. Big trips, honeymoons and short getaways too.

• Thailand: our most comprehensive guide, including trips with kids
• Japan: Tokyo, Kyoto and a complete itinerary for the big trip
• Vietnam: bays, street food and weeks of travel
• Singapore: Asia’s easiest city for a short vacation
• South Korea: Seoul, Busan and Jeju
• Taiwan: Taipei, night markets and green nature
• China: the Great Wall, the big cities and surprises
• Cambodia: Angkor Wat and its surroundings
• India: a comfortable way to do it, even for the pampered
• United Arab Emirates: Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for families too

The Americas

Road trips, big cities and nature on a different scale.

• United States: from New York to the national parks
• Canada: Vancouver, the Rockies and the great outdoors
• Mexico: beaches, pyramids and real tacos
• Argentina: Patagonia, tango and the end of the world

Africa and the Islands

Safaris, white beaches and nature you won’t see anywhere else.

• South Africa: safaris, wine and a whole month of travel
• Seychelles: white beaches and crystal-clear water, a true paradise
• Egypt: Sinai, the pyramids and the Red Sea

Israel by Region

Springs, trails and the corners saved for weekends. Each region has its own page.

• Golan Heights: water trails, viewpoints and basalt
• Mount Hermon: snow in winter and trails in summer
• Upper Galilee: streams, forests and cabins
• Lower Galilee: nearby trips for everyone
• Western Galilee: Nahal Kziv, orchards and the sea
• Sea of Galilee: beaches, springs and the perfect weekend
• Valley of Springs: the north’s water kingdom
• Beit She’an: antiquities and pools
• Gilboa: the hidden valley and the blooms
• Jezreel Valley: trails, fields and viewpoints
• Acre: the Old City and the market
• Haifa: the German Colony, the gardens and the wadis
• Mount Carmel: forests, spring hikes and Zichron Ya’akov
• Nazareth: food, markets and history
• Coastal Plain: beaches and nearby trails
• Central Israel: trips close to home
• Tel Aviv: the city that needs no introduction
• Jerusalem: the Old City, the markets and the neighborhoods
• Jerusalem Hills: springs, woodland and trails
• The Shephelah and Judean Lowlands: caves, blooms and winter hikes
• Dead Sea: the lowest point with the highest views
• Judean Desert: Nahal David, Masada and desert water trails
• The Negev: craters, stars and silence
• Makhtesh Ramon: the full page on the great crater
• Eilat: the Red Sea, Dolphin Reef and the mountains