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Sephardi History in Spain

What is Abraham’s Path and Why It’s Perfect for You

Four Nabataean Towns on the Negev Incense Route

Choose Your VFI (Volunteers for Israel) Adventure

Top 5 Must-Visit Churches in Berlin

Historical Monuments of the Former Prague Jewish Quarter

Top 5 Most Breathtaking Places in Israel

Berlin’s Amazing Theatres with English Translation

Visiting the Fantastic Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic

Prague’s Phenomenal Museums

Three Awe-Inspiring Sites in the Eilat Mountains

Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Israel

Vienna – a Music Capital

Why the Jerusalem Winner Marathon Tour is a Perfect Choice

3 Ancient Museum-Cities of Russia

What to See on Gil's Senior Tour to Spain

Poland's Historical Cities

Reasons to Visit the Remarkable Beersheba

Israel’s Artist Colonies and Quarters you Must See

Wonderful Druze Villages in Israel

5 Must-Visit Museums in Tel Aviv

Restaurants in Budapest Serving Traditional Hungarian Dishes

The Seven Main Synagogues of Kraków, Poland

Jewish Heritage Tour in Vienna

Best Non-Denominational Tours of Israel

Why Arava Peace Road is the Perfect Driving Route

5 Unique Road Trips to Take Only in Israel

3 Brilliant Art Complexes in Vienna

Kosher Hotels in Eastern Europe

History and Art Shown in Moscow's Remarkable Train Stations

Day Trip Options in Israel

Safed’s Must-See Museum Trio

Once in a Lifetime Morocco trip

Best Budget Hotels in Israel

Eastern Europe Jewish Heritage Tours

Trendy Jewish Tours in Budapest

Gil’s Top 3 Jewish Tours of Spain

A Tour for Literature Lovers: Israel’s Literary Sites

Volunteering in Israel

Israel Hotels

5 Most Visited Eastern Europe Destinations

What’s the Best Time to Visit Eastern Europe?

Best Places to Visit in Eastern Europe

Unique Parks in Berlin You Must Visit this Spring

Most Famous Streets in Tel Aviv

What to See in Vienna’s Famous Museums Quartier

A Historical Tour: Six Russian Capitals

The Arava – Tourist Heaven

Tourist and Olim-Friendly Synagogues in Tel Aviv

The Pros and Cons of Taking an Escorted Tour to Israel

Visiting the Dreamy Town of Boskovice in the Czech Republic

5 Remarkable Contemporary Art Galleries in Israel

Incredible Synagogues Designed by Renowned Architect Lipót Baumhorn

Must-See Attractions in Český Krumlov

A Truly Unique Experience: Visiting the Enchanting Safed

10 Must-Sees in Dubrovnik

Enjoying the Many Cultural Wonders of Haifa

The Most Romantic Places in Budapest

Bringing Your Beloved Pet with You to Israel

The Enchanted Castles of the Czech Republic

A Journey to the Past: Visiting the Awe-Inspiring Hazor

How to preserve battery life in your electronics while travelling

Top Sights in Wonderful Akko

7 Ways to Save Big on your Trip to Berlin

Movie Night: Cinemas in Tel Aviv

A Special Jewish Tour of Poland: Włodawa, Kock, and Kazimierz Dolny

Meet the Amazing Women who are Shaping Israel Today

Israel: A Technological and Economic Powerhouse

Seasonal travel tips

Kosher Moscow: Must-Visit Restaurants and Cafés

Best Museums in Vienna to Include in Your Tour to Europe

Best Art Tours of Tel Aviv

Theatres in Tel Aviv You Must Visit This Autumn

5 Places to Visit on a Day Trip from Prague

8 Top-Rated Attractions Every Trip to Berlin Should Include

Where to Relax in Budapest

Tastes and Aromas of Dubrovnik: The Best of Food and Wine

Visiting the Most Important Holy Sites of Israel

Beautiful Churches You Must See While on a Christian Tour to Israel

Visiting Some of the Greatest Jewish Monuments in Eastern Europe

Fantastic Places to See on the Israel National Trail

Rosh HaNikra Grottoes: One-of-a-kind Experience

Fairy-tale Palaces in St. Petersburg You Must See to Believe

Jewish Heritage in Russia: Must-See Places

Fun Things to See and Do in Prague as Recommended by Locals

Exploring Israel through wine tours

Picturesque Rosh Pina: Things to See and Do

Historical Places to Visit in Josefov (Jewish Quarter) in Prague

Historic Sites and Landmarks in Warsaw Often Overlooked by Tourists

At Last, Original Tips For Visiting Berlin

The Romantic Side of Prague

8 Most Beautiful Nature Parks and Reserves in Israel

Top 10 Stargazing Spots in Israel

10 Reasons to Visit the Negev Desert

6 Archaeological Sites to Visit in Israel

Eastern European Castles Worth Visiting

Must-Visit Kibbutzim in Israel

Things You Didn't Know About Jerusalem

Things to know before a trip to Russia

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Budapest

The Places Where a Tour Guide can Greatly Enhance Your Experience

Escorted tours 101: All you need to know

8 of the Most Anticipated Hotels Opening in Israel in 2018

3 important Jewish sites to visit in Warsaw

Top Escorted Tour Destinations Worldwide / Israel

3 Beautiful Synagogues in Israel

Port cities in Israel with the most breathtaking views 

A tale of two tours: Escorted tour or personal guide?

Hitch a ride: your guide to Taxis in Israel

Top 7 Qualities of an Ideal Tour Guide

What to look out for when choosing an escorted tours company?

7 Best Hummus Places in Israel

Jewish life in Portugal throughout history and today

What are the Imperial Capitals and why they are your next trip destination

5 Places Every Moscow Trip Should Include

Common Eastern Europe Destinations to Combine

Places Seniors Would Enjoy Visiting in Berlin

4 Cocktail Bars in Israel

9 Kosher Restaurants in TLV

5 Places to See in the South

3 New Museums in Israel

7 Artists in Israel

3 Boutique Hotels in Israel

Seniors Meet Seniors: How To Go About It

Where And What To Eat In Israel

7 Most Important Biblical Spots In Israel

The Coast Of Israel: Beach And History

The Secret Ingredients of the Best Senior Trip Destinations

Following a Christian Tour Around Jerusalem

The Senior Activities that will Boost Your Happy Chemicals

Seniors Meet Seniors: How to go about it

Good Senior Trip Ideas: the List You Can’t Afford Not to Read

5 MOST BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPES OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN ISRAEL

Vacations with Plenty of Seniors Activities: Little Known Ways to Travel at your Pace…

How to avoid mistakes on your senior tour

How to get better travel insurance for your senior vacation by following these 3 simple steps

9 Things you need to know before going to Israel

6 Reasons why Cuba Is the hottest destination of the year

TOP 8 MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO SEE IN CUBA

THE BEST OF TEL AVIV IN 24 HOURS

10 THINGS TO DO IN ISRAEL WITH KIDS

The best way to teach your children about the Hebrew Calendar

10 practical ways to lead a Jewish life in America

Best places to visit around the world: 9 locations to give you an experience like no other!

5 brilliant ways to teach your children about Jewish symbols

What your children must know about the Jewish holidays

How to turn your kids into a Jewish Mensch

Providing kids with Jewish cultural experiences that will connect them to their roots

Top 10 Jewish News Sites to Follow

Exposing your kids to Jewish food: what they need to know and love

Educational travel for kids

Cuba: people art and culture

Fun holiday ideas for your next vacation

Interesting places to visit around the world

once in a lifetime travel destinations you must see at least once

Unique vacation ideas to add to your bucket list

How to create the ultimate adventure to do list

Top 10 places to visit before you die

15 Bucket List Ideas that will make you feel alive again

The secret to personal development

How to make friends as an adult

My list of 5 ways to live life to the fullest

16 Things to do before you die: if you’re going to read one list, read this one

5 ways to master the art of living: Daily practices that can get you going

50 Inspirational Quotes for Women, by Women

December 25th in South America: A “Not-So-White” Christmas

America has Thanksgiving, but How Do Other Countries Celebrate the Harvest?

Going for Gold! How Does Cuba Rank in the Olympics?

Low-Stress Travel Tips to Keep in Mind for this Thanksgiving

Cuba's Classic Car Craze – How YOU Can Get in on the Action

Come Explore Ernest Hemingway's Cuban Abode!

The Magic of Flying

Fifty Is the New Twenty! Active Seniors Rejoice with Our Jewish Heritage Tour of Portugal

Jewish Amsterdam: More Than Meets the Eye

Why Peru is for YOU

5 Important Tips for Traveling to Cuba

Why You Should Travel with a Guide on an Archaeological Tour of Israel

Rio 2016 Fans Rejoice! Gil Travel Can Show You Even MORE of South America

What Can MENA Countries Learn From Cuba’s Tourism?

Jewish Tourism Highlight: Sahar Hassamain Synagogue

The Early Traveler vs. The Late Traveler

The Advantages of River Cruising

What Do People Look for When They Join a Kosher Trip?

Smartphone: A Traveler’s Friend or Enemy?

Top Five Reasons to Travel to India

Why NOW is the Best Time to Travel with Us to Cuba

The Smooth Soundtrack of Cuba

Planning a Wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah Abroad? This is Why You Need a Travel Agency

Three Must-Try High End Restaurants in Tel Aviv

How Do People Use Travel Agents?

Worldwide Jewish Heritage Countries [Infographic]

Benefits of TSA Pre-check Enrollment

Jewish Explorations Launches 2016 Study Tours

A Culinary Experience of Israel

Introducing New Jewish Tours with Scholars

Jewish Heritage and History of Berlin

Summertime Fun on Beaches in Israel

2015 Maccabi Games Berlin: Keeping in Touch with Jewish Roots

A Taste of Israel: MachneYuda and Chef Assaf Granit

“Beer me, please!” The Growing Culture of Beer within Israel

Berlin to Host the 2015 European Maccabi Games

The Benefits of Celebrating your Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel

Favorite Underrated and Authentic Foods of Israel

Travel Insurance Helps Thousands Of People Every Week

Heritage and History of Jewish Florence

Top Reasons to Purchase Travel Insurance

Making the Covenant Connection: How Israel Advocacy is changing the way a Generation relates to their Faith

New Israeli Opera brings Arts to Masada

What (Really) Motivates Evangelicals to Love Israel | Guest Post by Eagles' Wings's Robert Stearns

Top Ten Secret Facts about Jewish Vienna!

Visit us at our new blog!

Vibrant History of Jewish Morocco

Top Jewish Heritage Sites in India

Highlights of Israel's Complicated yet Fascinating History

Moroccan Jewish Heritage Tour Highlights

History and Heritage of Jewish Venice

Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter Main Attractions

Exploring Jewish Portugal through the Community’s Culinary Traditions

Cultural History of Jewish India

Thoughts of a Traveler: Kibbutz Life

Thoughts of a Traveler: Israel Vacation

Thoughts of a Traveler: Settling in to Tel Aviv

Thoughts of a Traveler: Kibbutz Life

Christian History of Israel: Mount of Beatitudes

Thoughts of a Traveler: Israel Vacation

Moroccan Trivia and Facts for Your Next Trip

Synagogues and Stained Glass Windows: More than Decoration

Thoughts of a Traveler: Settling in to Tel Aviv

Main Attractions in Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter

Gil Travel takes YOU to Tel Aviv Pride!

Three Israel Haunts

Southern Israel‘s Biblical Sites to Explore

Yvel Jewelry: A Prestigious Israeli Brand with a Lot of Heart!

Jewish Film Festivals and the Jewish Identity

9 Travel Tips for Visiting Morocco

Exclusive Interview with Joan Nathan about Culture and Culinary

Why Small Group Travel

Culinary Tour of Israel

Fasting Tips and Israeli Salad Recipe

7 Gadgets for Easy Traveling

Christian Quarter of Jerusalem

Packing Guide for International Trip

Israel Spotlight: Hiking The Jesus Trail

Israel, a Country Unlike Any Other

5 Must-See Christian Biblical Sites

Lasting Impact of My Trip to Israel

Understanding Stained Glass Colors in Churches

Stained Glass: A brief history

4 Must-Try Israeli Desserts

Underrated Food from Israel

Sarona: Tel Aviv’s Newest Cultural and Lifestyle Center

Coffee and Chocolate in Israel

Singles Trip to Israel: Israel Insiders

9 Can't-Miss Photo Spots for Stunning Photographs in Israel

Christian History of Israel: Mount of Beatitudes

Synagogues and Stained Glass: More than Decoration

Fun Facts for your next Jewish Heritage Morocco Tour

Cell Phone in Israel FAQ

Gil Travel takes YOU to Tel Aviv Pride!

Romantic Spots in Israel

11 Steps to Traveling with Allergies

Israel Souvenir Guide

Jewish Film Festivals, Touristic Zionism, and the Jewish Diaspora

Yvel Jewelry: A Prestigious Israeli Brand with a Whole Lot of Heart!

Trivia: Petra

Best Break-Fast Israeli Salad Recipe and Fasting Tips

Travel Agents to the Rescue

Highlights of Jordan

Israel's Appeal

Israel Traveling Tips

Israel Bike Tour

Trivia: Lisbon

Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in Israel

Senior Tour of Israel: Oct 29 to Nov 11, 2014

Archaeological Digs in Israel

Sites to Visit in Israel

Jewish Sephardic History in Portugal

Holiday in Israel for Seniors

Finding your Jewish Roots

Benefits of Small Group Travel

Sites of Jewish Heritage in Portugal

Traveling Tips for Seniors

Six Wineries and Breweries to Explore in Israel

Israel’s Short but Packed Marathon Season

Israel Spotlight: Bike Trails

Adventure Spotlight: Four Family Adventure Destinations

Israel Spotlight: Hiking Trails

Family Adventures in Israel

Four must-see Outdoor Markets to Visit in Israel!

Best Places for Foodies to check out in Israel on an Israel food tour

Spotlight Tel Aviv – a short Tel-Aviv guide

Beyond Israel: Three Popular Destinations for a Jewish Heritage Trip

Family Bonding Benefits Offered by Jewish Heritage Family Tours

My Return Trip to Israel!

Jewish Heritage Travel Worldwide

Jewish Heritage Eastern Europe Tour

Seniors 55+ Join Gil Travel in Israel!

Sim Card and Cell Phone Rental

Want to Travel to Prague?

Travel Insurance

Top Ten: Jewish Vienna

Traveling and Happiness -- What's the Connection?

Michael Solomonov's Culinary Israel

Tour Israel in this Spring with Gil Travel!

Israel is a Country Unlike Any Other in the World

Michael Solomonov Culinary Tour of Israel

Gil Travel | September 2013

2013 Maccabiah Games Medal Results From the Top 20 Countries!

Gil Travel Staff Travel Story: Melanie Verchere

Maccabi gets the Gold for Knowing how to Reach Teenagers

CNN's "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Premieres with an honest look at Jerusalem

Now! at the Tower of David Museum next to Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem: "AH JERUSALEM"!

Israeli Cuisine, a Delicious Work in Progress!

Have you ever felt blessed that we all "Have a Little Bit of Israel in Us"?

Meet the "Google Analytics of Beer" one of Tel Aviv's most unusual high-tech startups

When Science/Food/Folklore meet the results are Delicious!

"I've never seen so much GOLD in my life"! Discovery at the base of Temple Mount.

"Israel Kids" and Passover Bingo! What will Israel come up with next?

A Tel Aviv "Bread Story"

Rosh Hashanah: the anniversary of the creation of Adam & Eve. Apple dipped in honey?

Heart Health at the Tip of Your Finger

In Season: Summer recipes from the Market at the Port of Tel Aviv

Senior Tour (55+) by the people (Gil Travel) who really know Israel. March 26 to April 8, 2014

Why Jewish Life is Thriving in today's Poland.

Ancient Wall in Israel matches up with Bible's tale of Assyrian attack.

Is this "the most important discovery in the history of archeology"?

Florentin: Tel Aviv's Hippest Neighborhood!

Question: What Israeli "staple" food is the third most popular dish in France?

The National Symbols of Israel ... Do you know them?

The answer to the question on everyone's lips ...

Right now in Tel Aviv and the Silicon Valley. Israel's first ever "Hack-a-Thon"!

"Secrets of Jerusalem" a love story.

2,700-year-old Hebrew inscription found in Jerusalem

I'm dreaming of a sweet or savory Kugel ... Just like the ones I used to know.

Traveling to Israel? The answer to a most important question.

Warsaw, Poland ... A city to see, learn from and enjoy!

Israeli Milk Monitor for nursing moms is heading to the world market.

Qumran, Israel: a most striking archeological site and home to The Dead Sea Scrolls.

Israel Hosts Global Conference to Promote Woman's Rights

A Cheeseburger in Israel

"Ice Wine du Monde"! A Moravian Tradition.

How does our Moon affect sleep patterns?

Get Muddy, Get Salty, Have Fun at the Dead Sea!

The capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina is safe, restored and beautiful.

Question: Are all fruits and vegetables created equal? New nutrition news!

Where else but Israel? The Old City of Acre, over 5000 years old! OMG!

Do Summer and Desert in Israel sound redundant? Find out why this is not the case!

So simple yet also complicated. Feeding Maccabiah Athletes from all over the world.

America loses to Israel in Maccabiah Baseball Game. We won either way! Mozel Tov Israel!

Israeli researchers discover how to bolster "Natural Killer" cells against flu!

19th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, an ever-evolving part of Jewish History!

Higher! Faster! Stronger! Maccabiah 2013: Sound Jewish Minds in Healthy Jewish Bodies

It's getting HOT out there! Israel's ice cream culture has flavors all its own.

The History of Jews in Europe is a fascinating story of survival.

Israel Leads the World in Blindness Prevention

Gil Travel involvement with 19th Maccabiah Games in Israel

Susan Engoltz - Travel Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the travel business

Back to Basics ... Where is the "City of David"?

The Israeli Sphinx? Exciting discovery sheds new light on our ties to ancient Egypt.

More Israeli Innovation!

Jerusalem offers varied and delicious culinary choices for everyone!

Exciting, new, ancient inscription found in Jerusalem near Temple Mount

Israel or "App-Nation"?

The Heart of Jewish Faith

"Education USA" a great idea for American institutions but, good for Israel?

Hummus in Tel Aviv for "Ms. Keys"

It's Summertime and the Eating is Easy in Israel.

Israeli Scientists reveal that "brain imprints" could enable more objective diagnosis.

The Arts in Israel, 2013. Spotlighting the Visual Arts.

Rachael Ray's Israeli Spice Chicken: YUM-O!

Top 10 Toilets in Tel Aviv. Now you know.

Discover Jewish Life Reborn in The Baltics.

Ancient quarry used to build Jerusalem found.

Jerusalem 2013: Greetings from the Roman Empire!

Happy 90th Birthday Mr. President! Many more to come.

What Every Good Jewish Mother Knows!

Herzliya, Israel and the Top Ten Things to do This Summer!

The Magnificent City of Prague Welcomes You!

Cisco to open new center in Israel

On Her First Major Tour of Israel, STREISAND Chooses Jerusalem to Begin. BRAVO!

For Concerts and the Celebration of President Peres' 90th, Streisand arrives in Israel.

Jerusalem Sees the Light!

Not always unique to Jewish culture, our own food innovations are totally Jewish

Bursts of gentle electricity may slow down Alzheimer's

Looking like something out of a fairytale, The Church of Mary Magdalene in Jerusalem.

Sunbeat Showcases Israel's Biggest Home Grown Musicians.

Baharat ... The spice that adds a rich dimension of flavor to Israeli cooking.

Ladies and Gentlemen! Fasten your seatbelts! Formula One comes to Jerusalem!

In Tel Aviv this summer ... World's Largest Wildlife Photography Exhibition.

Israel's Hula Painted Frog is decared a "living fossil"

Times of trouble? Tell Rachel all about it, as people have done for centuries.

The Jerusalem Festival of Light, June 5-13, 2013

Can't use that Hotel Reservation? Sell it On-Line!

What's for Dinner at "Alma Lounge"? Tel Aviv's Hot New Restaurant!

Museum of the History of Polish Jews opens tomorrow in Warsaw

Top 12 New Fruit and Vegetables Species Developed in Israel

A Practical Guide to Food and Drink in Israel

Exhibit opens on US Jews who helped refugees from Nazis

St. Petersburg, Russia and it's amazing Jewish community.

Israeli Scientists claim breast cancer breakthrough

Body feeling a bit "Worse for Wear"? Experience The Dead Sea in Israel!

Tel Aviv Makes "Traveler's Digest" Top 10 Sexy Cities!

Ptitim: the Israeli children food treated as ingredient for "trendy delicacies" in the U.S.

Israel's Booming Beer Business is Going Strong. L'chaim!

an Eastern European Gem - Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria "It grows but does not age"

Summer Israel Family Vacation

Anita Coca - Expert Spanish Speaking Israel Travel Agent

What will Israel think of next! Introducing "SmarTap" the "Smart Shower"!

Timna Park: one of Israel's top attractions for sheer geological interest

Twenty First Century Swedish Knight walks to Jerusalem for World Peace

Ein Gedi: An unforgettable, enchanted part of Israel that must be experienced to be believed.

The Grand Choral Synagogue in St. Petersburg, Russia. A "lavish, outstandish seductress"

Israeli scientists uncover the key to understand how the universe was built

UCLA heads "Jaffa Cultural Heritage Project" a series of important study.

It's a "Musical May" in Jerusalem this year!

Israeli "Foodies" visit the Philippines

Musings on the Jerusalem Artichoke

Jewish History abounds in Vienna, Austria

Israel's High Tech Pipeline to the United States

Tel Aviv ... A symbol of all that the Jewish people have achieved in just one century!

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra opens 2013 season on first of May, Tel Aviv University

Gil Travel Phones - Renting a SIM Card

"the Jewish state's contribution to world cuisine"

The Jewish Guide to Croatia

Israel's "SciGen's" new Hepatitis B vaccine one of the most potent in the world.

The Historic City of Nazareth. A worthwhile trip for the entire family

Israeli Doctors on Boston called in to treat Boston Marathon Bombing suspect.

For your Sunday Brunch, Cinnamon Walnut Cake from the "The Book of New Israeli Food"

The Four Seasons Hotel, Lion's Palace Opening soon in St. Petersburg, Russia

2012 Israeli World Food Prize Laureate Promotes Peace Through Science

A great place to spend the day with the family outside Tel Aviv.

"Sounds of the Old City Festival" lights up Jerusalem!

A Jewish Culinary Tradition: Jewish Stuffed Cabbage

Monday April 8, 2013: Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel

A High-Tech Superpower: How Israel turns lemons into lemonade.

Shechem ... Promised land by God to Abraham

New Hotels in Israel on the Conde Nast Traveler Hot List!

From "The Israeli Kitchen" a Succulent Recipe for Grilled Sea Bass.

Why the final day of Passover is special to me.

Find Magnificent Lost Jewish Art in Eastern Europe

Israeli Nobel Laureate speaks of the "science enigma" in Israel

Nazareth, the cradle of Christianity. A city of religion and faith, of spirituality and holiness.

The Extraordinary Waldorf Astoria Jersusalem is Opening Soon!

Kosher wine finally comes of age after centuries of misunderstanding.

There are countless ways to fall in love with Warsaw, Poland.

Israeli Tech Wows Obama!

One of Christianity's most sacred spots, The place where Jesus was crucified and laid to rest.

"Happy Birthday Mr. President"! Streisand to celebrate Peres' 90th with first ever concert!

Every Family Celebrates Passover Differently and Yours is BEST!

Shopping Israeli Style. Big Bargains can be a Lot of Fun!

Tracing My Family's History and Traditions

Discover the Beauty and Romance of Prague

Gil Travel - Staff Travel Story: Mia Lehmann

Israel Welcomes US President Barack Obama ... Today, Wednesday March 20, 2013

For over half a century, Yad Vashem has been committed to Holocaust remembrance

President Barack Obama will visit Israel this week! Bon Voyage Mr. President!

Great Jewish Meatball Recipe from Bubbie Fritzie's Kitchen! Enjoy!

The Wines of Israel are Improving With Age.

Why the New Pope Matters to Jews

Israel's High Tech Impact on the World Examined ...

Experience the Purifying solitude of the Desert in Israel

Coming in 2014! The NEW Christian Zionist Heritage Center in Jerusalem.

Happy Friday! Try This Traditional Israeli Recipe this weekend!

Israeli Wines: Serious Taste and Serious Business.

A City of Palaces ... The Grandest in all of Europe! Incomparable St. Petersburg, Russia

In Israel, If You Don't Like the Plot ... Press a Button!

The Jesus Trail, Israel

Jerusalem Presents a Musical Celebration this March called "Sounds of the Old City"

Big Burger News in Israel! "King" no more, Israeli's prefer the style of The "Ranch"!

Food and Wine in Israel

Dubrovnik ... Important Part of Eastern European Jewish History

How everyday lives of people all around the WORLD are made better by ISRAELI Innovation!

ISRAEL'S Landmark of Secrets, Faith, History and Legend ...

In JERUSALEM ... PURIM 2013! An Age Old Tradition Celebrated with Fresh NEW Ideas!

The Tunisian Jew's Challenge to Hummus and Falafel as the ISRAELI National Favorite!

THE ROMANCE of the DEAD SEA, A TOTALLY SENSUAL EXPERIENCE!

In MOSCOW: Tap a Torah in a virtual synagogue! New JEWISH MUSEUM is a Huge Hit!

In ISRAEL Necessity is the Mother of Invention! Even simple things like WATER!

JERUSALEM ... even its construction is a fantastic story of struggle, faith, mystery and victory! AMAZING!

giltravel x dresslands Off the Shoulder Sweetheart Neckline Backless Dress

"STATE SECRET" UNCOVERED? The Key to AWESOME Israeli Cooking!

Exceptional BOUTIQUE HOTELS in ISRAEL - Special places for Special people!

VALENTINE'S DAY in ISRAEL! (or not)

ISRAEL ... The Light of the Middle East! Seeing is Believing! What More can be Said?

NEW FIND SHEDS LIGHT ON ANCIENT SITE

WARSAW! More than a city, a shining beacon of overcoming adversity!

ISRAEL MUSEUM to exhibit HIGH TECH WONDER ... The Reconstructed Tomb of "HEROD THE GREAT"!

From World Class Museums to the Best Beaches and Cable Cars - HAIFA has it ALL!

Ready, Set, GO! JERUSALEM MARATHON Begins March 1, 2013

NIGHTLIFE IN TEL AVIV IN 2013

From History to Hummus - JERUSALEM is a FOODIES DREAM!

Discover Your Jewish Heritage in ROMANIA! Georgeous, Historical, Never to be Forgotten!

In 2013 ... High-Tech is going ultra-Orthodox in ISRAEL

Going Your Own Route in ISRAEL! See JERUSALEM in a Whole NEW WAY!!

THE TOP TEN HIKES ("Tiulim") IN ISRAEL

BABA GANOUSH IN ISRAEL - "Eggplant Salad with Tahini" by any other name is just as DELICIOUS!

Experience the moving story of JEWS in PRAGUE from the 10th Century to Today!

EARTHQUAKE-PROOF TABLE Designed in ISRAEL - 21st Century Life Saver!

Take a Short Walk With Us in OLD JAFFA

"The Big Orange"! TEL AVIV and Their Exciting NEW TOURIST WEBSITE!!

Expert Advice on Traveling the World

Bible Lands and Reformation Tours

Classic ISRAELI Comfort Food. Here's a Must Try Recipe!

ISRAEL got a Big Shout-Out at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday Night!

Gil Travel Blog Jerusalem

EILAT, ISRAEL where the SUN SHINES 360 days a YEAR!!

A Unique Moment in JERUSALEM! Jews, Arabs & Tourists Play Together in a RARE SNOW STORM!

From the Ancient Port of JAFFA, an Old Favorite RECIPE: CHICKEN JAFFA!

POLAND and MORAVIA FESTS SPOTLIGHT ALL-BUT-VANISHED WORLD

The Jewish Voice from GERMANY ... "ISRAEL is a POWERHOUSE of SCIENCE"!

HERODION - The Most UNIQUE Among KING HEROD'S Many Creations!

SANDY HOOK VICTIM NOAH POZNER TO BE HONORED & REMEMBERED IN ISRAEL

CHALLAH! Symbolic, Delicious, Nuturing & Most Important to JEWISH TRADITION!

In ISTANBUL, JEWISH/KOSHER Business is BIG BUSINESS!

LINKS BETWEEN PARKINSON'S TREATMENT AND ARTISTIC INCLINATION ARE BEING STUDIED IN ISRAEL!

TIMES THEY ARE A'CHANGIN! "WOMEN OF THE WALL" ISSUE RECOGNIZED BY NETANYAHU

ISRAELI WINES CONTINUE TO GET BETTER AND BETTER - CHEERS!

THE JEWISH FEDERATION of WESTERN CONNECTICUT Reaching Out to the FAMILIES of SANDY HOOK VICTIMS

BETTER BRAIN SURGERY WITH FLIGHT SIMULATION TECHNOLOGY!

Fascinating Ideas Concerning the FIRST CHRISTMAS and the Probable Menu for the FIRST CELEBRATION!

ISRAEL21c's YEAR in VIDEOS Providing a Window on the Many Ways ISRAELI Innovation is Changing the WORLD for the BETTER!

ISRAELI "ReWALK" SAVES "GLEE" CHRISTMAS TOMORROW NIGHT!!

This CHRISTMAS ... Don't Just Think About BETHLEHEM ... BE Where "It All Began"!

CHRISTMAS in ISRAEL ... Come Celebrate With Us in TEL AVIV!

ISRAELI NATIONAL ARCHIVES RELEASE PM GOLDA MEIR'S RECIPE FOR CHICKEN SOUP! YUM!

Amsterdam's JODENBUURT or JEWISH QUARTER Continues to thrive and is an important part of DUTCH JEWISH HERITAGE!

ISRAELI SCIENTISTS CANCELLING CANCER CELLS WITH NEW RADIATION! BRAVO!!

Heard of "MINI ME"? Here's "MINI ISRAEL"! An Amazing Exhibition that really Has it All!

ISRAEL'S TOP TEN FASHION DESIGNERS!

TIPS for Perfect LATKES - From Jewish Cooking for Dummies. HAPPY CHANUKAH!

GOT GELT? As Traditional for HANUKKAH as Lighting Candles!

Connecting through TECHNOLOGY for CHANUKAH. Keeping our families TOGETHER!

CHANUKAH SAMEACH! The True Meaning of HANUKKAH and Where it All Began!

HOW TO CELEBRATE HANUKKAH LIKE AN ISRAELI! Handy Instruction Guide.

HOLIDAY RECIPE'S from one of ISRAEL'S TOP CHEFS!

BUDAPEST ... A Tale of Three Cities With Serious JEWISH ROOTS!

AN ISRAELI ROBOT THAT CAN SAVE THE WORLD!

EXPOSING THE WESTERN WALL TUNNELS in JERUSALEM ... AWESOME!

Canadian Songbird ALANIS MORISETTE Chooses TEL AVIV to Close her "Guardian Angel" World Tour!

ISRAELI CUSINE Rated Among the HEALTHIEST in the WORLD!

IRON DOME ... Probably the most technologically impressive achievement in recent years in ISRAEL! Almost PERFECT!

PHILADELPHIA travelers to ISRAEL Undeterred by Mideast Flareup. GIL TRAVEL: "We are Praying for Peace"

JERUSALEM! The Holiest of Cities ...You will Experience it in your own personal way. Full of AMAZING SURPRISES!

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY HADASSAH!

ISRAEL at the Forefront of World Enviornmental Development!

ISRAEL TRAVEL SECRETS! An Insiders Guide for an Authentic ISRAELI Experience!

TOURISM in ISRAEL is BOOMING! Go NOW Before the Prices Go Up!!!

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FEDERATION of SYNAGOGUES' HEROIC POST "SANDY" EFFORTS!

The ISRAEL SCIENCE FOUNDATION, making great strides with TYPE 1 DIABETES!

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New film, "ISRAEL INSIDE" is in a word: REMARKABLE!!!

ISRAEL HAS DONE IT AGAIN! TURNING JUNK FOOD INTO HEALTH FOOD! BRAVO!!

QUESTION: What do you sense ORTHODOX JEWISH life is and what it should be?

EXPORTING ISRAELI KNOWLEDGE is making impact at U.S. JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS!

KING DAVID'S TOMB ... One of ISRAEL'S Best Kept SECRETS!!

NEW Israeli Lacrosse Team Headed to World Championship! WOW!!!

ISRAELI CUSINE IS FINALLY FINDING ITS PLACE AMONG THE WORLD'S BEST!

DESTINATION KRAKOW!

ISRAEL'S ACHIEVEMENTS ... AGAINST ALL ODDS!

From ISRAEL to AMERICA by way of POLAND!

THE JEWISH WORLD ... AUSTRIA ... Unique Like YOU!

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Israel’s Top 10 Export Chains

Innovative Airport Security In Israel

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Gil Travel Announce ELAL Special Family Rates for Israel Tours

Gil Travel Organizes Christian Israel Tour For Pentecostal Church & General Bishop Charles Scott

Mahane Yehuda: A Tour of the Middle Eastern Market

The Generations Center, Western Wall, Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Armenian Quarter

The Old City of Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Christian Quarter

The Old City of Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Jewish Quarter

The Old City of Jerusalem: Spotlight on the Muslim Quarter

Israel: In Pictures

Israel's Archaeological Treasures

Tel Aviv #1 must see destination of 2009

Time to Play Dreidel: Get Your Shekel On

Bring Israel Home- with Flowers

Israel Dairy Delicacies

The thrill and the relaxation of golf in Israel

See Jerusalem by Train

Luxury Resort Hotel in Ein Bokek

A Tale of a Fateful Trip

Interview with Mark Hayward of MyTropicalEscape

Mount Carmel Gardens Recieves Cultural Award by UNESCO

Gil Travel Featured in Travel Weekly

China’s First Official Tour to Israel

10 Reasons to See Tel Aviv Before You Die

Bar Mitzvah in Beijing

Israel Goes for Gold Again in Beijing 2008

Nefesh B'Nefesh

7 Reasons Why the Olympics Really are Great

Time Tested Tips For Packing For A Trip

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The First Speculative Minutes in Your Hotel Room

Hammamet, Tunisia Takes Your Worries Away!

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Nelson Mandela's Prison: Robben Island

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Charlie Bit My Finger!

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Israel's Amazing Ecological Advances

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There Go My Sinuses!

Travel Myths Demythdefied!

So What Is It You Are Going To Do?

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