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Reopening of the hotel that was hit by a missile |

101 activities to enjoy in Eilat, free of charge | The Eilat Municipality and the Eilat Tourism Corporation have come together once again this year for the “101 experiences, 0 shekels, 1 Eilat” project. Indeed, all through the winter months and until March 2026, the city of Eilat will be hosting 101 free and surprising activities for visitors of every age and walk of life, every day of the week, from morning till night. Operated by the Tourism Corporation, the project aims to bring people together and serve as a platform for local creatives and offer visitors the opportunity to discover their work and output.

“Just a place”, a new KKL-JNF initiative |

Closed for over two years, the Metula Travel Hotel will be reopening its doors this month after suffering a direct hit from a Hezbollah missile in April 2024. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the missile strike on Metula, but significant damage was caused to the upper and lower floors of the hotel building. The restoration process took over 18 months and NIS 3 million. The newly refurbished Metula location offers 27 rooms - including 4 vacation apartments, and 7 rooms with a balcony - and the hotel dining room, in which breakfast is served in the morning, has gorgeous views of Mount Hermon and the surrounding Metula orchards.

The KKL-JNF has launched its new “Just a Place” initiative that celebrates little corners of peace and tranquility in special and secret spots in the forests of Israel. “Just a Place” spots are carefully selected spaces in nature that invite you to take a little break, perhaps meditate, or do a bit of yoga – or simply sit and enjoy the beauty of the landscape. The first “Just a Place” was recently inaugurated in Begin Park in the Jerusalem Hills. The park was designed in adherence with ecological principles and invites passersby to sit down for a short while, put down their phones, breathe, and connect with nature and themselves.

A new luxury hotel opens on the Dead Sea shoreline | The Isrotel hotel chain recently launched its new Dead Sea location, the Kayma Hotel in Ein Bokek, declaring it the most luxurious hotel in Israel. Constructed at an investment of NIS 128 million, Isrotel describes this new venture as one that “redefines the concept of luxury resorts in Israel, in which every detail has been designed to provide a sense of peace, intimacy, and a unique connection to the surrounding environment”. The hotel offers 40 double rooms and suites, including some with direct access to the main infinity pool. The hotel’s central structure includes a reception area, a lounge, a restaurant and bar, as well as a spacious terrace looking out over the pool and the Dead Sea. On the second floor there’s a luxurious presidential suite with a huge balcony and private pool. The hotel also has a luxurious spa with treatment rooms, a relaxation room, saunas, a hammam, and more. Accommodation at the hotel is available for children from the age of 10. Price: from NIS 2,682 for two per night in a standard room, breakfast included.

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ATMOSPHERE DECEMBER 2025