Zvi Lapian and Platinum Travel invite you to Israel's foremost, English-speaking program for the modern orthodox community at Le Meridien Hotel, the Dead Sea's only 5-star plus deluxe hotel and spa.

Platinum Travel prides itself in providing an unusual combination of thought provoking shiurim and lectures given by world famous Jewish scholars, alongside fun-filled, guided tiyulim, and an entertainment program that is simply unparalleled in Israel….all in a modern orthodox atmosphere which brings together guests from all over the world.

Instead of writing many, long paragraphs singing the praises of our hotel and program, we have decided to let our guests do just that on our behalf…….

"Firstly we had a marvelous holiday…………..

Secondly you have created something really beautiful, based on so many jewish people living together almost friction-free and being mesameach on the chag with real intensity. In other words the guests were a reflection of their wonderful hosts".

Michael, Ruthie & Eli
London, England

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for a great Pessach. It is rare to have a Pessach coordinator always pleasant and helpful. You and your staff surpassed all our expectations. Thanks again for a wonderful time, but most of all for always greeting us with a smile."

Beryl Eckstein & family
New York

"You consistently strive for and achieve excellence in the organization of the Religious experience, including a Baal a Batish davening and interesting and sincere Rabbinical participants. You invest in quality and enjoyable entertainment programs. The food is plentiful and generous. And, Yam Hamelach is breathtaking (which I guess you can't take sole credit for)... Most importantly, the nature of the guests you attract cover the spectrum of the Orthodox communities in Israel and US/England etc., yet you insist on and achieve a comfortable live and let live environment so that all feel at home and comfortable."

Susan & Yanky Weiss
Jerusalem

"Just had to tell you what a wonderful treat it was being with you and what a great Pessach we had! Many, many thanks for everything…you sure ran an amazing operation and I have only the utmost praise and admiration for the way you organized and handled everything….really thank you…lots of people are singing your praises."

P.J. Shatzkes
London

"Just a word of thanks and congratulations on the very well organized Pessach holiday. We have not stopped telling our friends and family how wonderful it was and how much we enjoyed every aspect of it. We know that you put in an enormous amount of time and effort, and we are very grateful. We hope, P.G., to be able to join you again on some future holidays.
Kol Tuv"

Hilary and Stuart Ifield and family
London

"We have been to other programs and by FAR the Lapians surpass all others. The programming was on a high level, varied, in good taste, and had something for everyone. The yachas was incredible, down to the thought that went into choosing our table companions. And the entertainment? How shall I put it- "ein li milim!" But the most important indicator, my husband, who doesn't like ANYTHING, was full of praise for the Lapians and plans to return to them whenever possible."

Dina Perlman
Jerusalem

"Our thanks once again for a wonderful Pessach experience with Platinum Tours and the Lapian family at the Meridien Hotel in Yam Hamelech… we felt that we were at a very elegant hotel with a large extended family. You and your family's attention to so many planned details and almost immediate response to any requests not on the program made us feel very heimish…it was so interesting meeting people from all over the world…we really enjoyed the diverse and exciting program which Esther planned. Rabbi Sach's Sheurim were particularly inspiring and thought provoking…the food was superb and the service really fine."

"Thank you for a wonderful Pessach seder and chag. We really enjoyed ourselves…we have spread the word. Please keep us on your list for future events."

Varda & Izzy Mellor
Rechovot

"Once again, congratulations on an amazing Pessach program! The highlights were the outstanding food, top quality entertainment (i.e. Marc Salem and especially the kids programming)…we will highly recommend your program to our friends."

Jerry Astrof
Los Angeles

"We can say without reservation that our overall experience was excellent. Your program provides fine variety and presentations for your guests…on a par with the programs we have attended in the U.S. from 1986 through 2005…all in all our family had a wonderful time."

Judy & Jerry Fishman
Chicago

Platinum Travel spends a lot of time and energy in creating what we consider a fabulously entertaining and educational program that is suitable for all ages and walks of life.

This coupled with a hotel that has so much to offer is the reason that Platinum Travel has become the market leader in English-speaking Passover Programs in Israel.