TJT Travel Experiences
Sea Dream Yacht Club Review
Sea Dream Yacht Club Review
An amazing voyage with fantastic service and crew. Once you have experienced SeaDream you will definitely return!
Tel Aviv, The Stylish Way
Tel Aviv, The Stylish Way
The Dan Tel Aviv has a prestigious reputation. Raphi Bloom says that it is well-deserved.
Berlin, Kosher-Style
Berlin, Kosher-Style
Yaniv Madar is impressed by the four-star Berlin hotel that caters kosher for no added cost — and by the local synagogue that takes delight in feeding visitors
Jewish Budapest Tour - A Must Do For Anyone Visiting Hungary
Jewish Budapest Tour - A Must Do For Anyone Visiting Hungary
Raphi Bloom, Owner of TJT, reports on his tour..
Back to nature: A unique five star hotel that appears to be in the middle of nowhere
Back to nature: A unique five star hotel that appears to be in the middle of nowhere
RETURNING to my room from breakfast, four visitors barred my way.Eyeing me curiously and expectantly with horns raised, the four ibex, realising no food was forthcoming, trudged away, heads held high in search of richer pickings.Such is a typical guest experience at Beresheet, Mitzpe Ramon, undoubtedly Israel’s most unusual hotel – and one of its very best.
The Fifth Seder Question: Where To This Year?
The Fifth Seder Question: Where To This Year?
Celebrating the World’s Creative Capital
Celebrating the World’s Creative Capital
Irvina Lew marvels at the culture and character of Los Angeles.
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Budapest Brings Part of its Jewish Past to Life
Budapest Brings Part of its Jewish Past to Life
Nathan Jeffay reports on a new micro-exhibition which is likely to have a massive impact
The Jews Of Hong Kong
The Jews Of Hong Kong
Hong Kong . It does not sound like a place Jews would live, but in fact, quite a number do. There are active congregations Orthodox and liberal on both the island and the mainland (Kowloon) side. Kosher food can be supplied to most hotels.
A Jewish Gem in the Caribbean
A Jewish Gem in the Caribbean
Judith Fein visits a treasured island
An Expert’s Guide to Destination Functions
An Expert’s Guide to Destination Functions
Travel agent Ellen Paderson has two decades of experience helping families to arrange their life-cycle events in exciting destinations. She shares her thoughts on why and where to travel to raise a glass.
The Best Exotic Veggie Vacation
The Best Exotic Veggie Vacation
Stacey Ebert has visited more than 50 countries, and found that nowhere matches up to India when it comes to catering to her as a vegetarian. She says that this is a boon to the many Jewish travelers who eat veggie out of respect to kosher laws.
Jewish Heritage: A Worldwide Legacy
Jewish Heritage: A Worldwide Legacy
Every day , Jews pray in conjunction with the Sh’ma, “Gather us in safely from the four corners of the earth…” For more than 2,500 years, the Jewish people have been scattered throughout the world, sometimes in the unlikeliest places. Even where no Jewish souls survive, traces of their existence often remain, offering a tantalizing glimpse into an exotic past. On every continent, and at virtually all points on the compass, a slight detour can add an extra and interesting dimension to the wanderings of the Jewish traveler.
Jewish Travel Industry Buoyant With Passover Options
Jewish Travel Industry Buoyant With Passover Options
Malcolm Ginsberg finds a wide range of Pesach travel options, at sea and on dry land.
The Inside Track on New York
The Inside Track on New York
Irvina Lew offers expert guidance around her city
Olympic success story
Olympic success story
In Barcelona, Malcolm Ginsberg marvels at how the 1992 Olympics rejuvenated the city.
Gliding Through History on Jerusalem's Light Rail
Gliding Through History on Jerusalem's Light Rail
The Holy City of Jerusalem, sacred to the world’s three great monotheistic religions, naturally attracts millions of tourists every year. Most cities whose economy thrives on tourism have double-decker buses that follow circular routes with stops at all the major sightseeing attractions; Jerusalem is no exception. The Egged bus company’s Route 99 runs in a two hour loop through both East and West Jerusalem, with a hop-on, hop-off feature enabling passengers to get on and off throughout the day. A taped audio guide in eight languages enhances the impressive visual experience.
Offshore Adventures
Offshore Adventures
Looking for a place to celebrate a wedding anniversary or some other special occasion? Don’t settle on a single destination, advises Malcolm Ginsberg. Instead, choose a cruise and see a variety of places, transported between them on a floating hotel.
Where Jews Were Silent for Half A Millennium, They Now Flock To Celebrate
Where Jews Were Silent for Half A Millennium, They Now Flock To Celebrate
In the beautiful Italian mountains, where Jewish practice went underground 500 years ago, Jews from around the world are celebrating barmitzvahs and batmitzvahs. Barbara Aiello tells the story of how she started this surprising trend.
Two Great Side Trips From LA
Two Great Side Trips From LA
Heading to Los Angeles? Consider integrating these two destinations in to your itinerary.
Cocotastic Tourism
Cocotastic Tourism
Half a million visitors a year head to Europe’s sweetest attraction. Make time for Cadbury World next time you’re in the UK, advises Nathan Jeffay.
Ghosts and Green Fingers in Massachusetts
Ghosts and Green Fingers in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has far more to offer than Boston alone, says Paul Harris.
An Investigative Vacation: “I Think I Met a Lost Tribe”
An Investigative Vacation: “I Think I Met a Lost Tribe”
Some black South Africans claim that they are descendants of a “lost tribe” of the Children of Israel. US-based writer Judith Fein went to Soweto in search of their story. And while scholarly opinion is divided on the matter of the Lemba tribe’s connection to the Jewish People, she believes it is strong.
