Pleasant weather and not many tourists: these are the most popular places during the holidays

The combination of days off from work with pleasant weather, and especially the desire to freshen up, create a record demand for vacations abroad among Israelis during the holidays, and this is also the case this year. The data in the tourism industry reveal that travelers are divided into three main vacation patterns this year: those looking for peace and the sea nearby, those who love urbanism and European shopping, and those who take advantage of their vacation days for flights to distant destinations.

The company “Opir Tours” states that in the belly-gap sector, Greece and Cyprus lead the list. For families with children, couples and a variety of other audiences looking for maximum rest during a short flight, the Mediterranean basin remains the natural choice. Crete, Rhodes and Santorini, along with Cypriot destinations that include Paphos, Limassol, Ayia Napa and Protaras, offer pampering resorts suitable for families, short flights at affordable prices and a classic stomach-churning holiday in more pleasant weather than the height of summer.

And for those who prefer an urban vacation, the capitals of Europe offer a combination of Weather, cuisine and a rich shopping experience. The tourism company’s data shows that Budapest, Prague, Bratislava and Vienna continue to be the most popular destinations in Eastern and Central Europe, thanks to excellent value for money and excellent hotels. Along with them, historical cities such as Rome and Athens register high demand from couples and travelers looking for a short, cultural and lively weekend.

And for those who choose to take advantage of the holiday period for a long vacation, Thailand continues to be a sought-after destination throughout the year. In addition, tropical destinations such as Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar attract different and diverse audiences. At the same time, iconic destinations such as New York and Dubai continue to be major attractions for Israelis. class=”ImageRender_root__MCZJD”>

“The tourists from Israel have become more thoughtful travelers than ever, who are looking for real value for money, but at the same time they refuse to give up their vacation,” notes Yoni Waxman, deputy chairman of Ofir Tours. “The current holiday period provides the perfect mix of days off for recharging batteries and quality time. This is reflected in a particularly diverse air train, when on the one hand Israelis choose to take advantage of the holiday sequence for vacations in distant destinations, and on the other handWe are witnessing record demand for the winning simplicity of a pampering resort in a nearby destination”.

Data from the “Dizenhouse” company shows that the booking season is in full swing, and that Israelis are returning to planning their holiday vacations long in advance. At the top of the company’s list of destinations are Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Batumi, Prague, Budapest At the same time, the company notes that there has been a certain decrease in demand for some Western European destinations, with more travelers preferring to spend their budget on destinations that allow for a longer vacation at a similar cost. “The holidays of the year will already apply at the beginning of September, a period when Mediterranean destinations are still enjoying summer weather, while global demand is not at its peak. The result is a combination of better availability and more attractive prices”. innerArticleImage”>

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The data also shows that the average flight price to the ten sought-after destinations is about 10 percent lower than last year’s Tishrei holidays. Along with the strengthening of the shekel against the dollar, this is a window of opportunity that allows consumers to enjoy relatively favorable prices, but is expected to close as the inventory on direct flights is reduced for the holidays. “This year we see a clear transition from the pursuit of the trendiest destination to the search for the best value, a combination of price, flight time, weather and vacation experience. This is why the destinations of the Mediterranean basin and Eastern Europe stand out this year in particular”. and international aviation in the Hot Consumer Club. “One of the main factors for this figure is the low dollar exchange rate, which lowered the prices of vacations compared to last year, along with the return of airlines to operations in Israel, which increased the supply and made more destinations accessible to the Israeli public. If the relative security calm continues and we do not see a renewed escalation, there is a chance that we will see a new record in the number of Israelis who will choose to take advantage of the period for a vacation overseas.”