Israel Travel Guide

General Information

• The World Factbook on Israel - Find general information about Israel in the World Factbook published by the CIA.

• Oanda - Currency Converter - This amazing site even has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so that you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Israel Country Guide - Everything you need to know about Israel and its people

• The U.S. Department of State's Guide to Getting a Passport - Instructions for U.S. citizens who need to apply for or renew their passport. Also contains information about travel advisories and updated regulations for traveling internationally.

Getting There & Around

• El Al Israel Airlines - Israel’s official airline

• Israel Railways - Useful site with fares and timetables as well as the history of rail travel in Israel

Hotels & Restaurants

• Dinner Site - A thorough listing of restaurants throughout Israel

• Hotels in Israel - A listing of rated hotels throughout Israel with online booking and discounts.

• In Israel - Great discount listings of hotels throughout Israel.

News & Culture

• Israel Insider - Israel’s daily online news magazine

• Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs - The Israeli government’s official news and information site in English

• Y-net News - Israeli news, culture and commentary

Travel & Tourism

• Go Israel - Israel’s official tourism site

• Travel Updates - The U.S. State Department's tourist security overview of Israel, the West Bank and Gaza.

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