Sail through a beautiful chain of islands boasting 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, breathtaking panoramas, a wide range of outdoor activities, significant cultural sightseeing and a famously laid-back vibe. Welcome to the Canary Islands – where sun and sand meet volcanic landscapes, sub-tropical forests and a bustling food and wine scene. Fall in love with the charm of Tenerife and the glory of Teide National Park. Crank up the energy windsurfing in Fuerteventura. Dive into history and culture in Gran Canaria. Take our word for it, the Canary Islands really sing.
Islas Canarias as they are known are at the Southern Coast of Spain and are the largest and most populous portion of Macaronesia – a collection of four volcanic archipelagos off the continents of Africa and Europe. These islands were formed when the peaks of ocean-floor seamounts rose above the ocean’s surface. Because of the resulting mountains, the islands have some of the best star gazing in the world, and even contain two renowned observatories.
One of Norwegian Cruise Line’s most popular ships, the Norwegian Star offers the spacious and comfortable stateroom accommodations available on all Norwegian ships, but has a few special features to add a little kick to your cruise. Wine and beer lovers, this is the ship for you. Grab a pint with some new friends at the outdoor Bier Garten on the terrace. Ready to find that perfect red? Then head to the Wine Cellar on the Norwegian Star where you can sample a variety of vintages and purchase your favorites. Details about the ship: https://www.ncl.com/no/en/cruise-ship/star
All prices are per person in a double cabin
Size: ~142–151 sq. ft.
Private bathroom with shower
TV, safe, hairdryer, A/C
Value choice, no window
Size: ~159–161 sq. ft.
Convertible twin beds to queen + additional beds in some cabins
Private bathroom with shower
TV, safe, hairdryer, A/C
Size: ~203 sq. ft. + balcony (~37 sq. ft.)
Convertible twin beds to queen + sofa bed
Private bathroom with shower
TV, safe, hairdryer, A/C
Size: approx. 272–322 sq. ft.
Spacious sitting area and private balcony
Luxury bathroom with shower (some with tub)
TV, coffee maker, safe, hairdryer, A/C
Priority check-in and disembarkation
Extra space and upgraded amenities for added comfort
If guest cancels their reservation the following cancellation fees apply:
The Kosher Travelers – a wonderfully integrated group of 35 guests included participants from age 17 up to 74 — fearlessly climbed to beautiful vistas and geological marvels of this unique country. We visited waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, geysers, active volcanoes, and lava generated dreamscape rock formations.
Sailing out in a motorized rubber dinghy to see the largest glacier in Europe which Icelanders talk about as if it were an old friend or a venerable relative, we toasted our arrival with a shot of Floki – a local whisky, on the rocks – in this case a chunk of 500-year-old glacier ice.
Our fantastic knowledgeable guide, Yossi Ben Ami, was so enamored of the history and geology of everyplace we visited, that his enthusiasm became contagious. The waterfalls were lacy elegant streams falling from on high or thundering torrents rivaling the legendary Sambatyon River which rages six days a week and rests on Shabbos.
Our delicious meals were always beautifully presented usually in our own private dining room. For Shabbat we were treated to delicious meals at the Chabad house in Rejkavik, Iceland’s capital city. Rebbetzin Mushky and Rabbi Avi Feldman were most gracious hosts.
We flew up to Akureyri, known as the Northern capital of Iceland. A delightful small town, which boasts the northern most botanical garden in the world, traffic lights which feature a heart-shaped red light, and an airport runway in the middle of a fjord and a protected nature preserve know as the Black Castle where huge lava formations suggest birds, cathedrals, or whatever your imagination can conjure up.
On our last day we visited the Sky Lagoon – a heavenly Oceanside thermal spa. While there, after luxuriating in the relaxing warmth you can go in for the ‘Ritual’ treatment which starts with a dunk in rather cold water then continues with a salt/mineral scrub, a sauna and other delights.
The hotels were all well-located and comfortable. The other tour members from around the United States, Europe and Israel were a fun-loving, intelligent, cosmopolitan, amiable group.
Kosher Travelers has many other imaginative invigorating trips planned. Don’t leave home without them. Contact the company at koshertravelers.com.
Helen Weiss Pincus, New Jersey
Iceland August 2022
To my dear India friends,
I can’t believe our vacation is over, we had an amazing time and enjoyed every min of it! Thanks so much to kosher Travelers for putting together this wonderful group. The itinerary and all the support staff were truly superb!
Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the tour.
Zevy and Rivky Silberstein
India January 2023
“We have returned home after spending the first Hag of Pesach at Hacienda hotel in Ma’alot with your group. It exceeded our expectations! The place is beautiful, the food was great, the staff was extremely helpful, and the atmosphere was just what we had hoped for. We enjoyed the Tfilot, the rich program, and most of all. I enjoyed the “Shiurim” of Rabbi Ronen & Rabbanit Pnina Neuwirth. As a distant family relative of Eddi Fruedman I am glad that the brand carrying his name is a symbol of high quality. Thank you and all the team.”
The ultimate balance between relaxation, high-energy touring, intellectual stimulation, incredible food, social mingling, and religious atmosphere. All crafted and timed to perfection by pampering hosts – David and Chana Walles.
No hitches, no glitches; just a glorious and uplifting vacation!
David & Bonnie Weinberg, Nof Ayalon. israel
BATUMI GEORGIA AUGUST 2022
This week’s JPOST article “Celebrity style on the Baltic seas” (September 25) struck a familiar chord, since we too have recently returned from a pampering Mediterranean cruise.
However, we sailed on a cruise operated by Kosher Travelers, with gourmet kosher cuisine, alongside daily prayer minyanim and shiurim, a proper Shabbat atmosphere, and excursions on shore with outstanding Jewish
content.
For the religious traveler, this facilitates the finest form – intellectually, culturally and spiritually – of high-end tourism.
For more information see www.koshertravelers.com
We enjoyed the Mediterranean tour so much that we already booked another cruise next summer to the Baltics!
We have been going to the Hacienda Forest-view Hotel with Kosher Travelers for the past 6 years. It is the perfect place for a family getaway. The central lawn, which allows for parents to keep an eye out for even the youngest of kids, provides a great space to run free, including during meal times, letting the parents sit back and enjoy their meal. The play areas include mini-golf, ping pong, a huge chessboard, a well-stocked kids club, the pool with plenty of shady areas and comfy chairs, a spa so the adults can remember they are adults, and top-notch location for trips and activities, highlight just some of the first-rate amenities the hotel offers. Our extended family, from Israel, New Jersey, and Florida, ranging from 6 to over 70, all have the right combination of rest and activities to choose from. The food, rooms, and service are all top rate, and when combined with Eddie’s Kosher Travel’s program of activities, I highly recommend the Hacienda Forest-view Hotel for your next family vacation so that you actually feel like you are on vacation. Forest-view Hotel for your next family vacation so that you actually feel like you are on vacation.
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