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The Retro Appeal of the Catskills
Young Jews are revitalizing the Borscht Belt with boutique hotels and yoga retreats, turning the region into a burgeoning travel destination for savvy New Yorkers.

Young Jews are revitalizing the Borscht Belt with boutique hotels and yoga retreats, turning the region into a burgeoning travel destination for savvy New Yorkers.
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Jewish Heritage Travel Is Big Business in Spain
Shira Rubin reports on the Jewish tourists from around the world who flock to cities like Barcelona, Girona, Toledo and Seville.

Shira Rubin reports on the Jewish tourists from around the world who flock to cities like Barcelona, Girona, Toledo and Seville.
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Costa Rica: From San José to Pacific Coast
This peacefully democratic nation wedged between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south welcomes three million visitors annually.

This peacefully democratic nation wedged between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south welcomes three million visitors annually.
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Between Belgrade and Budapest
Serbia is a Slavic, Balkan nation from Belgrade south; Vojvodina, the territory north of the capital and part of Hungary until World War I, is a cauldron of Mitteleuropean diversity and resplendent, restored synagogues.

Vojvodina, the territory north of Serbia’s capital and part of Hungary until World War I, is a cauldron of Mitteleuropean diversity and resplendent, restored synagogues.
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The Charms and Challenges of a German River Cruise
A summer cruise along the Rhine included visits to majestic medieval castles, wines tastings—and a somber, necessary tour of Holocaust-era and other Jewish sights.

A summer cruise along the Rhine included visits to majestic medieval castles, wines tastings and a somber, necessary tour of Holocaust-era and other Jewish sights.
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The Golden Road
Tour operators like Road Scholar, ElderTreks and Hadassah Missions are helping seniors redefine what senior travel is all about.

Tour operators like Road Scholar and ElderTreks are helping seniors redefine what senior travel is all about.

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Dubai and Abu Dhabi for the Curious Jewish Traveler

by Judith Friedman Rosen

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have made it onto the tourism map for Diaspora Jews as well as some Israelis.

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Milwaukee, Iconic Sights and Jewish Delights

by Esther Hecht

There are many surprises awaiting Jewish visitors to Milwaukee—from beer and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Golda Meir.

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The Allure of the Catskill Region for the Jewish Traveler

by Hilary Danailova

The Catskill Mountains' retro appeal attracts new generations of Jews who were raised on 'Dirty Dancing.'

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The Rising Tide of Martha’s Vineyard

by Hilary Danailova

Celebrity, politics and Jewish culture have blossomed in a symbiotic embrace in Martha's Vineyard, casting a glamorous spotlight on the island.

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Selling Spain to Jewish Tourists

by Shira Rubin

The Spanish Jewish community believes that government efforts are directed more at attracting tourist dollars than accurately portraying Jewish history.

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Adventure Awaits in Costa Rica

by Libby Barnea

Costa Rica is a paradise for tourists eager to explore rainforests, cloud forests and coffee plantations. It is also home to a thriving, prosperous Jewish community.