A-May-Zing
Travel Wt Maya
Q & A
Q. What about the transfers in Tel Aviv ?
A. Free transfers Airport/Hotel/Airport for all who that purchased RT air from the block space .
Q. Can you arrange privet transfers ?
A. Yes, we can but we need the flights info so we can tell you the rate.
Q. How much tips?
A. for the hotel $1 per person per day if you wish.
For the Guide & the driver together at the end of the tour
for the whole tour ( a total of $70-$80 per person for both) .
Q. What documents do I need to travel to Israel?
A. For U.S. and Canadian citizens, all you need is a passport that’s valid at least six months longer than your date of arrival in Israel.
(For stays up to three months, you don’t need a visa.)
Q. Is it safe to travel to Israel?
A. We wouldn’t urge you to come if it wasn’t. Every year between 3 and 4 million tourists vacation in Israel – and apart from those
who fall in love with an Israeli – or with Israel – they all go home again safe and sound. The planes of 90+ airlines wouldn’t fly
to Israel if it weren’t safe.
Q. I hear there is a security interview before my flight ?
A. Please know that the security precautions taken by Israeli airlines are the stuff of legend and the envy of the world’s airlines. On
check-in for your flights you will be asked a variety of questions during a security interview. Some of the questions may seem un-PC,
intrusive, irrelevant or repetitive. Just answer truthfully, go with the flow and don’t lose your cool. Remember, the questions are designed
to protect you and your fellow passengers. When you leave Israel, the departure process is identical to that outlined above for all airlines.
Q. What about health, medicines, vaccinations?
A. Israel is an ultra-modern country with the world’s highest number of doctors per capita, and a health and hospital system that is the
envy of the world. No vaccinations are required to visit Israel (unless you have recently been in an area where there have been epidemics
of yellow fever, cholera or ebola). You can buy most standard over-the-counter equivalent of North American drugs in Israel. You can also
bring supplies of your standard prescription drugs with you. (If you need to bring syringes and vials of medicine – bring along a letter from
your doctor attesting to your needs, just in case.) If you need to see a doctor in Israel, check with your hotel concierge. Travel
insurance (including medical coverage) is always recommended for all foreign travel.)
Q. What to wear?
A.Like almost everywhere in the world, casual is the "rule" for everyday sightseeing. Bring good walking shoes or sneakers and "layers."
Israelis (especially women) like to be “elegant casual” on evenings in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Some religious shrines require modest dress
(arms and legs covered, and, occasionally, no pants for women). Don't forget your swimsuit and, for the Dead Sea, plastic shoes or
aqausox.
Q. What about money?
A.The Israeli currency is the Shekel (officially “New Israeli Shekel”), worth around 30 cents. Check for the current conversion rate. On arriva
l in Israel, it’s a good idea to use your bank-card to withdraw some Shekels from the ATM in the arrival-halls at Ben Gurion - or
change small amounts of dollars/or travelers’ checks at a bank or your hotel. There are ATM machines all over Israel and credit cards are
widely accepted.
Check with your bank about the fees, because it is differ from Bank to bank. And it is good to let your bank know that you will be out
of the country and give them the countries that you will visit, so they will not think it is a fraud if they see charges from that country.
Q. Electricity
A. Almost all hotel rooms are equipped with hairdryers, and all have shaver sockets. For other appliances, Israel's electricity is 220V A/C,
single phase 50-cycles; 110V-220V transformers can be used. Israeli outlets have three prongs, but European two-prong adapters
usually work. If you don’t have an adapter that seems to work, call the hotel’s front desk or visit a hardware store.
Q. Keeping in touch
A. Most hotels have free wi-fi in the lobby, and some hotels provide it free in the room. Many hotels also have Business Centers where you
can access e-mail and the internet without charge. American cell-phones that work overseas will work in Israel too. Israel is 6 or 7
hours ahead of the East Coast of the USA depending on the season.
It will be good to check with your cell company if they have an affordable international plan.
Q. Temperatures
A. Temperatures can vary widely so just pack for the "right" weather and you'll be fine. Seasons overlap of course, but general guidelines are:
SHOULDERS (late Mar/Apr/May): Daytime temperatures will be very pleasant: 75º-ish in most of the country (but hotter at the Red and
Dead Seas). Jerusalem will be in the 70º's, 50º's in the evening. There will be some rain - nothing torrential.
The dead sea area usually it is hot, and strong sun that is why you need sunblock & hat .
Q. What do you recommend for last week reminders?
A. These are my favorite ones-
1. Make sure that you arrange for your mail to be picked up or you can fill
the yellow slip from the post office so they can hold your mail until you
come back.
2. Call your cellphone company and check with them if there is an international package
for Israel ( Sometimes it's only an extra of $5 or so) so you will not get Roaming charges.
3. Download Whatsapp or Viber or any app that give you to connect with your
loved one for free.
4. Contact your bank (ATM) as well as your credit card company and make sure that they
are aware of your travel plans, so they will watch for any charges from the USA
while you are traveling.
5. Check the dress code, it's anything you want casual during the day , layers is the best, And
elegant at night. So you can pack accordingly.
6. Don't forget your sunglasses, sun block, walking shoes, hat, swim suite,camera ,
(And maybe it's good to download an app to save the photos & Videos, Just in case you
too lots of them) , and it's good to have ones so you can tip others.
7. Make sure that you have our www.JW.org app so we can access The Bible , the songs, our
study Watch Tower & Midweek meeting too.
8. As for the excursions at a cruise, it's up to you, but I personally never book in advance, I like
to explore on my own and meet the locals, but again it is up to you.
9. Check out your transfers. your flights and your documents.
Friends, I hope that this will answer your questions & direct your concerns.
If you still have questions, please feel free to ask.