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davidd75 · « **Reply #11100 on:** June 23, 2021, 10:28:03 AM »

Quote from: Drago on June 23, 2021, 05:20:44 AM

there's cliff rappelling in the area as well

did you ever do atv or jeep where you can drive your own vehicle in the area?

yeshivaman · « **Reply #11101 on:** June 24, 2021, 06:45:56 AM »

Anyone have a contact for a apartment rental in Geulah for a Shabbos (Thursday through Sunday night)

JlmBoi · « **Reply #11102 on:** June 24, 2021, 12:18:49 PM »

Quote from: davidd75 on June 21, 2021, 11:56:28 AM

looking to find some adventure activity near Tiberias area for 2 boys(12 and 15)any recommendations? was thinking off road jeeping etc..?

also any hotels in the area with private swimming pool?

Kayaks in the Jordan are a Israeli favorite

JlmBoi · « **Reply #11103 on:** June 24, 2021, 12:19:24 PM »

Quote from: Happyguy on June 21, 2021, 03:53:03 PM

Dunno how many people you want for

https://www.airbnb.com.br/rooms/379502?source_impression_id=p3_1624305130_GyfDIcI6Z3Mw7b17

I'm very wary of Airbnb in Israel

tavster · « **Reply #11104 on:** June 24, 2021, 12:37:15 PM »

Quote from: JlmBoi on June 24, 2021, 12:19:24 PM

I'm very wary of Airbnb in Israel

+1
I've only used when people that I personally know recommend a specific one

Yehudaa · « **Reply #11105 on:** June 24, 2021, 01:12:35 PM »

Quote from: JlmBoi on June 24, 2021, 12:19:24 PM

I'm very wary of Airbnb in Israel

Why?

I had a bad experience with one, but it's the only time I booked an Airbnb that didn't have a ton of great reviews and it taught me not to do that again. Had a good experience with another that had good reviews.

IF the place has lots of great reviews and you're familiar with the exact area why wouldn't you do it?

JlmBoi · « **Reply #11106 on:** June 24, 2021, 01:17:54 PM »

Quote from: Yehudaa on June 24, 2021, 01:12:35 PM

Why?

I had a bad experience with one, but it's the only time I booked an Airbnb that didn't have a ton of great reviews and it taught me not to do that again. Had a good experience with another that had good reviews.

IF the place has lots of great reviews and you're familiar with the exact area why wouldn't you do it?

I have heard of countless bad experiences and very few good ones. The first thing a Israeli thinks when he sees a platform like Airbnb is "How can I use this to rent out my old dirty smelly tzimmer to unsuspecting Americans and double book and charge triple". Sorry for the profiling etc. Been here for too long.

Yehudaa · « **Reply #11107 on:** June 24, 2021, 01:21:40 PM »

Quote from: JlmBoi on June 24, 2021, 01:17:54 PM

I have heard of countless bad experiences and very few good ones. The first thing a Israeli thinks when he sees a platform like Airbnb is "How can I use this to rent out my old dirty smelly tzimmer to unsuspecting Americans and double book and charge triple". Sorry for the profiling etc. Been here for too long.

Wouldn't a lot of great reviews mitigate that risk?

JlmBoi · « **Reply #11108 on:** June 24, 2021, 01:24:07 PM »

Quote from: Yehudaa on June 24, 2021, 01:21:40 PM

Wouldn't a lot of great reviews mitigate that risk?

People here have a low bar.

Drago · « **Reply #11109 on:** June 24, 2021, 02:39:59 PM »

Quote from: davidd75 on June 23, 2021, 10:28:03 AM

did you ever do atv or jeep where you can drive your own vehicle in the area?

Haven't looked into it

Yehudaa · « **Reply #11110 on:** June 24, 2021, 02:40:34 PM »

Quote from: JlmBoi on June 24, 2021, 01:24:07 PM

People here have a low bar.

You can usually get a sense of where the bar is from reading the reviews.

Personally I've had good experiences where the reviews were overwhelmingly positive and provided details about what was good. Lots of places with hundreds of good reviews. Obviously the pictures have to look good too, area has to be good, etc.

Drago · « **Reply #11111 on:** June 24, 2021, 02:41:17 PM »

Quote from: JlmBoi on June 24, 2021, 01:24:07 PM

People here have a low bar.

many/Most reviews are from foreigners
i'll only do an airbnb based on enough reviews and consistent good experiences, or if it's an area with minimal options, such as the adom badarom festival

JlmBoi · « **Reply #11112 on:** June 24, 2021, 02:42:57 PM »

Quote from: Drago on June 24, 2021, 02:41:17 PM

many/Most reviews are from foreigners
i'll only do an airbnb based on enough reviews and consistent good experiences, or if it's an area with minimal options, such as the adom badarom festival

I would probably do it too if I had no choice. Like I would do a tzimmer... High chances of failure.

thatbochur · « **Reply #11113 on:** June 30, 2021, 08:29:16 AM »

anyone know of an good off the beaten path intense water hike up north? wading swimming water caves etc.

thatbochur · « **Reply #11114 on:** June 30, 2021, 08:32:36 AM »

does anyone know where i can get a rooftop bag for an suv? i need more space but rental prices are ridiculous.

Happyguy · « **Reply #11115 on:** June 30, 2021, 01:09:45 PM »

Quote from: thatbochur on June 30, 2021, 08:29:16 AM

anyone know of an good off the beaten path intense water hike up north? wading swimming water caves etc.

Yehudiya Reserve in the Golan Heights.

moish · « **Reply #11116 on:** June 30, 2021, 04:28:18 PM »

Quote from: thatbochur on June 30, 2021, 08:32:36 AM

does anyone know where i can get a rooftop bag for an suv? i need more space but rental prices are ridiculous.

I saw some in Osher Ad

guywhican · « **Reply #11117 on:** June 30, 2021, 04:43:15 PM »

Looking for travel advice. Visiting our son studying in Israel in late September. Four people in total.
9/13 - 9/17 Sea Land Suites in Tel Aviv. 20k Chase UR points per night. Blind Museum, beach, which shul for YK?
9/17 - 9/19 Cousin’s apt. in Efrat
9/19 - 9/26 Stay Jaffa apt. in Jerusalem. 20k Chase points per night Old City tour, Masada/Ein Gedi, Beer Sheva
9/26 - 10/2 Prima Galil hotel in Tiberias. 28k Chase points per night. Day tour Safed, Golan, water sports, hikes

Suggestions for separate tours or hire one guide for the entire stay?
Recommend meals for Succot?
Except for Prima Galil, no breakfast is included. Suggestions?

Drago · « **Reply #11118 on:** June 30, 2021, 11:56:11 PM »

Quote from: thatbochur on June 30, 2021, 08:29:16 AM

anyone know of an good off the beaten path intense water hike up north? wading swimming water caves etc.

https://hikingintheholyland.com/2019/06/05/nahal-jilaboun-waterfall-hike/
Chk her blog for lots of other options

tavster · « **Reply #11119 on:** June 30, 2021, 11:59:22 PM »

Quote from: Drago on June 30, 2021, 11:56:11 PM

https://hikingintheholyland.com/2019/06/05/nahal-jilaboun-waterfall-hike/
Chk her blog for lots of other options

I did that one last year in August. We got there very early so it was empty and enjoyable.
But by 10am it was packed, making it quick challenging, especially with toddlers.

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