How To Make Your Vacations More Fun

Spending your holidays on kosher resorts is fun. But you can always find ways to make it more fun and enjoyable. Here are some tips to make your Jewish vacation extra memorable:

• Wake up early - This is something basic, but who wants to become stressed because you’re worried that you might not get on your plane or cruise on time? Make sure to get a good night’s sleep, so that your face is selfie-ready when you arrive at your hotel or cruise cabin.


• Take lots of photos! - Your camera and social media accounts exist for a reason. Take epic selfies and photographs of all the great sights and destinations that you are going to. Pictures will be the graphic mementos of your adventures all over the globe.


• Try new things - Traveling is your chance to experience things that you haven’t even thought of trying before. Hike adrenaline-inducing mountain trails. Meet new people from different cultures. Try new flavors and cuisines that you’ve never had before. Bungee jump. Scuba dive. These moments will make your journeys life-changing and inspiring.


• Do not over-plan - Spontaneity is the key to a perfect trip. Sometimes you need to let your feet bring you to places. Get mystified by the beauty of the undiscovered. Maybe during your Jewish trip, an unplanned walk becomes an opportunity you will meet new friends, new interests, or maybe even bring you to the love of your life. Who knows, right?


• Learn some foreign words - If you are travelling abroad, you might want to add some foreign words to your vocabulary. Learn how to say greetings or “Delicious!” in other languages. You will not only expand your language skills, but will also make your travel experience much easier.


• Splurge - Take home souvenirs like keychains, refrigerator magnets, clothing, or unique products that represent your destination. These things are worth your money because they will bring about nostalgia when you see them. Since vacations are a chance to explore other locales, do not be afraid to spend a little bit more than usual.

Be it a Jewish cruise, spontaneous trip abroad, or a family holiday vacation, you should strive to have more fun than usual. After all, you don’t get to spend this much time with the people you like, right?

Make your vacation even more memorable with Kosher River Cruises, we offer an excellent and highly-rated cruising experience on a floating five-star hotel. Check out our website to learn more.

Kosher Cuisine Around the World

A Jewish vacation is not complete without delicious kosher food to fill one’s stomach and gratify one’s taste buds. Indeed, a proper kosher holiday should be able to accommodate kashrut sensibilities.

There are many travel destinations around the world, with a wide variety of dishes and cuisine to taste and sample, but not all of these options are kosher. However, that does not mean that you can’t enjoy great foreign dishes. Here are a few samples of kosher cuisine from around the world.

Ratatouille (France)

This iconic French dish is a vegetable stew originating in the countryside of France, most notably its Provence region. This hearty Provencal fare uses no meat, and by merely substituting a few ingredients (namely, regular salt with kosher salt), this rustic French cuisine can be fully enjoyed by a Jewish palate. With different varieties of Ratatouille out there, you can certainly find a variant that will suit your tastes.

Banh Mi (Vietnam)

The Banh Mi (“bread” in Vietnamese) is a Vietnamese sandwich made from a baguette (a legacy of French occupation in the 19th century) stuffed with local Vietnamese vegetables such as cilantro, carrots and others. Traditionally, banh mi uses meat, including pork, but you can try one with all beef or chicken. You can even forgo eating banh mi with no meat at all, instead opting for tofu or other vegetable substitutes. Either way, this combination of French and Vietnamese cuisine is not one to miss.

Alheira (Portugal)

Our last example is a specially-made sausage with a distinct role in Jewish heritage, namely that of Jews in Portugal. Back in the 16th Century, when the Inquisition’s dogmatic fervor was at its height, the Jewish population had to conceal their faith, in fear of Inquisitors or nosy neighbors. To draw suspicion away from themselves, they created a special sausage using bread and poultry, hanging it outside their homes and tricking unsuspecting Inquisitors. The alheira today is considered an iconic Portuguese dish, but even before its celebrated status, it was first and foremost a product of Jewish ingenuity. Photo Credit: atwilltours.com/abc-alheira/


The world is full of culinary delights, and with the zeal of Jewish chefs, both casual and professional, new gastronomic experiences can be reached with kosher recipes. If you’re interested in travelling the world on an all-inclusive cruise ride, then kosher riverboat cruises can provide you with a satisfying kosher experience.

3 Ways To Keep Kosher While Traveling The World

Planning a vacation when you’re Jewish can be a bit of a headache especially if you’re trying to keep kosher as much as possible. Of course, it’s important to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds, but at the same time, you have to think about where you’re going to eat.

Fortunately, seasoned Jewish travelers out there have shared tips on how to make trips fun and kosher at the same time.

Go to a Hotel Resort

During certain times of the year, particularly on Jewish holidays, some Jewish tour groups “convert” hotel resorts to cater to vacationing Jews. They prep the kitchens for kosher food preparation and invite special guests and entertainers.

There are also other resorts that have year-round kosher programs, with facilities specifically for kosher cooking and dining.

Package rates for these kosher resorts range from budget-friendly to outrageously expensive, so go ahead and take your pick.

Stick to Major Cities

The bigger the city, the bigger the Jewish community. I mean, just look at New York or Paris. We love living in the world’s commercial hubs, after all.

Big cities also mean there are plenty of excellent dining options for you to choose from. Finding a synagogue won’t be a problem either. And if you’re one who loves history, well, explore away.

If you’re headed to countries that don’t have significant Jewish populations, you still have a good chance of finding a Chabad house in highly urbanized areas.

Hop On A Kosher Cruise

Nothing eliminates the trouble of planning like a kosher cruise does. These ships have onboard synagogues with daily services and serve freshly cooked meals and snacks all day. No prepackaged food to be found here.

And if you’re prone to seasickness, don’t worry. You have another option: the kosher river cruise. Cruise lines like KRC can take you on trips to major waterways like the Mekong or the Amazon, complete with guided tours and outdoor adventure excursions.

Go ahead and get in touch with your travel agent and they’ll be happy to help you book the best kosher vacation of your life!