You asked, so here it is - places to stay when you visit the north!

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I get asked ALL the time about places to stay when you're visiting the north of Israel. So I'll share some places I know about today!

Please note: If you are Israeli, you will likely be asked to pay for VAT on your stay at check-in if you book using these links - it's not a scam, just be aware!

In Katzrin:

Zimmer Maayan 

Maydele's House (large villa)

I have a more comprehensive list HERE

In Tzfat:

Artist Quarter Guest House 

The Way Inn 

Ruth Rimonim Hotel 

Artist Colony Inn 

Romano Boutique Hotel (has rooms suitable for families)

Myrtle the Turtle Guesthouse

Bayit BaGalil Boutique Hotel 

EretZefat (more on the budget side than some of the others) 

These are a selection of my favorite hotels/zimmers in Tzfat. Hope you find one that works for you!

In the Galil:

Niflaot HaGalil Cabins. This place was AWESOME when we went for a short off-season getaway. Private cabins with great amenities, including private jacuzzis if you want. There's a shared large jacuzzi, sauna, pool, kitchen, outdoor BBQ/picnic area, and lots of trees and green and QUIET. Take advantage of all of it! (We cooked some food in the shared kitchen - double wrapped in the oven - instead of going out to a restaurant)

While you're in Tzfat, make sure to go to the Safed Puzzle Room - Tzfat's one and only escape room experience! Available in Hebrew or English, for groups large AND small. Reservations are required.

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Deal: Winery Tour &Tasting

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You'll want to check out this Groo deal!

This deal for a winery tour and tasting in Dalton is good only thru April 12, so hurry!
It's an awesome deal for a winery tour with tastings - just 39 NIS for two people. If you want breakfast before your tour, it's a great deal at 149 NIS for 2!
Looks like a great morning out in the far north! If you choose the breakfast package, be sure to make reservations in advance! (The Adir Winery is Kosher)

Groo deals often sell out quickly, so be sure to order before the deal ends - this one is only going to be around for a few more hours!

Deals: Vacation in the North!

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Plan your Northern vacation with these great deals!

Snir Boutique Hotel (kosher meals if included) has discount deals starting at 399 nis per night for a couple! This hotel offers family friendly options

Eretz Dafna Hotel has similarly priced deals (starting at 399 nis per night) and is also family friendly, and I've been told that meals there are kosher. 

Ski at the Hermon - or just play in the snow (the play in the snow option is definitely the most budget friendly one!) - with discount admission to the Hermon! Click for full details.

Come to the Safed Puzzle Room for a unique Tzfat themed escape room! Get 10% off if you mention "KosherFrugal" when you reserve!

Otzar HaStam in Tzfat - this deal gets you tickets for up to 33% off regular price!

Go Ice Skating at Montfort with this discount deal, or choose to do the "Extreme Park"! This deal will get you significant savings!

Take the cable car at Rosh Hanikrah with this discount deal! Pay 40 shekels per adult and 33 shekels per child with this deal!

There are lots of great deals out there - let me know what you're looking for! Join my Israel Deals group on Facebook!

UPDATED INFO: Subsidized Glasses - NEW store hours!

I recently posted about the new year-round subsidized optical store: "Ezra Ba'Re'iyah"  inside Pitchon Lev in Karmiel.
Find them at HaLevona St #1, Karmiel. You can reach them by phone at 050-326-7501 

They've changed their hours of operation, so I'm posting the new hours HERE. In any case, it's good to call before you go, to verify that places are open - sometimes things change and websites don't get updated.

Opening hours are: 
Sun: 12:00 - 7:00pm
Mon - Thurs: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 2:00pm

You'll be able to get a pair of glasses (standard frames + standard lenses!) for just 100 shekels! Sunglasses are 50 shekels! Specialty lenses are subsidized on a different scale (multifocals, for example, will cost 600nis and transition lenses for most prescriptions will cost 300nis - still a really awesome deal! My high index lenses cost an extra 200nis, the cost varies by exactly what you need), and some frames are a bit more expensive, but still affordable. 

Additional subsidies may be available. If you cannot afford your glasses, please ask at the store about additional subsidies.

Please note: Glasses are not made on the spot, as far as I know.

Hope this helps some of you out there! There's been a lot of discussion about the cost of glasses lately!

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P.S. I am not affiliated with the sponsoring organizations. I was not compensated to post this information. I received a press release, and have passed this information on as a public service.

Discount Eye Exams and Glasses - TODAY!

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Sorry for the late notice, I have had personal things to take care of and this slipped past me.

 

Residents of Far Northern Israel - it's back! Here's your chance to get a really affordable eye exam and glasses if you missed it a few weeks ago.

Today, Thursday March 9, 2017 you have another chance to get subsidized eye exams and glasses, again in the Golan. You'll be able to get a pair of glasses - frames + lenses for just 100 shekels! There is an option to have this fee waived in case of need. Please send a text to 052-4701380 to request a waiver.

 
The event will take place at Mercaz Tze'irim in Katzrin (Library building, rear entrance). It's sponsored by "Pitchon Lev" and "Ezra Ba'Re'iyah".

Eye exams are available from 11am - 6pm

Hope this helps some of you out there! There's been a lot of discussion about the cost of glasses lately.
I'm sure there will be similar programs in other towns - please let me know if you know of any!