Keeping kosher is no hindrance to travel, even at Pesach
Croatia, Greece, Mexico and even Thailand can be on your must-visit list this year and all you need to do is choose what to pack
After the intensity and pace of recent years, 2026 feels like the perfect time to travel with purpose again — not just to get away, but to truly experience somewhere new.
“People are craving real connection, meaningful memories, and the feeling of being inspired by a place that’s completely different to everyday life,” says Ben Robbins at Bespoke Kosher Travel. “What makes 2026 especially exciting is the shift in how travellers are thinking. Instead of repeating the same familiar holiday, more families and couples are looking for destinations that offer something fresh: new cultures, new landscapes, new food and new stories to come home with. It’s not about ticking boxes — it’s about discovering somewhere that genuinely surprises you.”
Bespoke Kosher Travel makes this all possible by enabling you to keep kosher wherever (almost) you choose to go. He says it’s well worth planning now: the best itineraries, hotels and experiences are secured early. “When you give yourself time, you can build a trip properly — one that fits your pace, your style, and your standards, without compromise.”
If you’re looking to get away for Pesach, you can swap changing over for changing location and with Olam Holidays you have a choice of two – Croatia or Spain. Both destinations will offer you comfort, connection, joy and meaning, whether you’re travelling as a couple, with young children, with teens, or with extended family.
At both the Le Meridien Lac & Spa near Split, Croatia and Best Negresco & Spa in Salou, Spain, a packed agenda includes shiurim and lectures by rabbis and scholars, a day camp for kids with creative and supervised activities, teen programming that combines fun and depth, lively themed Chol Hamoed evenings with entertainment for all ages and the opportunity to do day trips around the area.
Plus, of course, wonderful food created in collaboration with award-winning chefs and served not only on two Sedarim but all day every day. Rabbi Saul Kelly and Cantor Shimon Farkas (from Australia) will be officiating in Croatia while Rabbi Yoni Golker (St John’s Wood Synagogue), and Cantor Yaakov Cohen from Kingston United Synagogue will be in Spain.
With Kosher Travelers you can experience Pesach in Greece – more specifically in Rhodes at Elysium Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront hotel. This seamless, inspiring and luxurious experience has you davening overlooking the turquoise Aegean Sea, enjoying world-class gourmet cuisine under Mehadrin supervision and relaxing in spacious elegant rooms and suites.
All this while your children are immersed in outstanding day-long programming. From engaging scholars-in-residence and uplifting tefillot to fascinating shiurim, entertainment, wellness activities and bespoke teen and kids’ clubs, every detail has been meticulously designed to infused Pesach with genuine Jewish spirit and enrich and elevate the festival.
David Guez Organisation can transport you to the legendary Hôtel Martinez in Cannes to experience a Pesach program with culinary excellence, tradition and refined hospitality. As both the kosher caterer and the programme organiser, David Guez personally oversees every aspect of the eight days. He has more than four decades of expertise in Pesach events and is well known for attention to detail while creating a warm atmosphere, delivering consistently high standards year after year. The stay is fully supervised by the Beth Din of Nice and includes all meals, beverages and the two Sedarim.
Cuisine is a central pillar of the experience, featuring daily varied buffets, gourmet afternoon tea and refined French-style dinners. Beyond the table, guests enjoy a carefully curated program of excursions, culture and musical evenings.
With Vered Holidays, Pesach becomes an elegant holiday escape, blending tradition, comfort and genuine leisure in tropical Thailand and charming Malta.
In Thailand, Pesach is celebrated at the magnificent Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort surrounded by tropical gardens and expansive pools. Days unfold at an easy pace, with time to relax by the pool or beach, enjoy the resort’s facilities, and take part in carefully planned Chol Hamoed excursions that showcase Thailand’s natural beauty and culture without feeling rushed.
In Malta, Pesach takes on a Mediterranean rhythm at the five-star Kempinski hotel, combining scenic surroundings, history and refined comfort. Guests enjoy upscale accommodation, quality kosher dining and a relaxed communal atmosphere, with optional activities and excursions that leave plenty of space for family time and rest.
Both programs feature beautifully prepared Glatt-Mehadrin cuisine (non-Kitniyot, non-Gebrochts), elegant Sedarim and a warm, welcoming ambiance with the feeling of a true vacation. Shiurim, lectures, evening entertainment and a professional kids’ club ensure enjoyment for all ages, allowing parents to fully unwind.
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