Journal: TWUK | Section: |
Title: | Issue Date: 18/09/00 |
Author: | Page Number: 43 |
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What is a kibbutz?
It is a commune. Kibbutz residents are calledkibbutzniks. They live and work together, pooling the profits made from their enterprises – usuallyagriculture.
What is a kibbutz hotel? Many kibbutzim havediversified from their core businesses to openthree-four-star hotels. Anumber of kibbutzim with sites around the Sea of Galilee run holidayvillages. There are also Jewish religious kibbutzim.
Why flydrive?
A kibbutz flydrive offers the ultimate freedom forindependent travellers who can pre-bookaccommodation, but decide their itinerary as they go.
Who offers it?
All the Israel specialist operators feature kibbutz flydrives, including Pullman, Peltours, Longwood and Superstar.
How much does it cost? Longwood has a choice of 25 kibbutzim. Prices start at £516 per person for seven nights.