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Tourists are choosing more and more kibbutz guest houses and kibbutz hotels during their trips to Israel. Read this article to find out the gems behind kibbutz life.

Planning a stay at a kibbutz hotel or guest house can be a peaceful and exhilarating experience. There are religious and secular kibbutz guest houses all over Israel. Tourists who usually plan to stay at a kibbutz guest houses and hotels, know the advantages. Here are a few main reasons:

Kibbutz Guest Houses and Hotel Programs

Many kibbutz guest houses and hotels have museums and cultural activities that are unique to the kibbutz history. Kibbutz Sdot Yam is the home of the famous pioneer Hanah Senash is also the Hungarian spy who was captured and tortured by the Nazis in 1943. Under enemy captivity, she wrote the famous poem "Eli, My God" from the days when she sat on the sea banks of her kibbutz. Many kibbutzes offer a combinational package tours with other areas of kibbutz life. Kibbutz Ein-Gev Holiday Village, for example, is located alongside the Sea of Galilee and offers a train excursion throughout the kibbutz with the last stop at a fish museum.

Experience Kibbutz Life

Many kibbutz guest houses have their own sleeping and eating facilities but are just a stone's throw away from the original kibbutz and its modern day life. Although many kibbutzes today are privatized, there are a still a few that operate communally, meaning that there is still a dining room and children's houses. Many kibbutzes have old buildings from the first years of their establishment. Kibbutz Degania, the first kibbutz, has a museum and many of the old structures and buildings are still in-tact.

Kibbutz Life, Shopping and Animal Farms

Kibbutz Naot Mordechai located in the Upper Galilee, is the home of the famous "Naot" shoes and sandles - the same ones which Julia Roberts wore in the movie "Noting Hill." Kibbutz Kinneret is home to a successful date syrup plant. Their latest product is date syrup without sugar. Kibbutz Nir David is home to a kangaroo farm and petting zoo, ideal for families.

Experience Kibbutz Guest Houses Near Jerusalem

The combination of a city tour and retreating to a kibbutz at the end of the day has strong appeal to many tourists. Take for example the amazing city of Jerusalem. After a busy sightseeing tour, tourists love the peace that staying on a kibbutz brings. Most kibbutzes for that matter are secluded away from the main road, so you will need either your own transportation or a bus tour.

Amenities of Kibbutz Guest Houses and Hotels

Different kibbutzes offer a variety of services and amenities. Do you want to eat strictly kosher? Do you want dry cleaning services for Shabbat? Most kibbutz guest houses are at least three stars meaning they have the basics which most would consider as: television and air conditioning. Some kibbutzes allow you to become a part of their nightlife where you can go to their bars and discos, while others may just offer laundry and Internet service. With good research, you'll find the right kibbutz that caters to your needs.

Happy travels!