All eyes have been on Israel. The country has swept all before it when it comes to rolling out Covid vaccinations.
Orit Farkash-Hacohen, Israeli Tourism Minister, tells Escape that the entire adult population will have received the jab by the end of March , making the country a healthy as well as an attractive destination for Britons keen to be on the first plane out. If all goes well, tourism will be open for business in April which happens to be one of the best months to visit, before it gets too hot.
Flights may take a little longer than Spain or Greece (4-5 hours), but there is so much to see and do: the beaches and nightclubs of Tel Aviv, the historical and spiritual sights of Jerusalem, the salty waters of the Dead Sea (perfect for floating in), plus fantastic food just about everywhere you go. Here s our guide.