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Passover 2027 Trends: Why Malta and Puglia Are Our Humble, Completely Unbiased Picks

We scanned the kosher Passover programs for 2027 so you do not have to. Here is what is trending, what it costs, and why two of our favorite places on the Mediterranean deserve a spot on your shortlist.

Every year the same thing happens. Sometime around Purim, someone in the family asks, “Should we book Pesach?” and the group chat goes silent, as if you had asked who is going to kasher the oven. Then it is February, every decent room is gone, and your cousin is telling everyone how “Seder in the living room is actually really meaningful.”

Let us save you from that. We spent some time reading what the kosher Passover market is up to for 2027, and we turned it into five trends, one checklist and a very small amount of bragging.

First, the calendar

Pesach 2027 begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 21, with the first Seder, and the last day of the holiday is Thursday, April 29 (5787 on the Hebrew calendar). That is a proper spring Pesach, which is great news for anyone who wants to sit by a pool instead of sitting in a parka. Our programs run from April 20 to 30, so you arrive before the Seder, you leave after the last day, and nobody has to pack in a panic.

Trend 1: Everyone is booking earlier

Industry guides report that families are booking sooner than ever, some as early as the previous summer, and that top programs in places like Florida, Italy, Mexico and Israel can sell out within months. Tour operators are announcing programs earlier too, and many are sweetening the deal with early-bird prices and smaller deposits.

Translation: if you are reading this in autumn, you are officially early. Treat yourself to a small celebratory piece of cake. (Not before Pesach, obviously. After.)

Trend 2: The Mediterranean is the sweet spot

Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal keep growing as Passover destinations, and when you look at the starting prices operators list for 2027, the picture is interesting. Per person, based on two people in a room, the published starting prices run roughly like this:

Region	Typical starting prices per person
Israel	about $2,180 to $4,860
Europe	about $2,915 to $8,885
United States	about $5,450 to $10,875

Operators’ listed starting prices as reported by Totally Jewish Travel, converted approximately. Flights are usually not included, and nights and inclusions differ from program to program.

Europe covers a very wide range, from simple to wildly fancy, but the sea, the history and the food are all within reach without selling a kidney. That is a big part of why we like it.

Trend 3: Boutique beats giant

The 2026 trend reports talk about wellness and spa retreats, gourmet programs, and boutique hotels that choose intimacy over size. We agree. A thousand guests at one buffet is a wonderful way to meet new people and a wonderful way to wait twenty minutes for schnitzel. A smaller group means shorter lines, a hotel staff that learns your name, and a Seder where you can actually hear the Rabbi.

Trend 4: Families want freedom (and a kids club)

Parents want a real vacation, which means a kids club that runs all day with counselors who know what they are doing, and a place where children can burn energy before the afikoman hunt. Families also want flexibility, and more programs now offer an extra Shabbat after Pesach or a few extra nights. That is why both our programs offer an optional extended stay until May 2, so you can enjoy a relaxed weekend after Chag instead of racing to the airport with a suitcase full of matzah crumbs.

Trend 5: Smart travelers read the fine print

The price you see is not always the price you pay. Flights, transfers, gratuities, excursions and insurance are often extra, and the cost of running a kosher for Pesach kitchen is one of the biggest line items on any program. So before you fall in love with a photo of a pool, ask these questions:

So, why Malta and Puglia?

We are a family run company that has been organizing kosher holidays since 2001, so of course we think our programs are the best. That makes us completely unbiased. Here is the case, and you can decide.

Gozo, Malta: a whole resort that is yours for Pesach

We take over the entire Kempinski San Lawrenz on the quiet island of Gozo, so it feels like our own for the whole stay. Think 30,000 square meters of gardens, a spa, pools, and balconies with views over the countryside. Malta is also warmer than most of Europe in April, which your coat will appreciate.

You can choose a communal Seder led by a Rabbi and Cantor, in English or Hebrew, or a semi-private Seder with your family. During Chol HaMoed you can join optional tours, including Valletta, the ancient Jewish catacombs of Rabat, and a boat cruise to the Blue Lagoon on Comino. Discounted airport transfers are available from Malta International Airport.

Puglia, Italy: our flagship, on the Ionian coast

Vivosa Apulia Resort is an award winning luxury eco resort in a natural park in Salento, with beachfront access, several pools, a spa and activities for every age. It is our flagship Pesach program for a reason: the beach, the light, the olive trees and a resort that was honestly built for families. Yes, it is Italy at Passover. No, you will not be eating pasta. But the cuisine is restaurant quality, and the Italian charm is free of charge.

The nearest airport is Brindisi, with Bari as an alternative, and we offer discounted transfers from both.

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