Have you ever thought about the thing that most affects the quality of your vacation? Is it the presence or absence of hot tubs? a pool? Quality bedding? I don't know about you, but with all due respect to the LCD screens, the espresso machines and all the other facilities that can be found in a quality B&B, there is one thing that is placed high above them.

You can't see this "thing" in the fancy pictures of the pool and suites, and you certainly won't find it hiding in the giant jacuzzi, but its effect on the quality of the vacation is total. It's called: "host". I am happy to inform you that at 'Grand Vista' in Kfar Yuval you can be completely quiet about this issue.

If we add to that facilities of the highest standards we will begin to get an idea of this special boutique hotel. The facilities include a hydrotherapy pool with an underwater music system, a large outdoor complex overlooking a panoramic view, a spa and treatment center that includes: a jacuzzi spa, a dry sauna and a double treatment room - accessible to the disabled, a lobby and room service.

There are 8 suites built of old stone here: two of the suites are located on the second floor of the main building and share a large balcony with a view. They are located above the cafe and the spa complex which includes a spa jacuzzi, sauna and treatment room.

The other 6 suites are built in two parallel columns down the hill, with a large built-in pool separating them from the central building, surrounded by seating areas and air conditioned. Hermon on one side, Emek Hula on the other - how bad can it be?....

The suites in the central building offer two spaces (the jacuzzi in the bedroom) and the others are built as one bright and spacious space whose high ceiling gives a pleasant 'space' feeling. Both these and these stand out for their high-quality classic design, with luxurious walnut furniture starring.

Before leaving, I follow Uri to the lower part of the huge compound and discover a huge covered balcony overlooking the mountains and his horse farm. "Can we ride them?" I ask, and he, as usual, gives me a look meant to remind me: they come here to rest...