With soothing shades of mint and cucumber painted walls, you might not think this home – a twenty-five-minute drive from Israel – could get much more relaxing, but opening the sliding door that leads out to the balcony and allowing the seasalt breeze to blow in, might just undo that final knot in your shoulder. Let the sofa swallow you up as you sit reading with the sounds and smells of the ocean as your only companion. Come together as a group on the balcony for breakfast and plan expeditions to the Sea of Galilee or explore the neighbourhood streets, sampling each of the restaurants and cafes you come across. The beach is minutes away, so naturally days will be spent sunbathing on the sandy shores. When you’re not admiring Achziv – the ancient site with ruins from the Phoenician era – you might find yourself back home with a bag full of baklava playing games of Rummikub around the kitchen table. End every day with a glass of wine on the balcony as you watch the sunset and toast to a more adventurous tomorrow. Home truths: *There’s free parking here *Hen and stag parties are not allowed at this home *This is an upper floor apartment with no lift access *You'll have your own private entrance here *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace