Karen Brown's Guides S.
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Sleep in the oldest hotel in the world and fall under the spell of the white towns (pueblos blancos) that step down the hillsides topped by brooding castles. This guide highlights the diverse countryside of Spain, which is dotted with restored monasteries and lavish palaces where the traveler can reside in fairytale surroundings at reasonable rates.
From the southern shores of Sicily to the northern mountains and all points in between, seven regional itineraries explore Italy from tip to toe. This book features the major cities of Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan as well as the backroads of Umbria and hilltowns of Tuscany. It provides information on over 260 fabulous hotels. Great food, great wine, an ideal climate, gracious people and rich cultural tradition make Italy a traveler's dream destination.
This wonderful guide to the Emerald Isle is specifically written for those who want to experience a slice of Irish life staying as guests in country houses, farms, and family run hotels. There can be no better way to meet the warm-hearted, friendly Irish people than to stay with them in their homes. The lodgings range from a simple farmhouse bed and breakfast to a luxurious country estate, owned and run by a welcoming family. To keep you on the right track, this guide also contains itineraries that will enable you to explore the most interesting sights. The Karen Brown Guides have been trusted by travellers for over 20 years for their warn, engaging and up to date reviews of the finest inns and small hotels in Europe and North America. Only the most charming places to stay make it onto the pages of these guides - no inn can buy its way in and those not maintaining their standards every year are dropped. These guides are so reliable that travellers have come to plan their whole holidays around Karen Brown's recommendations.
Eat, sleep, and drink France - enjoying lovely scenery and unusual sights. To satisfy any appetite, we have personally selected magnificent places to stay: elegant chateaux, cosy inns, refined manors and elegant small hotels. Take full advantage of this opportunity to live France every minute, twenty-four hours a day.
Portugal was once one of the world's greatest powers. Reminders of this period of great wealth and prominence still exist today in the form of mighty castles, spectacular fortresses, beautiful mansions and elaborate cathedrals. This fabulous guide enables you to discover the most charming and historic places to stay and provides itineraries that will lead you to them by the most scenic and interesting routes. Travellers have trusted Karen Brown's guides for 20 years for their warm, engaging and up to date reviews of the finest inns and small hotels in Europe and California. Only the most charming places to stay make it onto the pages of these guides - no inn can buy its way in, and those not maintaining their standards every year are dropped. These guides are so reliable that travellers have come to plan their whole holidays around Karen Brown's recommendations.
Meet the French and experience their exceptional hospitality in homes ranging from quaint farms to luxurious chateaux. Explore ancient towns' history and culture or move beyond to the royal forests, romantic castles, rose-filled vineyards, and meadows of fragrant lavender. France is a bounty of tradition and culture -- all waiting to be discovered.
This completely updated guide offers practical information for planning your trip; driving itineraries that take you deep into the countryside through idyllic villages and to ancient castles; and personal recommendations for outstanding hotels in England, Scotland and Wales. The reviews are warm, engaging and up to date and written with the belief that where you lay your head each night makes a difference to your holiday. Only the most charming places to stay make it onto the pages - no hotel can buy its way in, and those not maintaining their standards every year are dropped. The Karen Brown Guides are so reliable that travellers have come to plan their whole holidays their recommendations.