Spain (Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

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Summary: One of the most useful travel books written
Review: I used this book to plan a 10 driving day vacation to the south of Spain from Malaga to Granada, Seville and Gibraltar. Alastair gives a very good (and truthful) description of the houses/hotels/villas/flats on offer. The prices are (almost always) correct and the places listed are truly amazing. From an Aristocrats elegant town house in the Jewish district of Seville to a Victorian mansion house overlooking the bay of Gibraltar...not once was I disappointed in Alastair's definition of a "special place". If you are planning a trip to Spain and you want to get away from the beaten track, then this book is the one for you.

Rating:
Summary: A Superb Planning Guide
Review: This book will be of interest to the independent minded adventurer looking for interesting, out of the way places to visit.
I learned of this book while I was staying at one of the "special places" described. Earlier, I had stayed at two others described in the book. Each of the three was intially found by searching the www. To my amazement, I discovered each description of each of the three "special places" to be very accurate in all respects. I suspect that the remaining descriptions are lkely to be equally reliable.
The book provides brief descriptions of each place's life style, surroundings, and of the hosts' personal interests. In many cases a brief history is provided. A marvelous accomplishment considering the brevity yet completeness of each description.
I find it to be an excellent guide for independently planning my coming 3 month excursion to the south of Spain. My copy is now well worn and well marked.

Rating:
Summary: A Superb Planning Guide
Review: This book will be of interest to the independent minded adventurer looking for interesting, out of the way places to visit.
I learned of this book while I was staying at one of the "special places" described. Earlier, I had stayed at two others described in the book. Each of the three was intially found by searching the www. To my amazement, I discovered each description of each of the three "special places" to be very accurate in all respects. I suspect that the remaining descriptions are lkely to be equally reliable.
The book provides brief descriptions of each place's life style, surroundings, and of the hosts' personal interests. In many cases a brief history is provided. A marvelous accomplishment considering the brevity yet completeness of each description.
I find it to be an excellent guide for independently planning my coming 3 month excursion to the south of Spain. My copy is now well worn and well marked.