Alastair Sawday Libros

If travelers are amazed by London prices and tired of featureless, corporate hotels, then they should try these special places. From delightful family homes to the Dorchester, with grand and groovy hotels in between--all inspected and detailed in lively, interesting write-ups with color photographs. A book of great style and two people can stay for under £100 at many of our special London addresses. Whether readers are visiting London for business or pleasure, or both, here's something to make the whole experience easier and more personal.

Italy, the birthplace of the Slow movement and the home of Slow Food, is the second destination in our new "Slow" series. We have handpicked 46 exceptional places to stay - places where attention is lavished on some of the most important things in life: convivial meals, community, friends and family, a respect for the environment and a celebration of regional distinctiveness. From the mountainous north, through cypress-dotted Tuscany and on down to the gutsy, colourful south, you'll discover an unmatched passion for Slow Food and Slow Travel. You will meet farmers, literary people, wine-makers and craftsmen - all with rich stories to tell. "Go Slow Italy" celebrates fascinating people, fine architecture, history, landscape and real food.

Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay: India is an exciting and much-needed addition to the Sawdays series. India remains one of the most popular destinations for the independent traveller, with its unique mix of style, culture and people. Nearly 200 special places to stay are listed in this guide ranging from former colonial stations and cardamom plantation houses, to safari camps, sprawling palaces and eco-lodges. Full colour photographs throughout, serve to highlight the breadth and depth of Indian hospitality. This truly remarkable collection of properties, help bring the country alive!

1) A word from Alastair Sawday 2) How we choose our Special Places 3) Using this book 4 ) Practical matters 5) Hotel Awards 2016/17 6) Maps 7) England 8) Channel Islands 9) Scotland 10) Wales 11) Quick reference index - Wheelchair- accessible, Children welcome, Pets welcome, Swimming Pool, Bikes to hire, Tennis court 12) Index by property name 13) Index by town

Now in its second edition, this trusted guide is essential reading for the independent traveller to India interested in culture, style and people. It has 210 special places to stay, including colonial hill stations, safari camps and sprawling palaces. From £10 to £210 a night, this is a remarkable collection of places that will transform travel in India.We look for owners, homes and hotels that we like – and we are fiercely subjective in our choices. ‘Special’ for us is not about the number of creature comforts, but relates to many elements that make a place ‘work’. Certainly, the way guests are treated comes as high on our list as the setting, the architecture and the food.