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A journey through the treasures of spain and portugal, with this new edition there are even more fascinating and unusual places to stay. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Alastair travels back in time through the medieval chateaux and forgotten farmhouses of france. From its wild horses roaming the plateau of the central highlands to its crooked, ginclear, perfect coves along the costa smerelda, sardinia is an island of contrast. Buy hotel and holiday accommodation guide books online.
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