Author Archive for Rachel Webb

UNESCO sites in Cordoba

UNESCO sites in Cordoba

By on Feb 28, 2019 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Within 1.5 hours of home I can be in the centre of Cordoba and I often am. I’m lucky, I know. Cordoba is Andalusia’s most northern province. Vast swathes of sierras and pasture land used for the grazing of black pigs for Spain’s famous jamon meet the more northerly regions of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha.
Tapestry, tapestry everywhere

Tapestry, tapestry everywhere

By on Jul 19, 2008 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, France, Going Out, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
For B&B elegance in a French château try the Château de L’Isle-Marie in Normandy. Near Bayeux and Mont St Michel, each of the six rooms are lavishly and luxuriously adorned. Chosen by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of fifty romantic getaways, it doesn’t get much better than this. Bask in the château gardens, stroll
Pretty Woman Manhattan Getaway

Pretty Woman Manhattan Getaway

By on Jul 17, 2008 in Air Travel, Leisure Travel, New York, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Fancy a limousine pick up, private jet to New York City, dinner in a   chic New York restaurant, the best seats in a Broadway show, a limousine back to your private jet, flight complete with Cristal Champagne and strawberries to  another awaiting limo to whisk you to your door? Me too.   Be Pretty