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Let Secret Brighton guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Brighton guide book. Let our local expert Ellie Seymour show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 190 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Brighton guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Discover the city's smallest art gallery in a phone boxVisit a hidden city orchardEnjoy Brighton's only waterfallExplore the city's most beautiful hidden streetExperience a seafront sauna spaFind a forgotten railway line in the seaVisit a hidden pet cemeteryMarvel at a long-forgotten muralDiscover a Thai restaurant at the back of a supermarketTap the nose of a gargoyle and make a wishEnter an EarthshipPlay glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with dinosaursAway from the cliched seaside sights, Brighton is a city full of alternative things to discover for those who like to dig beneath the surface. Secret Brighton - An Unusual Guide is the perfect compact gift-worthy companion for locals, curious visitors and armchair travellers, alike.

Let Secret Brighton guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating London guide book. Let our local expert Ellie Seymour show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 190 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Brighton guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Discover the city's smallest art gallery in a phone boxVisit a hidden city orchardEnjoy Brighton's only waterfallExplore the city's most beautiful hidden streetExperience a seafront sauna spaFind a forgotten railway line in the seaVisit a hidden pet cemeteryMarvel at a long-forgotten muralDiscover a Thai restaurant at the back of a supermarketTap the nose of a gargoyle and make a wishEnter an EarthshipPlay glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with dinosaursAway from the cliched seaside sights, Brighton is a city full of alternative things to discover for those who like to dig beneath the surface. Secret Brighton - An Unusual Guide is the perfect compact gift-worthy companion for locals, curious visitors and armchair travellers, alike.

Let Secret Sussex guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this Sussex guide book. Let our local expert Ellie Seymour show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this fascinating county. Featuring over 150 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Sussex guide is ideal for lifelong locals, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Coverage includes: Burgess Hill to Seaford, Chichester to Petworth, Crawley to Crowborough, Eastbourne to Rye.Inside you'll find:Discover the setting for secret feasts in the forestPeek inside a glamorous Vogue war correspondent's surreal Sussex homeWander through a forgotten village by the seaStumble on a fairy-tale folly and a tomb shaped like a PyramidUncover a hidden Bond-movie locationHunt out little-known Sussex wineriesTrack down Sherlock Holmes' fictional country cottageTake a safari through an African-inspired landscapeTour Led Zeppelin's former mansionLose yourself in a museum about murder and true crimeHang out with a colony of wallabiesSussex is filled with hidden treasures that offer countless opportunities to wander off the beaten path. Secret Sussex is the first guide of its kind, designed for people who think they know the county well but are ready to move away from the tourist crowds in search of the unusual, the underground and the overlooked. Discover unknown Sussex with this fascinating guide.

"Through superb photography, nostalgic ephemera and detailed descriptions by travel journalist, Ellie Seymour, we’re treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lavish worlds these historic establishments conceal." — We HeartIn Grand Hotels of the World, travel journalist Ellie Seymour takes us on a nostalgic journey around the world to discover 40 legendary hotels that have welcomed guests in luxury and style for centuries. Through exquisite photography and detailed descriptions, we are given a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lavish worlds these historic establishments conceal. From fabulous Claridge’s in London’s Mayfair and the luxurious St Regis New York, to the chic Splendido in Portofino and the timeless Villa Serbelloni on the shores of Lake Como, this book tells the fascinating stories of some of the world’s finest architectural gems and the famous guests to have sashayed through their storied corridors.

“Rife with main character energy, authenticity and playfulness, here’s where to book on your next American road trip …” — The Gloss“a love letter to America's charming motels” — Evening Standard“dreamily escapist” — Elle Decoration“The design of the book itself echoes the period without slipping into kitsch – it feels sleek, collectible, and, like its subject matter, built to last.” — Amateur Photographer“a perfect primer for this year’s summer holiday destinations” — Loupe MagazineA nostalgic road trip through America’s most charming motels—revived and reimagined. Vintage Motels showcases 40 historic motels across the USA, each transformed into an inviting boutique hotel while honouring its past. Through rich storytelling and stunning photography, this beautifully designed hardcover book captures the spirit of these mid-century roadside gems. Each motel is featured across 4 to 6 pages, with a detailed narrative (500 words) and a mix of archival and contemporary images. Perfect for design lovers, travellers, and history enthusiasts, Vintage Motels is an inspiring tribute to the golden age of American road travel.