Laura Joppien – författare

Nearly 450 awe-inspiring photos present unexpected perspectives of the mighty Atlantic Ocean and the western European coastal areas it touches. The powerful Atlantic Ocean looms off the coast of western Europe as a mercilesslyuntamed, rugged, and endless expanse. While Europe's nearly 750 million residents and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors can make for crowded cities and congested towns, the coastal areas offer plenty of spots for people to getin touch with nature—and to experience the majesty of the AtlanticOcean. In this oversized photographic extravaganza: Nearly 450 magnificent images showcase unexpectedperspectives of the places where rock, wind, and water collide onEurope's Atlantic coast.Images showcase views of Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden, Great Britain, Ireland,Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Portugal.The range of the Atlantic is on full display. The ocean is characterized byshoals and foaming spray, surging waves, and treacherous currents, yetit is also a unique habitat for whales and seabirds—and the backdrop for gorgeous sunsets.  This stunning addition to a stylish coffee table provides plenty of inspiration for adventurers, photographers, armchair travelers, and all others who find themselves in awe of the storied Atlantic.

Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a night in a castle? A heavenly bed, creaking floorboards, silk wallpaper, glittering chandeliers, expansive grounds, and, for good measure, discreet service, fulfilling wishes before you have said a word. Anyone looking for a bit of luxury treatment will find the perfect opportunity in one of Europe’s many historic castles: numerous ones have been converted into excellent hotels, where guests are considered royalty. This book transports you to elegant lords’ homes and extensive vineyards, offering a glimpse behind medieval walls and into baroque staterooms.  Its pages are sumptuously filled with nearly 500 magnificent images, castle hotel-booking information, historical and cultural anecdotes, hotel gastronomy overviews, and more. Travel to historic country estates with walls that tell stories of times when these were homes for high nobility and where guests can still feel like royalty today. Features castle hotels in:• Sweden• The United Kingdom• Ireland• The Netherlands• France• Germany• Austria• Switzerland• Poland• Slovenia• Italy• Spain• Portugal• Croatia• Greece• Malta