Jessica Doherty: 13 books

Varadero is a major tourist resort city in Cuba made famous by its beautiful stretch of white sand beach. It is a part of Matanzas province and is located on the northern shores of this Caribbean island. Varadero is a long narrow peninsula stretching into the Gulf of Mexico in the shape of a hockey...

Located in Northern England, about 200 miles northeast of London, is the medieval, walled city of York. The ancient city is located amidst the green moors and wolds of the North Yorkshire countryside. Encircled by its 13th century walls and its stunning Minster, York still retains its historical charm...

The French Riviera town of Cannes conjures up images of glamour, elegance, celebrity and sunshine.  This is the beachside Hollywood of France and is famous for its major film festival that takes place every year. At all times of the year Cannes represents a vacation paradise offering luxurious...

Languedoc in southeastern France produces 40% of France`s wine and it is the largest wine growing area in the world.  Five départments make up the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Some have miles of sandy beaches and others have vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see. Almond and olive...

Provence is one of the most popular vacation areas in the south of France. The region runs from the Mediterranean to the Alps and from the Rhône River to Italy. Provence adjoins the French Riviera and is famous for its warm climate, scenery traditions, fine wines, French cuisine, and local language...

Located between the Salzach River and the Monchsberg in northern Austria, Salzburg is one of the most picturesque cities in central Europe. Set against the backdrop of the Alps, the skyline of Salzburg is dominated by its impressive Baroque architecture. Rich in history and natural beauty, this tourist-favourite...

The “real” South of France is not just the French Riviera on the Mediterranean. On the western side of the country is the French Basque region with the Atlantic crashing onto its shores.  Here you will find beautiful resort towns including Biarritz – a favourite of Sir Winston Churchill...

Mainland Portugal’s southernmost city, scenic Faro is the capital of the Algarve. A colourful town marked by long sandy beaches and flanked by dramatic rocks. Born inside medieval walls, the city unfolds its long story; one of a mish-mash of influences and periods of both prominence and devastation.

Toulouse is a city in the southwest of France inland between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Toulouse is an important part of the French economy and is a major center for the aviation and space industry with the head offices of Airbus, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company (EADS),...

Brittany (Bretagne in French) in France’s northwest region was first known to the Romans as Lesser Britain. The famous peninsula is located close to Normandy and the Loire Valley of France.  A stay in Brittany will leave you feeling like you’re in a perpetual Celtic fairytale with many of...

Manchester, located in the northwest of England, is sometimes referred to as the second city of the United Kingdom. The city is known to millions around the world as the home of the legendary Manchester United Football Club at Old Trafford. Manchester was one of the first industrialized cities in...

Once just a sleepy fishing village on the outskirts of Malaga, Torremolinos is nothing like its turn-of-the-20th-century self. A popular escape for travellers from all corners of Europe, it is one of the Spanish Costa del Sol’s most popular cities.   TABLE OF CONTENTS:  Introduction to...

Groups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child. Contributors bring together a range of...