Publisher's Synopsis
Developed for the independent traveller, this product features over 860 premier hotels, country houses, and inns in Great Britain and Ireland, inspected and recommended by Johansens. Information on the CD-ROM is easily accessible by scrolling a map identifying the selected countries.;The comprehensive search facility selects those establishments which fulfil your accommodation requirements, from sports facilities to price range. More than 20 different options can be chosen and combined - it then offers a shortlist of suitable destinations. The user can then look at a chosen property, each presented with colour pictures which can be enlarged. A detailed written text provides specific information and at-a-glance symbols show the variety of facilities.;The audio-video features of the CD-ROM brings certain hotels to life with a narrated guided tour. For easier access to the chosen destination, some establishments also provide a local map, which can be printed out.;For this edition, historic houses, castles and gardens properties have been added, providing information for a weekend away.;The information is presented on two disks: disk 1 - 462 hotels cross-referenced with 1200 historic houses, castles and gardens; disk 2 - 244 country houses and 162 inns with restaurants cross-referenced with 1200 historic houses, castles and gardens.