Readers recommend: lodgings in South Africa and Jordan
SOUTH AFRICA
Time for Siesta
Johannesburg is spread out like Los Angeles. A good base of operations is the comfortable Siesta Guest House in the southern suburb of Meyersdal Crest.
Siesta Guest House, 66 Francolin St., Meyersdal Crest, Alberton, Johannesburg; 011-27-0-11-867-3340.
Doubles from about $40.
--Gary Bowne, Santa Ana
JORDAN
Near Old Petra
The Moevenpick, part of a Swiss chain, is a fantastic hotel in Petra, seconds away from Old Petra. Great service and lovely bedrooms.
Moevenpick Resort, P.O. Box 214, Wadi Mousa 71810. Petra; 011-962-3-215-7111, www.moevenpick-hotels.com.
Doubles from $100.
--Julia Halperin and Mark Rikess, Hollywood Hills
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