A bonus of two free nights at...

A bonus of two free nights at Tamarron Resort in Colorado is being offered to vacationers flying with America West from Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, Long Beach, Ontario, Burbank. The fare ($199) includes lodging (based on double occupancy). Tamarron is eight miles outside Durango in San Juan National Forest. A luxury resort featuring tennis, riding, fishing, biking, river rafting, golf. Side trips to the Weminuche Wilderness area and the 1840s mining town of Silverton.

Telephone Tamarron toll-free: (800) 678-1000. Ask about “Colorado’s Cool Off” package.

Colorado Guide

Colorado is “my” state. I was born there, and fervently hope the developers respect its beauty. I’m particularly devoted to the San Juans and the little town of Ouray (the “Switzerland of America”) and nearby Telluride.

To acquaint readers with the state’s offerings, the Colorado Tourism Board has produced a slick 144-page guide that divides Colorado into six regions. Describes attractions, tours, resorts, accommodations, guest ranches. Provides telephone numbers for dozens of chambers of commerce and resort associations. Other pages devoted to fishing, national and state parks, wildlife, skiing, ghost towns, balloon tours, Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods, the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the Continental Divide.

Free copies of this coffee-table guide from the Colorado Tourism Board, 1625 Broadway, Suite 1700, Denver, Colo. 80202, or call toll-free (800) 433-2656.

Discount Travel

A note from Thomas Joyce of Afterhours Travel (specialist in low-cost flights to Europe) announces a $645 summer fare to London (“without the hassle of advance-purchase restrictions”). Afterhours also does last-minute “long lead advance bookings.” Joyce says unlimited space is available on the London flights. Other destinations: Paris, Frankfurt, Brussels, Zurich, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Copenhagen, Stockholm. Fares are good from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland.

Afterhours Travel, 7985 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 109-429, West Hollywood 90046. Call (213) 656-8443. Office hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Europe by Bus

Europabus service to dozens of destinations in Europe is outlined in a new brochure that lists more than 100 connections from West German cities to Portugal, Spain, Yugoslavia, Greece, Turkey. Other service from Scandinavia, England, the Netherlands. Europabus serves 70,000 miles of routes across the Continent. A good plan for travelers wishing to tour at their leisure without being locked into a package schedule.

Brochures available from your travel agent or by writing to Europabus, 747 3rd Ave., New York 10017.

Cotswolds

For those of you planning to visit England’s Cotswolds country, we hear good things about a 17th-Century country hotel appropriately named the Cotswold House. One guest wrote that “crossing the threshold of the Cotswold House in Chipping Campden is like stepping into a cocoon of tranquillity.” An American told proprietor Robert Greenstock: “Thank you for being faithful to your brochure.” The hotel was recently restored. Polished oak, fresh flowers, original paintings, trompe l’oeil murals. Only 15 rooms with a brasserie that serves meals, snacks, drinks. No two guest rooms alike. “Behind the imposing doors of the Cotswold House is all that is best in hotel keeping,” travelers are told. Only 90 miles from London. A recent recipient of a commendation from the British Tourist Authority.

The Cotswold House, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6AN, England. Rates: 35/45 double (room/breakfast), 52.95/62.95 (room/breakfast/dinner).

Discount Booklet

“How to Avoid the Phonies” is the theme of a booklet being distributed by the Worldwide Discount Travel Club of Florida. Warns not to give credit-card numbers over the telephone and to ask for detailed information. Provides answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning discount trips. Says it’s necessary to read between the lines. Worldwide, with 6,000 members, has been offering trips since 1982. (Not a travel agency, nor does it compete with travel agents.) Worldwide is a clearinghouse that sells leftover space on cruise ships, airlines, tours. Operates for the person who is prepared to leave on short notice. Worldwide warns, though, that “some clubs take the customers’ money and give nothing in return, ripping off unsuspecting travelers.” Worldwide’s booklet suggests precautions to avoid these unfortunate incidents.

Copies from Worldwide Discount Travel Club, 1674 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, Fla. 33139. Note: Worldwide is promoting a one-week trip to the Bahamas (round-trip air fare/hotels) for approximately $45 a day.

Free Map

A free map of California 1 north of San Francisco lists accommodations, shopping centers, hotels, motels, B&Bs.; Mileage (village to village) is a helpful feature. Starts in Stinson Beach (across the Golden Gate Bridge), takes in the communities of Bolinas, Olema, Inverness, Point Reyes Station, Marshal, Tomales, Dillons Beach, Valley Ford, Bodega Bay, Duncans Mills, Cazadero, Jenner, Seaview, Stewarts Point, Sea Ranch, Gualala, Anchor Bay, Point Arena, Manchester, Irish Beach, Albion, Little River, Mendocino, Caspar, Ft. Bragg, Cleone, Westport and Leggett. Included with the map is a pocket of brochures from participating businesses.

For copies write to P.O. Box 999, Gualala, Calif. 95445.

Emergency Service

R. C. of Santa Ana requests information about Travel Assistance International: This is a membership organization that provides details on weather, special events, ski conditions, currency exchange rates. Tips on shopping, restaurants, transportation in scores of countries. Primarily, though, the TAI package offers medical/emergency legal service. The medical services include up to $5,000 in medical benefits outside the United States, replacement of prescriptions, referrals to doctors/dentists, assistance in locating lost luggage, travel documents. In addition, TAI’s emergency center relays dispatches to or from members. Operates a network of 210 offices in 160 nations.

Call Travel Assistance International toll-free at (800) 821-2828.

Reader Recommendations

Hawaii--Margie Mitchell, San Diego: “A vacation rental one-half block from a great beach on the North Shore of Oahu. With private bath, $40 per night for two persons (two-night minimum). Also two-bed/one-bath suite for $350 per week. Write to Joe Faiber, 2322 Sonoma St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96822.”

Hawaii--Richard G. Beauchamp, Studio City: “Hana Plantation Houses offer accommodations starting at $65. All fully furnished, luxurious amenities. At Hana, Maui. Information and reservations by calling Blair Shurtleff at (808) 248-7248.”

California--Bob Alexander, San Marino: “If traveling through Paso Robles, stop at the Bakery Works Cafe, 1646 Spring St. It’s set in a turn-of-the-century renovated home. Lunches from $3.75. Homemade breads, pastries, soups. A refreshing change of pace from the fast-food restaurants along U.S. 101.”

California--Alex Troffey, Carmel: “A newly opened B&B; in secluded Sierra country operated by Carlo Giuffre. It’s a restored 1871 Gold Rush building. Address: P.O. Box 68, Sierra City 96125. Rates: $75/$110 for two, including full breakfast.”

California--Bill Culbreth, San Pedro: Enjoyed the Robins Nest, P.O. Box 1408, San Andreas, Calif. 95249. “The elegant old Victorian inn offers grandma’s hospitality, quiet, charm, but with modern comforts. Food is superb. When we returned from dinner there were marshmallows to toast in the fire, brandy, coffee and a delicious cheesecake. In addition, I’ve never had a better breakfast. Nine rooms: $55/$95.”

Florida--Mrs. Betty Lou Butzin, Colton: “Best Italian food we’ve eaten was at Filippo’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, 2460 E. Commercial, Ft. Lauderdale, (305) 491-0888. Prices: $8/$18.”

Alaska--ack Campbell, La Canada: “Enjoyed a tour with John G. Regan Jr. of Bed & Meals on Wheels Tours in a self-contained 25-foot motor home. This was in Anchorage and surroundings. One- to three-day trips start at $30 per person, including lunch. John is a great guy and guide. Took us to many spots more than 100 miles distant and our cost was $60 for the day. He was reluctant to take a gratuity. Write to John G. Regan Jr., P.O. Box 190411, Anchorage, Alaska 99519-0411.”

Massachusetts--Mrs. Evelyn C. Weber, Los Alamitos: Enjoyed the Hawthorne Hill Bed & Breakfast, 3 Wood St., Plymouth, Mass., 02360. Rates: $40 single/$50 double.

Montana--June and Larry Pierce, Desert Hot Springs: “Happy Landen Trailer Park, P.O. Box 452, Big Arm, Mont. 59910. Rates: $12 a day, $72 a week, $165 a month. Happy Landen is on beautiful Flathead Lake. An adult park, no kids, no pets. Sixteen hookups, picnic tables, spotless restrooms.”

Texas--Kathleen T. Hosmer, Rancho Palos Verdes: Recommends the Value Pack offered by the Holiday Inn, South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, Tex. 78597. Three nights, $99.

Texas--Suzy Spencer, Los Angeles: “There’s nothing better than East Texas in the spring as bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush color the roadsides. And right in the middle of it all is Sweetwater Bed & Breakfast, P.O. Box 69, Pollok, Tex. 75969. Drinks served on the porch overlooking a small lake. Price: $40 for a twin, $60 for a king, $100 for a master suite with fireplace.”

Vermont--Mrs. Jacques Champoux, Los Angeles: “Thomas Mott Homestead, a B&B;, RFD2, Box 149B, Alburg, Vt. 05440. Four lovely rooms with bath. Country charm, squeaky clean. Great breakfasts, dinner by reservation. This is 35 miles from Montreal. Open year-round. Rates: $45/$65 (extra during fall foliage).”

Washington--Alexa and Johnathan Ferguson, Los Angeles: Praise for Saratoga Inn, 4850 S. Coles Road, Langley, Whidbey Island, Wash. 98260. “Every room has a tub/shower, English soaps, hair dryers, toothbrushes, sewing kits. Morning meals are terrific. Gorgeous furniture, no cutesy Victorian lace and dolls. Rates: $75/$85.”

Austria--Bruce M. Stark, Long Beach: “Kathe Wolf offers rates of 130 shillings per person a night at her B&B; in Mutters, a half-hour tram ride from downtown Innsbruck. Ski bus stops just down the street from her home. Write to Kathe Wolf, Dorfstrasse 48, 6162 Mutters, Austria.”

Austria--Benjamin Matheison, Santa Monica: “In Salzburg a wonderful restaurant, the Zum Mohren, Judengasse 9. Dinner with wine for two, $50. The restaurant faces the river. A warm, cozy atmosphere.”

England--Rhea C. Lafferty, Riverside: “A lovely, hospitable B&B; in a neat farmhouse in the Wye River Valley six miles from Hereford. Rates: 19 double, 10 single. Write to C. W. M. Craig Farm, Little Dewchurch, Herefordshire HR2 6PS.”

England--Terry Sampson, Hesperia: “I am a flight attendant for a major airline and have a great restaurant in London that I’m sure your readers would enjoy--the Balzac Bistro, 4 Wood Lane, Shepherds Bush. Near the Holland Park area and within walking distance of the Kensington Hilton.”

England--Earl and Dottie Gabriel, Huntington Beach: “In Rugby we found an outstanding hotel with great charm. Recently underwent a major refurbishment. Address: Hillmorton Manor Hotel, High Street, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire. Rate: $75 double. Also, on the road from York, the Plough Inn, Kirkby Lonsdale, Yorkshire-Dales National Park. Rate: $67 for two.”

England--Jerry and Gertrude Nelson, Del Mar: “Delightful B&B; in England’s Lake District. The 200-year-old Wreay Farm overlooking Lake Ullswater and surrounded by green, rolling hills and sheep. Easy access to hundreds of hiking possibilities and historic homes. Rate: 18.50 a night. Write to Wreay Farm, Lake Ullswater, Near Penrith, Cumbria, England.”

Ireland--Anne P. Raleigh, Los Angeles: Recommends the Aghadoe Heights Hotel, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. Single rooms from 50, double rooms from 77. “This is a small hotel with 60 comfortable rooms, all with radio, television. The rooftop restaurant features very good food. The hotel overlooks the famous lakes and mountains of Killarney.”

Ireland--Kris Sofley, Newbury Park: “Wanted to pass on a little travel tip to your readers who will be traveling on the ferry between Ross Lare, Ireland and Pembroke, Wales. During a recent late-night crossing from Ross Lare to Pembroke we had the fortunate experience of staying at an absolutely lovely guest house operated by Chris and Diane Austin, 44 Prospect Place, Pembroke Dock, Dyfed SA72 6BD. Rooms are large with beautiful beds, huge bathroom. Diane fixed the best breakfast we had during our trip through the U.K. Rate: 10 per person.”

France--Dar Jelane Pribyl, Brasilia, Brazil: “A super-saving recommendation for Paris--a two-bedroom flat completely furnished for periods up to two months year-round. In Montparnasse. The proprietress speaks English. Rates: $1,200 a month or $45 per person a day with demi-pension. Write to Madame L. Caldas, 76 Rue de la Tombre Issoire, 75014 Paris, France.”

France--Mrs. Robert Lease, Long Beach: High praise for Le Beck Fin, 1 Quay des Anglais, 77260 La Ferte-Sous-Jouare, France. We paid $33.58 for a small suite for two with bath, breakfast included.”

France--Larry Post, Beverly Hills: “A wonderful restaurant in Nice--Le Grand Pavois, 11 Rue Meyerbeer. Specializes in seafood. Dinner for two with wine came to $75.”

Italy--Ted and Clara Bullockus, Sun City: “High praise for Hotel Terme Monaco, Via Abana 15, 35036 Montegrotto, Italy. Prices for a double room with three meals, about $40 U.S. per person. This is a short bus ride from Padua, 20 miles west of Venice.”

Argentina--Emilio Alen, Alhambra: “In Argentina I recommend Hotel Torre at Olleros 4186, Buenos Aires. Price for a single was less than $25 U.S. with breakfast. This is a four-star hotel.”

Caribbean--Sally Kinsell, Santa Barbara: Enjoyed Turtle Beach Hotel, P.O. Box 201, Scarborough, Tobago, West Indies. “The hotel is on the beach. Room $72 a day. The staff is especially pleasant.”

Mexico--Edwin F. Sullivan, Visalia: “Stayed overnight in Todos Santos at Hotel California, Calle Juarez, Todos Santos, Baja California. Rooms were about $30 U.S. This was near the southern tip of Baja, about 40 miles north of Cabo San Lucas.”

Mexico--Doris and John Renna, Huntington Harbour: Enjoyed Hotel Playa Hermosa, Fraccionamiento Hornos, Acapulco, Mexico. “Rates: $28 U.S. double, $22 single, including the best breakfast in town.”

Mexico--Don Conlan, Los Angeles: “In Oaxaca, Juan Montes is a pleasant, European-educated expert guide on Mesoamerican history and associated ruins in the Oaxaca region. Speaks flawless English, drives a new van and his rates are reasonable: $15/$20 per hour. Address: Prol. Eucaliptos No. 303, Oaxaca, Oax., Mexico.”

Mexico--Mrs. Jene Penkow, Stockton: Praise for the Copper Canyons Lodge in Creel, Mexico. Doubles are $88 a night. For reservations, call Suzanne McWilliams at toll-free (800) 543-4180.

Morocco--Michael P. Reilly, San Marino: “A fabulous bed/breakfast called Dar-el-Djabel in Tangier. Owned and managed by Americans. Breathtaking view of the Strait of Gibraltar. Single room $40, double is about $45 and includes breakfast. I made my reservation through Casbah Enterprises, P.O. Box 3758, South Pasadena, Calif. 91031-6758.”

New Zealand--Sharon Jenkins, Hermosa Beach: Enjoyed the Windsor Hotel, 52 Armagh St., Christchurch, New Zealand. Rates: $45 New Zealand single, $66 twin.

United Arab Emirates--Philip R. Holding, Victorville: “For a complete change in customs, dress, language and choice of food, consider the spectacular Oceanic Hotel, P.O. Box 10444, Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Rates for double rooms are $55/$125. The hotel has a fine pool, tennis courts, sauna, gymnasium, white-sand beach, rooftop restaurant.”

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