Readers Recommend

Australia--James D. Cloud, San Simeon: “Chippings Cottage bed and breakfast, 32 Ludgate Hill Road, Adlgate, 5154 South Australia. Phone: 011-61-8-339-1008.Shelley and Gerald Martin love Americans.” Rates: $55 a night.

California--Russell Archibald, Los Angeles: “Country Rose Inn, 455-E Fitzgerald Ave., San Martin, 95046. Phone: (408) 842-0441. Dutch Colonial hideaway.” Rates: $79-$169.

Greece--R. Jerelyn Horowitz, Oceanside: “Acropolis House Hotel, Voulis and Kadrou streets, 6-8 Plaka, Athens, 10558. Phone: 011-30-1-322-2344. Quiet and safe.” Rates: $37 to $45. New Zealand--Larry and Sarasue Essenpreis, Toluca Lake: “Eliza’s Manor House, 82 Bealey Ave., Christchurch. Phone: 011-64-3-366-8584. Gourmet dinner, large rooms.” Rates: $57 to $77.