Readers Recommend

Hawaii--Tim and Pam Strawn, Los Angeles: “Carson’s Volcano Cottage, P.O. Box 503, Volcano, 96785. (800) 845-5282. Two miles from Kilauea/Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.” Rates: $65 to $95.

New Mexico--John Brodhead, La Canada: “The Desert Rose Restaurant, 4515 Corrales Road, Corrales, 87048; (505) 898-2269. Outstanding food and service and the world’s best homemade salsa.” $32 for two.

Wales--Ted and Judy Holcombe of Torrance: “Petre Bach, Llwyngwril, Dolgellau, Gwynedd LL37 2JU; 011-33-341-250-294. Charming house in Snowdonia National Park. Gourmet dinners.” Rates: $20 per person per night.

Spain--Lucy Dale, Los Angeles: “Casa Rural La Tahuna, Enciso, Carretera Soria 4. Phone: 011-34-41- 396-066. An old windmill converted to a charming B&B.;” Rates: About $10.