California--Fran Peterson, San Juan Capistrano: “PineStone B&B;...
California--Fran Peterson, San Juan Capistrano: “PineStone B&B; by the Sea, 221 Weymouth St., Cambria 93428; telephone (805) 927-3494. Just five minutes from Hearst Castle. The rooms are tranquil and charming, and the hosts are properly pampering.” Rates: $103.55, with breakfast.
New Mexico--Robin Liston, Seal Beach: “La Hacienda Grande in Bernalillo, 21 Baros Lane 87004; tel. (800) 353-1887. About midway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. A spectacular adobe over 250 years old, with viga-covered entry. Most rooms have kiva fireplaces.” Rates: from $98.40, with breakfast.
Belgium--Shirley O’Connor, Laguna Hills: “Monkey Business, 30 Rue Defacqz, 1050 Brussels; tel. 011-32-2-538-6934. An authentic American bar and grill owned by a delightful Ohio lady. Great hamburgers.” Cost: about $11 for a hamburger.
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