Readers Recommend
California--L. Ann Armstrong, Rancho Mirage: “Little River Inn, Little River 95456, south of Mendocino; telephone (888) 466-5683. Most rooms with ocean views, some with fireplaces, whirlpool tubs. Innovative restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Eleven-hole golf course. A family business since 1939.” Rates: $91.30-$280.50.
Ecuador--Lisa Davis, Sierra Madre: “The hotel-restaurant Ali Shungu, Casilla 34, Otavalo; tel. 011-593-6-920-750. Two hours north of Quito. Run by an American couple. Hacienda-style building with native rugs and blankets; organically grown food.” Rates: $26-$75; dinners $6 and up.
Oregon--Lora Smith, San Clemente: “The Steiger Haus, 360 Wilson St., McMinnville 97128; tel. (503) 472-0821. Susan and Dale DuRette are gracious hosts, with helpful recommendations on Oregon’s wine country.” Rates: $70-$100.
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