Readers Recommend
California--Ellen Straw, Covina: “Villa Serena Bed & Breakfast, 2164 Rosecrans St., San Diego 92106; telephone (800) 309-2778. Mediterranean-style villa with pool and spa, gourmet breakfasts (included). Ten minutes north of downtown.” Rates: $187.85 for villa (sleeps six) or $104.98 double (two rooms).
Texas--Becky Bowen, Los Angeles: “Jeffrey’s, 1204 West Lynn, Austin 78703; tel. (512) 477-5584. Chef David Garrido serves exquisite Southwest dinners. A specialty is fried oysters on yucca-root chips with habanero-honey mayonnaise.” Cost: dinner with wine, about $50 per person.
England--Peg Hels, Ventura: “The Bay Lodge, 27 Greenhill, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7SW; tel. 011-44-1305-782-419, fax 011-44-1305-782-828. The Bay View room is charming: balcony, fireplace, Jacuzzi. Superb meals.” Rates: from about $41 per person, with breakfast; $67 in Bay View room.
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