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Illinois--Dr. Dale Vanden Brink, Rolling Hills Estates: “The Little House on the Prairie, R.R. 2, Patterson Road, P.O. Box 525, Sullivan 61951; tel. (217) 728-4727. Queen Anne Victorian B&B; with pool in Amish country, near golf course, lake and summer theater. Fantastic breakfasts.” Rates: $63.60-$79.50 double; open April 1 to Jan. 1.
France--Thom Hendrickson, Seal Beach: “Le Grand Ho^tel Jeanne d’Arc, Blvd. St. Marcel 43, 75013 Paris; tel. 011-33-1-47-07-43-17, fax 011-33-1-47-07-87-17. Comfortable hotel on Left Bank near Gare d’Austerlitz and Metro. Shower and TV in room.” Rates: doubles from about $80.
South Africa--Richard and Ena Proctor, Arcadia: “Batavia Guest Lodge, 6 Vriende St., 8001 Cape Town; tel. 011-2782-451-6437. Newly renovated B&B; in quiet, close-in location. Warm hospitality; sumptuous breakfasts.” Rate: about $79 double.
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