Readers Recommend
New Zealand--Margaret Benson, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Cotswold Cottage, 46 Maramarahhi Road, Thames; telephone 011-64- 7-868-6306. Charming, quiet B&B; overlooking river in town of Thames. Delightful hostess Heather prepares scrumptious breakfast.” Rate: $50 double with private entry.
Costa Rica--Debra Angeletti, Los Angeles: “Hotel Alta, Santa Ana; tel. (888) 388-2582. New hotel feels like an old Spanish hacienda. Gorgeous view of town. Its restaurant had the best food we tasted in Costa Rica.” Rate: about $135 double.
California--Monica Wilson, La Habra: “Barretta Gardens Inn, 700 S. Barretta St., Sonora 95370; tel. (800) 206-3333. Very welcoming innkeepers in 1890s Victorian. Delicious, gourmet full breakfast in the formal dining room or overlooking the gardens.” Rates: $95-$115.
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