Readers Recommend
California: Alan Kelley, Catalina Island: “Sunshine Adventures, P.O. Box 1445, Oakdale 95361; telephone (800) 829-7238. They get a ‘10’ for customer service. When our Class I self-guided raft trip on the Lower Stanislaus River developed Class II rapids, they sent a guide to get us through.” Rate: $15 per person for all-day raft rentals.
England: Patricia Walsh, Murrieta: “The Gardens, Tresowes, Ashton, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9SY; tel. 011-44-1736-763-299. B&B; in 200-year-old cottage in quiet hamlet. Gourmet dinners by candlelight (about $21).” Rates: about $32-$35 per person.
Ireland: Ken Donelson, Tempe, Ariz.: “Suan na Mara, Stripe, Furbo, Spiddal, Co. Galway; tel. 011-353-91-59-15-12, fax 011-353-91-59-16-32. B&B; west of Galway, about 30 minutes from Aran Islands ferry. Great breakfasts, scenery.” Rates: about $27-$30 per person.
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