Readers Recommend
Italy--Charles Lee, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Hotel Cimabue, Via Bonifacio Lupi 7, 50129 Firenze; telephone 011-390-55-471-989, fax 011-390-55-475-601. Intimate, quiet, 16-room hotel centrally located in Florence. Generous buffet breakfast (included).” Rates: about $67-$151.
Montana--William Ross, Marina del Rey: “Whitefish River Inn, 51 Penney Lane, Columbia Falls 59912; tel. (888) 622-6052. Four rooms with private baths. Hot tub on deck overlooking Whitefish River. Full gourmet breakfast (included). Warm, helpful hostess.” Rates: $110-$130.
New Zealand--Estelle Fields, Los Angeles: “Garden City Motel, 242 Main North Road, Christchurch 5; tel. 011-64-3-352-4059, fax 011-64-3-352-4058. Eight units with full kitchens, about 4 1/2 miles north of downtown.” Rates: about $41-$47.
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