Readers Recommend

Australia--Esther Cole, Ventura: “Graydon Holiday Lodge, 16 Buller St., Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA 5223; telephone 011-61-8-8553-2713, fax 011-61-8553-3289. Self-contained, self-catering units near Kingscote center. Helpful owner.” Rates: about $47-$51 double.

England--Hanne Marie Pick, Laguna Hills: “Craven Gardens Hotel, 16 Leinster Terrace, London W2 3ES; tel. 011-44-171-262-3167, fax 011-44-171-262-2083. Quiet, mid-size hotel with helpful staff in Bayswater district.” Rate: about $149 double.

Ireland--Frances Brown, Long Beach: “Glanworth Mill Country Inn, Glanworth, Co. Cork; tel. 011-353-25-38555. Stunning riverside B&B; in former 18th century woolen mill. Two restaurants.” Rates: from about $52 per person; lunch from $18; dinner from $37.

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