Our Readers Recommend Their Favorites

Below are places to stay in some of the world’s most popular destinations that were recommended by readers of the Travel section over the last year. They have been conveniently arranged by country and U.S. state. Please note that prices or other details may have changed since the original publication date. Be sure to check with the hotel, inn or B&B.;

AUSTRALIA

Yungaburra--Lynn Peterson, Bishop: “Banchory B&B;, 27 Bunya St., Yungaburra, Queensland 4872; telephone/fax 011-61-74095-3147, Internet https://www.bnbnq.com/au/banchory. On Atherton Tablelands, with award-winning landscaping and a platypus in the river on the property.” Rates: $35 single, $41 double.

AUSTRIA

Scharding am Inn--Barbara Delaney, Escondido: “Forstingers Wirtshaus, A-4780 Scharding am Inn; tel. 011-43-7712-2302, fax 011-43-7712-23023. Charming hotel in small fishing village; wonderful walking, bike trails.” Rate: about $120 double, with breakfast.

BALI

Ubud--Harriet Golding, Long Beach: “Tiing Gading Bungalows, P.O. Box 179, Ubud; tel. 011-62-61-973-228, Internet https://www.netaxis.ca/bali/. Traditional Balinese style with Western comforts. Dining is in garden pavilion.” Rate: $65 double, with breakfast.

BELGIUM

Brussels--Francie Hansen, Newport Beach: “Hotel Noga, 38 Rue du Beguinage, 1000 Bruxelles; tel. 011-32-2-218-67-63, fax 011-32-2-218-16-03. Well-located B&B; in Brussels. Nice, knowledgeable owner.” Rates: $74-$91 double.

BELIZE

Caye Caulker--Gerald A. Larue, San Pedro: “Iguana Reef Inn, P.O. Box 31, Caye Caulker; tel. 011-501-22-2213, Internet https://www.iguanareefinn.com. Large, air-conditioned rooms; laid-back atmosphere. Inexpensive eateries nearby. A great place to get away from the world.” Rates: $65-$90 double.

BRAZIL

Olinda--Francie Hansen, Newport Beach: “Pousada do Amparo, 199 Ruado Amparo, Olinda, PE 53020; tel. 011-55-81-439-1749, fax 011-55-81-429-6889, Internet https://www.pousadadoamparo.com.br. In coastal city of Olinda, eight-room inn in colonial building, with beautiful garden, small pool, artistic environment.” Rates: $37-$69 double, with breakfast.

CANADA

Banff--Phillip Roullard, San Diego: “At Wits End B&B;, 116 Mountain Ave., P.O. Box 81, Banff, Alberta T0L 0C0; tel. (403) 760-4446, fax (403) 760-3130, Internet https://www.discoverbanff.com/witsend/. A short walk from town of Banff; quiet, beautiful location with view of the Rockies. Huge, delicious breakfasts.” Rates: $48-$81 double.

Cavendish--Claire Knodell, Laguna Niguel: “Kindred Spirits Country Inn, Route 6, Cavendish, P.E.I. C0A 1N0; tel./fax (902) 963-2434. Lovely inn near golf course and Green Gables House. Pool; smoke-free.” Rates: $62-$141 double, with breakfast.

Guelph--Marcia Anderson, Burbank: “Norfolk Guest House, 102 Eramosa Road, Guelph, Ontario N1E 2L8; tel. (519) 767-1095. Lovely restored Victorian home 45 minutes west of Toronto. Great beds. Whirlpool tubs in two rooms.” Rates: $51-$92, with breakfast.

Madeira Park--Patricia Camp, Oxnard: “Beaver Island B&B;, RR1 S4C6, Madeira Park, B.C. V0N 2H0; tel. (604) 883-2990. Three-bedroom cottage, about two hours north of Vancouver. Menagerie includes two goats, a potbellied pig and chickens.” Rate: about $108; three-course dinner from $18.

Mahone Bay--Sue Connolly, San Clemente: “Bayview Pines Country Inn, 678 Oakland Road, Indian Point, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia B0J 2E0; tel./fax (902) 624-9970. Turn-of-the-century farmhouse with ocean views.” Rates: $51-$84.

Ottawa--Susan Neeson, Los Angeles: “Natural Choice/4 Nature, 263 McLeod St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1A1; tel. (888) 346-9642. Vegetarian B&B; run by helpful Sikh couple. Delicious breakfasts. Yoga classes (free) and massages (about $55 per hour).” Rates: $44-$88.

Pointe-du-Lac--Marvin McKissick, La Verne: “Gi^te Soleil Levant, 300 Av. des Saules, Pointe-du-Lac G0X 1Z0; tel. (819) 377-1571. Immaculate B&B; with indoor pool, halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. Gourmet breakfasts.” Rates: $43-$47 double.

Quebec City--Donna Abersman, San Clemente: “Manoir Mon Calme, 549 Grande Allee Est, Quebec City G15 2J5, Quebec; tel. (418) 523-2714, Internet https://www.bbselect.com/bbqcmanoirmoncalme.htm. Victorian B&B; steps from walled city. Nonsmoking.” Rates: $67-$112 double.

Victoria--Suzanna Stafford, Claremont, Calif.: “Fairholme Manor, 638 Rockland Place, Victoria, B.C. V8S 3R2; tel. (250) 598-3240, fax (250) 598-3299. Wonderful new B&B; apartment, opened in May, in Victoria’s Rockland area. Ocean view.” Rates: $80-$128.

CHILE

Santiago--Gordon Graff, San Clemente: “Hotel Orly, 027 Pedro de Valdivia, Providencia, Santiago; tel. 011-562-231-8947, Internet https://www.hotelschile.com/hotels/orly.html. Wonderful European-style small hotel, close to everything.” Rate: $95 double, with buffet breakfast.

COSTA RICA

Alajuela--Joan Jacobson, Newhall: “Vista del Valle Plantation Inn, Apartado 185-4003, Correo de Aeropuerto, Alajuela; tel. 011-506-450-0800, Internet https://www.vistadelvalle.com. A tropical paradise; parrots fill the trees.” Rates: $110-$145 double, with breakfast.

Monteverde--Theresa Fotti-Littlefield, Pacific Palisades: “Ecolodge San Luis & Biological Station, c/o Interlink 964, P.O. Box 025635, Miami, FL 33102; tel. (888) 388-2582. Ranch near Monteverde Cloud Forest. Great guides.” Rate: $90 per person, including meals, activities.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague--Suzanna Malony, Pasadena: “Hotel Julian, Elisky Peskove 11, Prague 5; tel. 011-420-2-5731-1150, Internet https://www.julian.cz. Caters to English-speaking patrons. Buffet breakfast included.” Rates: $71-$96 double.

DENMARK

Espergaerde--Ralph Hawkins, Newport Beach: “CD House Bed & Breakfast, Mordrupvej 120, 3060 Espergaerde; tel. 011-45-49-13-08-02, fax 011-45-49-13-03-25. Beautifully restored 1651 farmhouse an hour north of Copenhagen. Indoor pool. Wonderful hosts.” Rate: $85 double.

ENGLAND

Aldsworth--Richard Schaub, South Pasadena: “The Old Chapel Bed and Breakfast, Aldsworth, Nr. Bibury, Gloucestershire GL54 3QZ; tel. 011-44-1451-844-547. Immaculate rooms in remodeled 1907 Cotswolds chapel.” Rates: $69-$72 double.

Broadway--Bob Ball, Anaheim: “Eastbank Guesthouse, Station Drive, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12 7DF; tel. 011-44-1386-852-659. Comfortable lodgings in picturesque Cotswolds village. Orla Dellow charmed her guests while serving a great English breakfast (included).” Rates: $35-$38 per person.

Bromley--Jean Cogan, El Monte: “71 Bromley Common, Bromley, Kent BR2 9LP; tel. 011-44-181-464-0941, fax 011-44-181-313-1027. B&B; with five beautiful rooms, with bath, shower. Wonderful hostess.” Rates: $270 per week or $60 per night, double.

Canterbury--Dick Kappes, Huntington Beach: “Oriel Lodge, 3 Queens Ave., Canterbury, Kent CT2 8AY; tel./fax 011-44-1227-462-845. Charming B&B;, five-minute walk to city center.” Rates: $75-$91 double.

Cheltenham--Sue Williams, La Palma: “Lakeside, Fosseway, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2EY; tel. 011-44-1451-821-206. B&B; in Cotswolds near scenes right out of Thomas Kinkade paintings.” Rates: $25-$30 per person.

Cockermouth--Ann Ricards, Paso Robles: “Brow Howe, Pardshaw, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0SP; tel. 011-44-1900-827-780, Internet https://www.cumbria 1st.com/Towns/browhowe.htm. B&B; in a 200-year-old cottage with gardens, panoramic views. Near Lake District.” Rate $33 per person.

Fittleworth--Elizabeth Slater, Claremont: “Street Farm Bed & Breakfast, Lower Street, Fittleworth, West Sussex RH20 1EN; tel. 011-44-1798-865-885, fax 011-44-1798-865-870. Beautifully remodeled farmhouse in green countryside, near train station (one hour, 20 minutes to London).” Rates: $43-$50 per person.

London--Rae Fieldman, Los Angeles: “Lakeside, 51 Snaresbrook Road, Wansted, London E11 1PQ; tel. 011-44-181-989-6100. Delightful B&B; opposite lake, about 25 minutes to downtown London via subway. Charming hosts.” Rate: about $84 double.

London--Karen Mason, Los Angeles: “Woodville House Hotel, 107 Ebury St., Belgravia, London SW1W 9QU; tel. 011-44-171-730-1048. Modest rooms with shared baths two blocks from Victoria Station.” Rate: $107 double, with full English breakfast.

Lyme Regis--Barbara Fleming, Santa Barbara: “Thatch, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3LP; tel. 011-44-1297-442-212, fax 011-44-1297-443-485. B&B; in octagonal thatched cottage, in town where ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman,’ ‘Persuasion,’ other movies were made. Wonderful walking country.” Rates: $35-$44 per person.

Lynton--Alan Morgan, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Hazeldene Hotel, Lee Road, Lynton, Devon EX35 6B; tel./fax 011-44-1598-752-364. Eight rooms with private bath on north coast of Devon. Fantastic views.” Rate: $35 per person, with English breakfast.

Moreton-in-Marsh--Liz Drake, San Juan Capistrano: “Neighbrook, Aston Magna, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos.; tel. 011-44-1386- 593-232. Country manor house on 37 acres in Cotswolds, with extensive gardens, trout lake.” Rate: $67 per person, with breakfast.

St. Albans--Leo H. Pinsky, Costa Mesa: “St. Michael’s Manor, St. Michael’s Village, Fishpool St., St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 4RY; tel. 011-44-1727-864-444, fax 011-44-1727-848-909. Lovely inn in old Roman town of St. Albans, 20 minutes by train from downtown London.” Rates: from $237 double.

Salisbury--Carol Langford, Camarillo: “Meadow Croft Bed & Breakfast, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6AY; tel. 011-44-1722-782-643. B&B; at edge of delightful village seven miles from Stonehenge. Hearty breakfasts.” Rate: $78 double.

Trewarmett--Jean Shriver, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Trewarmett Lodge Hotel, Trewarmett, near Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 OET; tel./fax 011-44-1840-770-460. A 300-year-old inn with cozy bar and truly delicious food.” Rates: $34-$39 per person, with breakfast.

Truro--Josephine Smith, Palos Verdes Estates: “The Carlton Hotel, Falmouth Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2HL; tel. 011-44-1872-272-450, fax 011-44-1872-223-938. Small, family-owned hotel with sauna, spa and very good food (three-course dinners about $16).” Rate: about $84 double, including English breakfast.

FRANCE

La Bastide Clairence--Mary-Ann Bendel, Beverly Hills: “Maison Sainbois, Rue Notre Dame, 64240 La Bastide Clairence; tel. 011-33-5-5929-5420, fax 011-33-5-5929-5542. Elegant, small inn near Bayonne. Good base for visiting Basque country.” Rates: rooms $74-$105, breakfast $5-$10.

Baume les Messieurs--Debra Fishstein, Sherman Oaks: “Abbaye de Baume les Messieurs, 39210 Baume les Messieurs, Jura, Franche-Comte; tel. 011-33-3-8444-6447. B&B; in 12th century abbey in medieval village. Restaurant serves local specialties and has panoramic view.” Rates: about $62 double with breakfast, private bath; dinner $13-$17.

Chemery--Steve Moseley, La Jolla: “Cha^teau de Chemery, 41700 Chemery; tel. 011-33-2-5471-8277, fax 011-33-2-5471-7234, e-mail axel.fontaine@libertysurf. B&B; in a 15th century castle in the Loire Valley. We stayed in a tower over the moat. The experience of a lifetime.” Rates: $56-$72 double.

Vaucluse--Bill Bentley, Costa Mesa: “Cha^teau Talaud, 84870 Loriol du Comtat, Vaucluse; tel. 011-33-4-9065-7100, Internet https://www.avignon-et-provence.com/chateautalaud. Fabulous B&B; near Avignon, a beautifully renovated 18th century estate. Owned by a gracious Dutch couple.” Rates: $119-$162 double.

Vence--Harry Roe, Newport Beach: “Villa Roseraie, 51 Av. Henri-Giraud, 06140 Vence; tel. 011-33-4-93-58-02-20, fax 011-33-4-93-58-99-31. Charming 14-room hotel with pool, 14 miles northwest of Nice. Delightful owners.” Rates: $88-$123.

GERMANY

Koblenz--Barbara Delaney, Escondido: “Hotel Brenner, Rizza-strasse 20-22, 56068 Koblenz; tel. 011-49-261-915-780, Internet https://www.hotelbook.com/static/welcome_25544.html. A delightful base for touring the Mosel and Rhine rivers. English-speaking staff.” Rates: $92-$138 double, with buffet breakfast.

Korb--Marvin Patrick, Redondo Beach: “B&B; Helga Eisele, Bosch-strasse 26, 71404 Korb; tel. 011-49-71-51-35760. Peaceful countryside suite. Scrumptious breakfasts.” Rate: about $55 double.

GREECE

Mykonos--Cecil K. Snyder, Riverside: “Rhenia Bungalows, P.O. Box 10, 84600 Mykonos; tel. 011-30-289-22300, Internet https://www.mykonosgreece.com/hotels/rhenia.htm. All rooms have shower or bath, fridge, air-conditioning. English-speaking staff.” Rates: $69-$131 double, with breakfast.

IRELAND

Castlegregory--Deborah Goodwin, Santa Monica: “Aisling, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry; tel. 011-53-66-39134. Lovely B&B; on Dingle Peninsula, five- to 10-minute walk from beach. Huge Irish breakfast with homemade scones (included).” Rates: $16-$18 per person.

Cong--Bob Cain, Brea: “Nymphsfield House B&B;, Gortroe, Cong, Co. Mayo; tel. 011-353-92-46320. Newer home with four rooms with showers; outside beautiful village. Young owners give great breakfasts, conversation.” Rate: about $25 per person.

Kenmare--Martin Shainen, Laguna Niguel: “Willow Lodge, Convent Garden, Kenmare, Co. Kerry; tel. 011-353-64-42301. Extremely comfortable B&B; near Ring of Kerry, in garden of a former convent. Owners are the nicest people.” Rates: $31-$34 per person.

Killorglin--Geraldine Russell, La Mesa: “Carrig House, Caragh Lake, Killorglin, Ring of Kerry; tel. 011-353-66-976-9100, fax 011-353-66-976-9166. Fine lakeside B&B;, formal but unpretentious. Our best meal in Ireland.” Rates: $135-$163 double.

Kinsale--Mick McGrenaghan, Arvada, Colo.: “Desmond House, 42 Cork St., Kinsale, Co. Cork; tel./fax 011-353-21-773-575. Four rooms with private baths. Wonderful hosts, who make their own breads and preserves.” Rates: $37-$59 per person, with full breakfast.

Kinsale--J.H. Mullin and Perry Cook, Oxnard: “Leighmoneymore, Kinsale, Co. Cork; tel. 011-353-21-775-312. Gracious, modernized 1912 farmhouse with antique furnishings and river on property.” Rate: about $37 double, with breakfast.

ITALY

Arezzo--Don Leonard, Los Angeles: “Priello B&B;, Localita Priello 244, Caprese Michelangelo, Arezzo 52033; tel. 011-39-0575-791218, Internet https://www.priello.com. In picturesque area of Tuscany. Horses available. Owned by two men, an American expat and an Italian; the crowd is a comfortable mix of straight and gay.” Rate: $90 double.

Florence--Charles Lee, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Hotel Cimabue, Via Bonifacio Lupi 7, 50129 Firenze; tel. 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: $67-$151.

Perugia--Reed Hanks, Oceanside: “Sirius Hotel, Via P. Guardiano 9, 06131 Perugia; tel. (888) 747-4874 in U.S., 011-9-075-690-921 to Italy. Lovely family-owned hotel with 15 rooms. Great base for visiting Tuscany and Umbria towns.” Rates: $66-$76 double, with breakfast; dinner about $17.

Rome--Ray D’Andrea, Anaheim: “Hotel Luce, Via Magenta 34, Rome; tel. 011-39-06-44-69-277, fax 011-39-06-44-41-377. Quiet, conveniently located hotel. Generous buffet breakfast included.” Rate: about $116 double.

Rome--The Rev. Paul Siebenand, Avalon: “Hotel Pensione Joli, 243 Via Cola di Rienzo, Rome 00192, tel./fax 011-39-06-324-1854. Near St. Peter’s and Vatican museums. English spoken.” Rate: $65 double, with private bath and breakfast.

Tradate--Bud Allen, Redondo Beach: “Ristorante/Alloggio Tradate, 20 Via Volta, 21049 Tradate; tel. 011-39-0331-841-401, fax 011-39-0331-841-401. Superb hospitality and cuisine 20 minutes from Milan’s Malpensa Airport, near Tradate train station.” Rates: $63 double.

MEXICO

El Fuerte--Gordon Paul Hatcher, Oxnard: “Villa del Pescador, Rudolfo G. Robles No. 103, El Fuerte, Sinaloa; tel. (800) 796-5411. Small inn eight miles from Copper Canyon train station. Good food. Fishing in nearby lakes.” Rate: $125 double, including all meals.

San Miguel de Allende--Ruth Jordan, La Verne: “Alejandra Bed & Breakfast, Chiquitos No. 2, San Miguel de Allende, CP 37700; tel. 011-52-415-0739. Charming colonial home with English-speaking owners in center of town. I recommend the Garden Room.” Rates: $55-$65.

NEW ZEALAND

Auckland--Dennis Simanaitis, Santa Ana: “The Great Ponsonby Bed & Breakfast, 30 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland; tel. 011-64-9-376-5989, fax 011-64-9-376-5527. In quiet residential area near hip Ponsonby Road. Some rooms have kitchens.” Rates: $57-$121.

Auckland--Nancy Shillito, Los Angeles: “Omahu House, 35 Omahu Road, Remuera, Auckland; tel. 011-64-9-524-9697, fax 011-64-9-524-9997. Charming B&B; on quiet street. Four rooms with private baths. You arrive as guests and leave as friends.” Rates: $67-$90.

Auckland--Jean Desmond, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Seaview Heights Bed & Breakfast, 23A Glover Road, St. Heliers Bay, Auckland 5; tel. 011-64-9-5758-159, fax 011-64-9-5758-155. Elegant home with sweeping harbor views. Co-owner nursed me through flu.” Rates: $73-$146 double.

Bay View--Jacqueline Walker, Ventura: “The Grange, P.O. Box 136, Bay View, Hawkes Bay; tel. 011-64-6-836-6666, fax 011-64-6-836-6456. Farm with fantastic views, goats, cows, sheep, chickens, etc. Owner is also winemaker.” Rates: $44 double; extra person $12. Sleeps eight.

Christchurch--Tom George, Oxnard: “Fendalton House B&B;, 50 Clifford Ave., Christchurch; tel. 011-64-3-355-4298, Internet https://webnz.com/bbnz/fendalt. Set among large trees, lovely gardens of a prestigious suburb. Every room has private bath.” Rates: $82-$94 double.

Christchurch--Estelle Fields, Los Angeles: “Garden City Motel, 242 Main North Road, Christchurch; 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: $41-$47.

Mangonui--Fred Kornfeld, Cheviot Hills: “Abraham Lincoln B&B;, Hihi Road, RD1, Mangonui, North Island; tel. 011-64-94-060-090. Lovely home on small farm near beach. Delightful people.” Rate: $38 double.

Oamaru--Brian O’Malley, Santa Monica: “Alma Motel, State Highway 1, 18C RD, Oamaru, North Otago; tel./fax 011-64-3-434-6531. Clean, comfortable units in relaxed country atmosphere on the South Island. Great Scottish hosts.” Rate: $35 double.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Antrim--Len Maffioli, Murrieta: “Glenn-More, 1A Belfast Road, Antrim BT41 1NY; tel. 011-44-1849-468-814. Excellent B&B; 18 miles north of Belfast. Gracious hosts, fine breakfast.” Rate: $76 double.

Belfast--Madelyn Himes, Northridge: “Maranatha Guest House, 254 Ravenhill Road, Belfast BT6 8GL; tel. 011-44-1232-460-200, fax 011-44-1232-598-740. Attractive rooms in large Victorian townhouse, 1 1/2 miles from central Belfast. Helpful hosts.” Rates: from $39 per person.

Portrush--Ken Gaskell, Simi Valley: “The Pink Farmhouse, 122 Atlantic Road, Portrush, Co. Antrim BT56 8PB; tel. 011-44-1265-824-499. Early 1900s modernized farmhouse. Great ocean views.” Rate: about $36 per person, with full breakfast.

NORWAY

Al--Diane Glamuzina, Reseda: “Bergsjostolen, N. 3570 Al; tel. 011-47-32-08-46-18, fax 011-47-32-08-46-72. Comfortable hotel surrounded by skiing and hiking trails.” Rates: $59-$99 per person, with three meals including packed lunch.

SCOTLAND

Alexandria--Walter Prestwood, Lancaster: “Cloudside, Overton Road, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire G83 OLJ; tel. 011-44-13-8975-5623. Near Loch Lomond, great B&B; in newly refurbished converted coach house. Private baths.” Rates: $43 single, $70 double.

Callander--Marion S. Cook, Redondo Beach: “Invertrossachs Country House, Invertrossachs Road, Callander, Co. Perthshire, FK17 8HG; tel. 011-44-1877-33-11-26, fax 011-44-1877-331-229. Charming inn on 33 acres of woodlands and gardens, an hour west of Edinburgh.” Rates: $71-$125 per person, with breakfast; from $348 per week for apartments.

Carluke--Hal Landy, Woodland Hills: “No. 4 Station Place, c/o Angela Robb, No. 5 Station Place, Law Village, Carluke, South Lenerkshire, ML85LR; tel. 011-44-1698-357-823, fax 011-44-1698-375-990. Self-catering Victorian duplex in quiet village near Glasgow. Pleasant owner.” Rates: $321-$393 per week.

Edinburgh--James Kerr III, Mission Viejo: “Spylaw Bank House, 2 Spylaw Ave., Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0LR; tel. 011-44-131-441-5022. Wonderful Georgian B&B; about three miles from the city center. Private baths.” Rates: $45-$55 per person.

Inverness--Judy Doyle, North Hollywood: “Lorne House, 40 Crown Drive, Inverness IV2 3QG; tel. 011-44-14-63-23-62-71. Excellent B&B; with spacious bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, yummy breakfast.” Rates: $33-$44 double.

Loch Lomond--Gene Wood, Fountain Valley: “Braeburn Cottage B&B;, West Auchencarroch Farm by Balloch, Loch Lomond G83 9LU; tel. 011-44-1389-710-998. New B&B; on working dairy farm about 20 minutes from Glasgow. Homemade scones.” Rate: $34 per person.

Melrose--Meg McComb, Los Angeles: “The Old School, Bowden, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 OSS; tel. 011-44-1835-822-228. Huge room in building an hour south of Edinburgh that also has post office, store. Superb walking paths past castle ruins.” Rate: $34 per person, with breakfast.

Strathdon--Gail Zimmerman, Los Angeles: “No. 3 Candacraig Square, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire AB36 8XT; tel. 011-44-1975-651-472, fax 011-44-0171-681-1218. Woodlands guest house a half-hour from Balmoral Castle. Congenial hosts.” Rate: $43 per person, with breakfast.

SWITZERLAND

Murren--Bob Ericksen, Westminster: “Hotel Alpenblick, CH 3825, Murren; tel. 011-41-33-855-1327, fax 011-41-33-855-1391. Completely delightful hotel with restaurant (entrees $11-$25), an hour by train from Interlaken; overlooks Jungfrau peak.” Rates: $97-$130 double, with breakfast.

THAILAND

Bangkok--Brian Annand, Van Nuys: “Majestic Suites Hotel, 110-110/1 Sukhumvit Road, South Nana, Khlongtoey, Bangkok 10110; tel. 011-66-2-656-8220, Internet https://www.majesticsuites.com. What a find--new hotel with smiling staff, fantastic custom tailor on premises. A gem.” Rates: $46-$57 double.

Phuket--Bryan Gawron, Los Angeles: “Marina Cottage, Karon Beach, P.O. Box 119, Phuket 83100; tel. 011-66-76-330-625, fax 011-66-76-330-516. Beautiful air-conditioned bungalows, with pool, on lush tropical hill overlooking beach. Friendly, English-speaking staff.” Rates: $63-$160.

TURKEY

Shirley Binder, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Kybele Hotel, Yerebatan Cad. No. 35, Sultanahmet, 34410 Istanbul; tel. 011-90-212-511-77-66, fax 011-90-212-513-43-93. Well-located, antique-filled 10-room inn with modern baths.” Rate: about $75 double, with breakfast.

WALES

Gwent--Peter Bealer, Simi Valley: “Albany Guest House, 409 Chepstow Road, Newport, Gwent, South Wales NP19 8HL; tel. 011-44-1633-280-576. Comfy B&B; with great breakfasts 1 1/2 hours from London, near castles, ruins.” Rate: $53 double.

Holyhead--Megan Eckstein, Oceanside: “Witchingham Guest House, 20 Walthew Ave., Holyhead, Anglesey LL65 1AF; tel. 011-44-1407-762-426. Comfortable B&B; with private baths five minutes from ferry to Ireland. Delicious food.” Rate: $32 per person.

Neath--June McGrath, Simi Valley: “Cwmbach Cottages, Cwmbach Road, Cadoxton, Neath, West Glamorgan SA10 8AH; tel. 011-44-1639-641-436 or 011-44-1639-639-825. Charming renovated cottages, dating to 1740, in park-like surroundings five miles north of Swansea.” Rate: $84 double, with full breakfast.

Penmaenmawr--R.A. Palmer, Ojai: “Cefn Maen Cottage, c/o Nythfa, Mountain Lane, Penmaenmawr, Conwy LL34 6YP; tel. 011-44-1784-243-892. Two-hundred-year-old, three-bedroom cottage near Conwy, with views of Irish Sea.” Rates: $312-$714 per week, depending on season.

ZIMBABWE

Harare--Melinda Peters, Los Angeles: “Eazinite Bed & Breakfast, No. 22 Drew Road, P.O. Box CH169, Chisipite, Harare; tel. 011-263-4-494425. Charming two-bedroom, two-bath cottage with pool, garden, security gate, about 15 minutes’ drive from downtown.” Rates: $35-$80.