California--Carolyn Cooper, Newport Beach: “Adagio Inn, 1417...

California--Carolyn Cooper, Newport Beach: “Adagio Inn, 1417 Kearney St., St. Helena 94574; telephone (888) 8ADAGIO, fax (707) 963-5598, Internet https://www.adagioinn.com. An exceptional B&B; in the wine country. Beautiful breakfast; afternoon wine, hors d’oeuvres.” Rates: $159-$259 double; winter specials.

Germany--Barbara Delaney, Escondido: “Hotel Brenner, Rizzastrasse 20-22, 56068 Koblenz; tel. 011-49-261-915- 780, Internet https://www.hotelbook.com/static/welcome_255 44.html. A delightful base for touring the Mosel and Rhine rivers. Our room overlooked a garden. English-speaking staff.” Rates: $92-$138 double, with buffet breakfast.

New Zealand--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.

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