California--Lou Jacobs Jr., Cathedral City: “Rosebud Ruby...
California--Lou Jacobs Jr., Cathedral City: “Rosebud Ruby Star, P.O. Box 1116, Joshua Tree 92252; telephone (760) 366-4676, Internet https://www.rosebudrubystar .com. Contemporary adobe-style B&B; at west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Desert hideaway ambience.” Rate: $140 double.
Europe--Carol Geddes, Santa Ana: “Plantagenet Tours, 85 The Grove, Moordown, Bournemouth, Dorset BH9 2TY, England; tel./fax 011-44-1202-521-895, Internet https://www.plantagenet -tours.freeserve.co.uk. Ten- to 14-day small-group tours with historical themes. My husband and I recently returned from our seventh!” Rates: $1,895-$3,295 per person; air fare is extra.
Ireland--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.
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