France--Scott Stevens, Pasadena: “La Vie en Rose,...

France--Scott Stevens, Pasadena: “La Vie en Rose, U.S. telephone (888) 866-4730, Internet https://www.la-vie-en-rose.com. Luxury canal boat B&B; docked on the Seine in the heart of Paris. Superb hosts, amenities. Just one guest couple at a time.” Rate: Three nights (minimum stay), $2,000 per couple.

Ireland--Jim Marquez, Los Angeles: “Avalon House hostel, 55 Aungier St., Dublin 2; tel. 011-353-1-475-0001, Internet https://www.hostelwatch.com/dublin.html. Great hostel in the middle of everything from pubs to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.” Rates: about $18-$22 double, $11-$15 in dormitory room.

Montana--Irene Bowker, Palos Verdes Estates: “Collins Mansion, 1003 2nd Ave. N.W., Great Falls 59404; tel. (877) 452-6798, Internet https://www.mccc.net/collins. Built in 1891, remodeled into B&B; in 1998; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Delightful Victorian ambience.” Rates: $75-$85 double.

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