Readers Recommend
California--Ronald Sudy, Los Angeles: “Pelican Cove Inn, 320 Walnut Ave., Carlsbad 92008; telephone (888) 735-2683, Internet https://www.pelican-cove.com. A B&B; I can’t recommend highly enough. Elegant rooms; delightful and accommodating innkeeper Nancy Nayudu.” Rates: $90-$180 double.
Germany--Ernest Salomon, Santa Barbara: “Gasthof Zum Baren, Marktplatz 11, 88709 Meersburg; tel. 011-49-7532-43220, Internet https://www.meersburg.de/baeren. Hotel dating to the 13th century; owned by family of the current owner-chef, Michael Gilowsky, since 1851. Beautiful rooms and a great value.” Rates: $65-$89 double, with breakfast.
New Zealand--Elliot McIntire, Chatsworth: “Badger’s of Devonport B&B;, 30 Summer St., Devonport, Auckland; tel. 011-649-4452-099, Internet https://www.badger.co.nz. Lovingly restored 1906 Victorian in small village atmosphere, 10 minutes’ ferry ride from heart of Auckland.” Rates: about $52-$63 double.
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