California--S. Thaten, Irvine: “Creekstone Inn, 54950 Pine...
California--S. Thaten, Irvine: “Creekstone Inn, 54950 Pine Crest Ave., Idyllwild 92549; telephone (800) 409-2127 or (909) 659-3342, Internet https://www.towncrier.com/inns/creeksto.htm. Beautiful lodgings, incredible breakfast. Inn offers billiards, romantic fireplaces, double whirlpool tubs. Hiking trails, shops, restaurants nearby.” Rates: $105-$155 double.
Ireland--Herb Neubig, Sierra Madre: “Sea Shore Farm, Tubrid, Kenmare, County Kerry; tel./fax 011-353-644-1270, Internet https://seashorefarm.homepage.com. The best B&B; we found in a 2 1/2-week Irish vacation. On the Ring of Kerry; all rooms have private bath and view of Kenmare Bay. Nonsmoking.” Rates: about $57-$69 double.
Washington--Andy Kerr, Laguna Woods: “Lake Quinault Resort, 314 N. Shore Road, Amanda Park 98526; tel. (800) 650-2362, Internet https://www.lakequinault.com. Nine lovely units, five with kitchenettes, on pristine Olympic Peninsula lake.” Rates: $50-$139 double.
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