Readers Recommend

France: Kathleen Kirby, Santa Monica: “Le Puits et la Girafe, 6 Rue de Soissons, 02220 Cuiry-Housse; telephone/fax 011-33-323-550-106, Internet https://www.cuiry-housse.ifrance.com/ cuiry-housse. Immaculate B B in restored 200-year-old stone house with lovely garden. In beautiful Champagne country.” Rate: about $42 double.

* Oregon: Lisa Reynolds, Thousand Oaks: “Deschutes River Lodge, P.O. Box 1708, Redmond 97756-0516; tel. (541) 923-4701, https://www.empnet .com/riverlodge. Charming lodge overlooking Deschutes River Valley. Hatcheries, fossil beds, fishing, rafting nearby.” Rate: $150 double with breakfast; 20% winter discount.

* Scotland: Kathy Schaeffer, Sherman Oaks: “Dunain Park Hotel, Inverness IV3 8JN; tel. 011-44-1463-230-512, https://www .dunainparkhotel.co.uk. Beautiful lodgings in six acres of spectacular gardens.” Rates: about $230-$290, double, with breakfast; dinner included in low season.

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