Readers Recommend

* Colorado: Martha Marino, Laguna Beach: “Alpen Htte Lodge, P.O. Box 919, Silverthorne 80498; telephone (970) 468-6336, Internet https://www.alpenhutte.com. Friendly lodge with dorms, fireplace lounge, kitchen facilities. Free shuttle to nearby ski resorts.” Rates: $36-$78 double, $17-$27 per person in dorms.

* England: Maria Bing, Los Angeles: “Apartment owned by Francoise Phillips, 6 Tite St., Chelsea, London SW3 4HY; tel. 011-44-20-7376-7646, fax 011-44-20-7376-3747. Pleasant flat in upscale area; one bedroom plus living room sofa bed.” Rate: $170 nightly; four-night minimum.

* Italy: Jerry Mayer, Pacific Palisades: “Hotel Cannero, 28821 Cannero Riviera, Lake Maggiore, Verbania. Tel. 011-39-0323-788-046, https://www. hotelcannero.com. Our best hotel in Italy. World-class elegance, gorgeous lake view, fabulous food. “ Rates: about $42-$56 per person, double, with breakfast buffet; lunch or dinner for $14.

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