Readers Recommend

* Florida: Beverly Marsh, Orange: “Tri-County Commuter Rail Authority, 800 NW 33rd St., Suite 100, Pompano Beach 33064; telephone (800) TRI-RAIL, Internet https://www.tri-rail.com. Inexpensive way to get around Florida. From the Fort Lauderdale airport, I took public transportation to the Tri-Rail train, rode to Miami, changed to a bus, went to South Beach and then to the Miami airport--all for $2, with transfers.” Fares: $2 per day for ages 65 and up, students and disabled travelers, $4 for others on weekends; $2-$5.50 one way on weekdays.

* Hawaii: Juliet and Scott Grossman, Riverside: “Hempey’s Garden Island Bed & Breakfast, 6078 Kolopua St., Kapaa, Kauai 96746; tel. (808) 822-0478, https://www.hawaiianbedandbreakfast.com. Charming house in the country, one mile from Opaekaa Falls and three miles from beaches. Our studio was airy, spacious. Wonderful vegetarian breakfasts.” Rates: rooms from $60, studio $70; breakfast $15 extra per room.

* Ireland: Heather Schott, West Hills: “Anglesea Town House, 63 Anglesea Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4; tel. 011-353-1-668-3877, fax 011-353-1-668-3461. Seven-room B&B.; Owner Helen Kirrane cooked marvelous breakfasts, indulged us like family.” Rate: $55 per person.