Readers Recommend

* Czech Republic: Luis Varga, Lake Forest: Pension BoB, Kovarenska 2, 165 00 Praha 6, Lysolaje; 011-42-2-2092-0718, fax 011-42-2-2092-3153, https://web.telecom.cz/PensionBoB. “Modern pension, 15 minutes from central Prague by public transit. Generous breakfast included. English-speaking owners.” Rates: about $33-$42 double, depending on season.

* Italy: John and Betty Thompson, Yorba Linda: Il Corazziere Ristorante Hotel, Via Cesare Battisti 17, 21046 Merone (Como); hotel 011-39-031-617-181, fax 011-39-031-617-217, restaurant 011-39-031-650-141. “Outstanding hotel minutes north of Milan. Knowledgeable, English-speaking staff. Restaurant offers regional cooking and an extensive wine cellar.” Rates: from about $80 double, including breakfast. Dinner: from about $25 per person.

* Worldwide: Beth Strausser, Arlington, Va.: GeoPassage.com, 4810 Twin Valley Drive, Austin, TX 78731; (800) 246-3429, https://www.geopassage.com. “Online travel company that made outstanding arrangements for me on a three-week trip to India, within a reasonable price range. They made my dreams come true.” Cost: varies by trip (about 15 countries available).

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