Readers Recommend

Ecuador: Hotel Embassy, Calle Wilson E8-22 y 6 de Diciembre, Quito; 011-593-2256-1990, www.ecuadorianfantasy.com/hotelembasy.htm. “Spacious rooms in residential area three blocks from city’s main thoroughfare. Several staff members speak English. Guard always on duty.” Doubles with continental breakfast from $46.36.

--Joseph A. Falconi, Santa Barbara

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France: La Ferme du Bois, 14490 St.-Paul-du-Vernay; 011-33-02-3121-4201. “Beautiful, newly redecorated room with private bath. On lovely farm in Bessin region. Near Normandy beach sites.” Rate: $45 per night for two.

--Joan Hess, Anaheim

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Spain: Posada de Peredo y Villa, 39314 Queveda, Barrio El Canton, Cantabria; 011-34-942-891-832, www.turismocantabria.net. “Mansion, beautifully renovated, near Altamira caves. Private baths, rustic wood floors and beams. Friendly staff.” Doubles $40.

--Irene Kok, San Marino