Readers recommend

Hawaii: Maui B&B;

Blue Horizons Bed & Breakfast, 3894 Mahinahina St., Lahaina 96761; (800) 669-1948, www.bluehorizonsmaui.com. “Convenient, quiet four-suite B&B;, with private baths, near all activities. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We watched whales from the lanai where breakfast was served.” Doubles start at $89.

Tom Feasby

Venice

Mexico: Baja hotel

La Posada de Engelbert, Apdo. Postal 152, La Paz, Baja California Sur CP 23000; 011-52-612-122-4011, www.laposadaengelbert.com. “Hacienda-type hotel on the bay in La Paz, once a hideaway for movie stars, has been kept up, is very clean and has the charm of old Mexico. Food is gourmet but reasonably priced.” Doubles start at $75.

Moe and Beverly Grabil

Santa Monica

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