Readers recommend
Canada: Pacific retreat
Olympus Resort B&B;, 3018 Manzer Road, Sooke, B.C. V0S 1N0; (800) 580-0026, www.sookeresort.com. “This classic timber lodge is on the ocean 30 minutes west of Victoria. Easy or challenging nature hikes are as close as the backyard, or you can relax in the hot tub over the bay, or take an adventure fishing tour for salmon and halibut with Mike Hicks, who runs the B&B; with his wife, Kathy.” Doubles from $92 with breakfast.
George and Mary Nagle
Palm Springs
Mexico: Food tour
Mexican Mushroom Tours, Apdo. 73, 9000 Tlaxcala; 011-52- 245-461-8829, www.mexmush.com. “Unusual tour looks for wild mushrooms in the mountains of Tlaxcala, home of more than 400 species of fungi. We hunted mushrooms, learned about them and ate wonderful mushroom dishes. Also had a chance to see a non-touristy area of Mexico and beautiful countryside.” Seven-day mushroom tour, Aug. 24-31, is $1,330 per person, double occupancy.
Twila and George Bing
Los Angeles
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