Readers recommend

Costa Rica: Sanctuary

Hotel Bougainvillea, P.O. Box 69-210, San Jose; (506) 244-1414, www.bougainvillea.co.cr. “This hotel, 15 minutes from San Jose, is a great place to escape the noise and pollution of the capital. Big rooms with Costa Rican hardwood furnishings, mountain views from the balconies and 12 acres of extravagant plantings. Luxury at reasonable rates.” Doubles from $77.50.

Donald Weggeman

Los Angeles

London, Paris, Rome

When we sent reporters to three European cities to hunt up affordable places to eat, we knew they couldn’t include everything. But we’re betting our readers know of many restaurants in those cities that cost less than $25 a head. We’d like to hear about them to include some in future issues. When you write to us at the address below please tell us the name of the restaurant, its address, telephone number and website, if it has one. And don’t forget to tell us what makes it special. Make sure you include your own name and phone number. We won’t print them, but we will want to verify the information with you.

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