Readers recommend

South Carolina: B&B;

Country Victorian, 105 Tradd St., Charleston 29401; (843) 577-0682; www.charlestonbb.com. “This charming B&B; is in the prestigious South of Broad historic area of Charleston. Rooms have brass and iron beds, braided rugs, pine floors, many antiques and private entrances. Breakfast is served on the shaded piazza, and homemade cookies and snacks await guests in their rooms. Walk to home tours, carriage rides, shops and restaurants.” Doubles $100-$185.

Marion and Gary Gray

Torrance

Yucatan: Cultural tour

Iluminado Tours, 200 N. Service Road West, Unit 1, Suite 144, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6M 2YI; (866) 212-4644 or (905) 337-3104, www.iluminado-tours .com. “Ten-day Yucatan tour features well-planned excursions to interesting Mayan sites such as Chichen Itza and Uxmal; a wildlife refuge in Celestun; and a special back-roads tour of small villages, haciendas and a hidden cenote (an underground fresh water lake). Based in Merida with day excursions using local transportation, giving you the opportunity to see the countryside and get a feel for the culture and its people.” Cost $1,390 per person, double occupancy, excluding international airfare.

Joyce and Jennifer Seeger

San Bernardino

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