Washington: to delight the appetite

STEPS Wine Bar & Cafe, 140 A 1st St., Friday Harbor, Wash. 98250; (360) 370-5959, www.stepswinebarandcafe.com and Duck Soup Inn, 50 Duck Soup Lane, Friday Harbor, Wash 98250; (360) 378-4878, www.ducksoupinn.com.

“My husband and I discovered these two restaurants when we moved to the San Juan Islands from Southern California.... Both feature wonderful tapas. Steps has very fresh, high-quality food with menu changes daily. Duck Soup is in a fabulous setting on a pond and has great food.” Steps entrees start at $15; Duck Soup entrees start at $21.

FRANCIE HANSON

Friday Harbor, Wash.

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Mexico: sunshine and margaritas

CASA Bentley, 38 Calle del Pilar, Todos Santos, Baja, California Sur 23300 Mexico; 011-52-612-145-0276, www.casabentley.com

“This is a beautiful 100-year-old home and inn. We stayed in a gorgeous suite surrounded by enormous mango trees and fountains. A beautiful pool includes a waterfall and sitting areas to soak up the sun and sip margaritas.” Doubles from $90.

HELEN BAY

Manhattan Beach