Terrific retreat after a day on the lake

“WHILE traveling through the Italian Lake District, we stayed at the Hotel Saini Meuble in Stresa and just loved this absolutely warm and charming inn. It is located in the heart of Stresa and only a short walk to the ferry dock. What terrific personal service, from the moment we arrived.

“This beautifully restored 400-year-old hotel has large, very clean rooms with baths and comfortable beds.” Doubles from $115.

Hotel Saini Meuble, Via Garibaldi 10, Stresa, Italy; 011-39-032-393-4519; www.hotelsaini.it.

JOE AND RITA CASTAGNOLI

Rancho Palos Verdes

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Paris: Friendly, and easy on the budget

“MY daughter and I just returned from Paris, and we want to share our budget hotel. It is Hotel Le Relais du Marais. There are 38 rooms, with phone, cable, Internet access and parking nearby.

“The staff is friendly, the rooms clean and the beds comfortable.” Doubles from $112.

Hotel Le Relais du Marais, 76 Rue Turbigo, 75003 Paris; 011-33-14-272-7888, www.hotel-relais-du-marais.com.

CAROL MEHTLANSan Marcos, Calif.

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