France: Hospitality in Normandy
“WE had a wonderful week in Normandy, traveling to historical and cultural sites from this centrally situated bed and breakfast. A charming couple maintain a clean and accommodating business. They were helpful, spoke English, French and Italian. We highly recommend it.”
Doubles from $53.
La Chantaliere, Hameau Lucas, 50580 Fierville les Mines; 011-33-2-33-03-05-74, www.LaChantaliere.com.
ANNE HIGGINS
Santa Barbara
South Pacific: Hop a comfy freighter
“IF you have never taken a freighter cruise, treat yourselves to the ‘mother of all freighters,’ the Aranui 3. You board in Papeete, Tahiti, and cruise to the six islands of the Marquesas and the Tuamotu Archipelago for 15 days.
“All off-shore excursions with an archeological expert in Marquesan culture are included in the price. The cabins are roomy and the cuisine French and Polynesian.”
Tours from $3,675 per person, double occupancy.
Compagnie Polynesienne de Transport Maritime (C.P.T.M.), 2028 El Camino Real S., Suite B, San Mateo, CA 94403; (800) 972-7268, www.aranui.com.
EDNA M. TOBIAS
Hermosa Beach
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