Mexico: bed-and-breakfast with a view

“SET apart from the high-priced luxury hotels in and around Cabo San Lucas is this delightful bed-and-breakfast. There are three decks, both sunny and shady, a wonderful pool as well as commanding views of San Lucas Bay below.” Double rooms from $120.

Casa Contenta, El Tezal, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico 23410; 01152-624-143-6038 or (310) 593-4546, www.cabocasacontenta.com.

PAUL AMES

Indio

The swap option

“WE would like to tell your readers about Home Exchange, a service that lists homes available for vacation swaps. It sure beats staying in a hotel, inn or renting a home or condo. You become part of the community. With travel becoming so expensive, especially to Europe, home exchange is an excellent way to save money and really experience the local culture. And our exchangers took care of our pets, which is another advantage.” Annual fees begin at $49.95.

Home Exchange, Box 787, Hermosa Beach, CA; (800) 877-8723, www.homeexchange.com.

DORIS AND JERRY SUNDLY

Long Beach

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