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Hotel near London’s main attractions

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“THE independently owned London Bridge Hotel has 138 air-conditioned rooms. All rooms have private bathrooms and Internet access. It is in the Southwark area, situated opposite the London Bridge station. It’s near the Globe Theatre, the Tower of London and the footbridge to St. Paul’s Cathedral.”

Doubles from $179.

London Bridge Hotel, 8-18 London Bridge St., London, SE1 9SG; 011-44-20-7855-2200, www.londonbridgehotel.com.

TERESA BARTH

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Calif.

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Hawaii: Staying in volcano country

“VOLCANO Plantation House is one of the most beautiful rental houses on the Big Island of Hawaii, minutes from the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and walking distance to the restaurants of Volcano Village. My favorite eateries in the village are Thai Thai for the best authentic Thai food; Kiawe Kitchen for the kalua pork sandwich at lunch; and Kilauea Lodge for a Hawaiian dinner of fresh ono.”

Doubles from $195.

Volcano Plantation House, P.O. Box 699, Volcano Village, HI 96785; (800) 908-9764, www.volcanolodging.com.

DON ZUIDEMA

Los Angeles

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