READERS RECOMMEND
FRANCE
Storybook room
“This hotel is in the Perigord region of southwestern France. The storybook village is set on a river with a beautiful castle, and the hotel is adjacent to the river so you can hear the sounds of the river as you sleep.”
Hostellerie Les Griffons, Bourdeilles 24310; 011-33-5-53-45-45-35, www.griffons.fr. Doubles from $142.
SUSAN AND JOHN FISHER, Pacific Palisades
TURKEY
Guide service
“I recently returned to Turkey [above, the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara]. Turkey is the best-kept travel secret today. I used the following guide service, which made my trips unforgettable.”
Vanguard Travel Services, 176/5 Fahrettin K.Gokay Cad, Goztepe/Istanbul 34730; 011-90-216-567-1384, www.vanguard-ts.com. Rates per person per day from $110.
ANITA SHERBANEE, Corona del Mar
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