READERS RECOMMEND

CALIFORNIA

Vintage San Diego

“We stayed at the Keating House (shown above) on Banker’s Hill in San Diego. It is a Victorian with a garden full of plants from around the world. It’s a great area to walk around in and view the restored Victorian homes.”

Keating House, 2331 2nd Ave., San Diego; (800) 995-8644, www.keatinghouse.com.

Doubles from $115.

BEN ROGERS, Anaheim Hills

SLOVENIA

Alps just a hike away

“Hotel Hvala is a comfortable hotel with updated rooms and terrific food, at the foot of the Julian Alps (above, the Soca River runs through Slovenia’s Julian Alps). Depending on the season, outdoor activities in the area including hiking, climbing and cycling.”

Hotel Hvala, 1 Trg Svobode, Kobarid; 011-386-5-389-9300, www.topli-val-sp.si.

Doubles from $155.

DAWN SETZER, Glendale