Readers Recommend
California--Suzanne Barber, Pasadena: “Krusi Mansion Bed and Breakfast, 2033 Central Ave., Alameda 94501. Beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Marvelous homemade breakfast (included).†Rates: $100-$130 double.
Costa Rica--Cathy Case, Thousand Oaks: “Orquideas Inn, Cruce de Grecia y Poas, Barrio San Jose/Cacao Alajuela; tel. 011-506-433-9346, fax 011-506-433-9740. Comfortable rooms near San Jose airport. Huge breakfast (included).†Rate: $65 double.
England--Don Laffoon, Laguna Niguel: “Caterham House Hotel, 58/59 Rother St., Stratford-on-Avon CV37 6LT; tel. 011-44-1789-267-309, fax 011-44-1789-414-836. Warm hosts give you guidance. You might share breakfast with a Royal Shakespeare Co. actor.†Rates: about $121-$136 double, with breakfast.
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