Readers Recommend

* Ireland: Lou and Jayne Bellanca, Seal Beach: Ardken B&B;, Ardagh, County Longford; telephone 011-353-43-75029. “Wonderfully furnished, beautiful home with four rooms with private bath in an enchanting, tranquil village in central Ireland, six miles east of Longford. Accommodating hostess Bridie Kenny fixes a great Irish breakfast.� Rate: about $22 per person, double.

* Spain: Stephanie and Francisco Brito, Hawthorne: Emperatriz Zita Hotel, Sta. Elena Etorbidea, Lekeitio, Vizcaya 48280; tel. 011-34-94-684-2655, fax 011-34-94-624-3500. “Great hotel with spa that faces the harbor and beach in a scenic, tiny village.� Rates: about $50 to $80, double, including spa.

* Utah: Jerry Kurland, Tarzana: Western Spirit Cycling, 478 Mill Creek Drive, Moab 84532; tel. (800) 845-2453, Internet https://www.westernspirit.com. “We took an amazing five-day family mountain bike trip in the deserts and mountains near Utah’s Canyonlands National Park. Guides were skilled, fun and great with kids; incredible food.� Cost: $845 per adult; $775 ages 14 and under (air fare, bike rental and camping gear are extra).

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