Readers Recommend

Costa Rica: El Sol Inn,

La Lindora, Monteverde, Puntarenas; 011-506-645-

5838, www.geocities.com/elsolmayo. “Rustic but beautiful little inn, near the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Lovely pool with spectacular view of the valley. Horses available. Cabins have their own kitchens, but Basque/German/Spanish cooking is too wonderful to resist. Owners treat guests with tender loving care, speak English, German and Spanish.� Cabins $60-$80 per night.

--Denise Hayl McEvoy,

Newport Beach

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Italy: Pension Ciamp, Str. Val 5, S. Cristina, Val Gardena; 011-39-471-79-21-03, fax 011-39-471-79-21-95, www

.ciamp.com. “Well-furnished rooms in this family-run pension have views of waterfalls, valley and mountains. Multi-course dinners are an unbelievable bargain. English spoken.� Doubles $38-$60, depending on season.

--Michael Strenk Jr.,

Rancho Palos Verdes