Readers Recommend

California--Paul Murphy, San Luis Obispo: “Patterson House, P.O. Box 13, Inverness 94937; tel. (415) 669-1383. Craftsman-style 1916 house, beautifully remodeled with bright, airy rooms. Spectacular views of Tomales Bay.” Rates: $107.80-183.70.

France--John Connolly, Palos Verdes: “La Gueulardiere Ho^tel-Restaurant, R.N. 10, 67 bis, Avenue du General de Gaulle, 37800 Ste. Marie de Touraine; tel. 011-33-2-47-65-40-71, fax 011-33-2-16-47-65-69-47. About 20 miles south of Tours. U.S.-educated host Francois Chapron. Gourmet lunches, dinners (about $11-$31).” Rates: about $50-$88.

Japan--Digna Thron, Westlake Village: “Renaissance Tokyo Hotel, 6-14-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 1040061; tel. 011-81-33546-0111, reservations (800) 468-3571. Outstanding hotel in Ginza district. Shuttle bus to Narita airport (about $48 per person, round trip).” Rates: about $158-$280.

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