England--Nelda Blanchard, Banning: “Angel Hotel, Thoroughfare, Halesworth,...

England--Nelda Blanchard, Banning: “Angel Hotel, Thoroughfare, Halesworth, Suffolk IP19 8AH; telephone 011-33-1986-873-365. A 16th century inn; all rooms nonsmoking. Private bath, color TV.” Rates: $85-$93 double, with full breakfast.

France--Carey Giles, Marietta, Ga.: “Cottage in Quarante, Languedoc, rented from Susan Fox, 250 Paloma Ave., Pacifica, CA 94044; tel. (650) 355-9180, Internet https://www.requestadv.com (click on ‘French Vacation Rental’). Two-bedroom house with country charm, modern conveniences, panoramic view. Village of Quarante had all we needed.” Rate: $750 weekly.

New Mexico--Ellen Ferguson, San Clemente: “Something Special Bakery and Tea Room, 116 N. Auburn Ave., Farmington 87401; tel. (505) 325-8183. Open Monday through Friday 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Two daily lunch choices, one vegetarian; 30 different desserts.” Prices: lunch entree with salad and homemade bread, $9; desserts, $4.

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