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* Alaska: Donna Bryce, Los Feliz: “Alaska Direct Bus Line, P.O. Box 501, Anchorage 99510; telephone (800) 770-6652, Internet https://www.tokalaska.com/dirctbus.html. The driver showed us the sights, even made sure we saw a bear.” Rates: Skagway to Whitehorse (Yukon Territory), $50; other routes offered.
* California: Dora Morley, Costa Mesa: “Fern Valley Inn, 25240 Fern Valley Road, Idyllwild 92549; tel. (800) 659-7775, https://www.fernvalleyinn.com. Cozy cottages in the pines. Heated pool; hiking, mountain biking nearby. A 15-minute walk to town.” Rates: $80-$155 double; cabins for up to 10 people.
* France: Gene and Susan Wright, Las Vegas: “La Borie, Chemin de la Verriere, 84220 Goult; tel./fax 011-33-4-9072-3584. Delightful new B&B; in the Luberon (Provence). Pool, tennis; three doubles, one suite for four.” Rates: about $54-$108.
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