Readers recommend

Switzerland: Lovely hotel

Hotel du Lac, Hoheweg 225, CH-3800 Interlaken, 011-41-33-822-29-22, fax 011-41-33-822-29-15, www.bestwestern.ch/dulacinterlaken. “This grand old hotel is in a picturesque location on the River Aare, just off Lake Brienz. Large rooms with bath, radios and TV. Waterfront restaurant; English is spoken as well as other languages. Excellent starting point for excursions into the Jungfrau region of the Alps. Next door to a train station.” Doubles start at $182 a night.

Dick M. Blue

Tampa, Fla.

Iowa: Farmhouse B&B;

Home on the Hill, 1208 J Ave., Kalona, IA 52247, (319) 656-5300, www.kctc.net/ourhome. “Lots of peace and quiet, but lots to do, too, at this marvelous B&B; in an old farmhouse near Iowa City. There’s a sparkling outdoor pool for the warm months and luxurious indoor Jacuzzi for the winter, along with big-screen TV. Homey furnishings and a chance to visit nearby Amish farms.” Doubles from $80 a night.

Deborah Cohan

Los Angeles

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