READERS RECOMMEND

GREECE

Go for the moussaka

“On a recent trip to Santorini, we came across a wonderful restaurant in Firostefani, right on the edge of the caldera. It is a quaint little place. It’s a very informal, family-like setting. Great moussaka.”

Aktaion, Main Square, Firostefani, Greece; 011-30-228-602-2336.

Meals from about $10.

LINDA SCIRA

Culver City

TURKEY

One great guide

“If you’re thinking about traveling to Istanbul, we have an outstanding guide to recommend. On a recent trip to this magnificent city, we hired the best guide we’ve ever had. Bes speaks perfect English, is charming, caring and all-around excellent.”

Bes Simsek at bessimsek@hotmail.com.

About $85 per person per day.

ROBERTA DIETER

Irvine