Readers Recommend

Mexico: Erica Goebel, Los Angeles--Casa Viv, Privada Lopez Mateos No. 3, Colonia San Antonio, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato; 011-524-15-152-3012, www.casaviv.com. “Room for one or two people in a private home. Host is helpful but not intrusive. Private bath, patio. Sparkling clean, artfully decorated. Fifteen-minute walk on cobblestone streets to town’s central garden.” Rates: $35 single, $45 double, breakfast included.

France: Reed Hanks, Oceanside--Cafe Central, 11 rue Granet, Aix-en-Provence; 011-33-4-4221-1000. “Small, wonderful neighborhood restaurant. Breads, desserts made in house (try the fondant au chocolat). My lunch, with a quarter-liter of wine, was $16. Music at night.”

Tennessee: Jan Ouellette, Valencia--Bridge View Inn, 117 Forest Ave., Chattanooga 37405; (423) 267-8439, www.bridgeviewinn.com. “Casual yet elegant B&B; downtown. Three bedrooms, private baths. Observation deck overlooks town, Tennessee River and mountains. Sun deck with hot tub.” Rates: $100-$150 double, with full breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese.

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