California--Susan Williams, Lake Forest: “Montecito-Sequoia Family Vacation...
California--Susan Williams, Lake Forest: “Montecito-Sequoia Family Vacation Camp, 8000 Generals Highway, Box 858, Kings Canyon National Park 93633; telephone (800) 227-9900. Wonderful for families. Weekly rate includes room, great food and activities such as sailing, fencing, watercolors, etc.” Rates: $645.75-$729.75, adult; $582.75-$682.50, ages 2-12.
Florida--William Perry, Torrance: “Hotel Jacaranda, 19 E. Main St., Avon Park 33825; tel. (941) 453-2211. My wife and I stayed here the first time in 1945. It is truly a visit into the past (built in 1926).” Rates: from $37.45 single, $42.80 double.
Ireland--Daniel S. Connelly, Santa Ana: “Breakwater Valley B&B;, Crookhaven, Skibbereen, West Cork; tel. 011-353-28-35443. Four modern rooms with private baths. Co-owner Timmy Joe O’Driscoll catches salmon for meals.” Rates: about $30 per person; $26 for three-course dinner.
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