Readers recommend

France: Cheap and tasty

Aux Vieux Cedres, 187 Rue St. Jacques, Paris 75005; 011-33-1-43-25-57-15. “This bare-bones Lebanese sandwich shop -- six stools facing a blank wall -- has zero atmosphere. It puts all the emphasis on the food and elaborate side dishes. Perfect for take-away or a picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg), which is opposite the shop diagonally. All items are made fresh while you wait.” Less than $10 per person.

Joy Mosse

Beverly Hills

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Greece: Luxury resort

The Peninsula at Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort, Elounda, Crete, 72100; 011-30-2841-04-19-03, www.summithotels.com or www.portoelounda.com. “The Peninsula is the newest and most exclusive section of this beautiful resort. Our two-story villa had its own seawater swimming pool and private beach. We were treated like royalty. It’s in a gorgeous part of Crete.” One-bedroom villas from $365 to $877 a night.

Mimi Novak

Torrance