France: Impeccable in Normandy

“ON a recent visit to Normandy, we discovered a charming bed and breakfast conveniently situated near historical and cultural sites.

“The accommodations, furnished in antiques, were impeccable, with a generous continental breakfast included. We recommend Denneville’s Chambres d’Hotes to everyone.”

Doubles from $50.

Chambres d’Hotes, Le Bourg, 2 Rue de Varreville, Denneville 50580; 011-33-2-33-07-17-02.

CLAIRE JEFFREY

Torrance

California: B&B; means bed, boat

“AT Dockside Boat and Bed in Long Beach, we enjoyed a fun, unusual overnight stay on a luxury yacht for about the cost of a traditional bed and breakfast. Close to the Queen Mary, the aquarium and many restaurants.”

Rates from $200 per night, double occupancy, including continental breakfast. Extra guests $25 each, with a total capacity of five.

Dockside Boat and Bed, Dock No. 5, Rainbow Harbor, Long Beach 90802; (800) 436-2574 or (562) 436-6111, www.boatandbed.com/longbeach.html.

DOROTHY MULL

Irvine