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California--Turk Timur, Laguna Beach: “Monterey Hotel, 406 Alvarado St., Monterey 93940; telephone (800) 727-0960. Charming, renovated Victorian hotel, a three-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf.†Rates: $109-$299, with breakfast, tea, bedtime snack.
England--Elizabeth Slater, Claremont: “Street Farm Bed & Breakfast, Lower Street, Fittleworth, West Sussex RH20 1EN; tel. 011-44-1798-865-885, fax 011-44-1798-865-870. Beautifully remodeled farmhouse in green countryside, near train station (one hour, 20 minutes to London).†Rates: about $43-$50 per person.
Hawaii--Susan Halas, Wailuku, Hawaii: “Old Lahaina Book Emporium, 834 Front St., Lahaina, Maui 96761; tel. (808) 661-1399. More than 10,000 used books, from beach reading to first editions.†Cost: half or less of retail.
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