Readers Recommend
New Zealand: Country lodge
Tokarahi Homestead, 47 Dip Hill Road, Tokarahi; 011-64-3-
431-2500, fax 011-64-3-431-2551, www.homestead.co.nz. “Beautifully restored 19th century country house with gracious hosts, Mike and Lyn Gray. A fascinating area of New Zealand. Within a drive of 30 minutes or less are Maori rock paintings, prehistoric fossil beds, penguin colonies and the historic town of Oamaru. Three-course evening meals upon request.†Doubles from $104.
Janet and Peter Grossman
Topanga
France: Paris flat
Le Vieux Paris, P.O. Box 460, Camarillo, CA 93010; (323) 860-
9868, www.levieuxparis.com. “Charming studio apartment, in the Mouffetard area of Paris, with kitchen, bath and plenty of hot water. The view from our window was outstanding. A minute away from our front door was the outdoor market.†From $650 per week.
Simon and Nancy Waltzer
Thousand Oaks
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