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Britain

Regally transported

Woburn Abbey is a spectacular 18th century Georgian mansion an hour’s drive from London. It offers tours of the beautiful state apartments and a fabulous art collection.

Woburn Abbey, Woburn, Bedfordshire MK17 9WA; 011-44-15-25-290-333, www.woburn abbey.co.uk. Tours of house and gardens $20

Roberta Hopkins

Rossmoor

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Ireland

A taste of Galway

Galway City has a wonderful restaurant called Martine’s. It serves exquisite homemade soups, baked goods and desserts and the finest seafood dishes in all of Galway.

Martine’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, 21 Quay St., Galway; 011-353-91-565-662, www .winebar.ie. Main courses from $20.

Diana Dolan

Santa Monica