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The Dove Inn is a Victorian-era B&B nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills in the charming town of Golden.

The only way to see the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound is by kayak.

One of the best and cheapest eating experiences in Honolulu is the Saturday morning Farmers Market at Kapiolani Community College.

A nice surprise.

We just returned from a trip to Germany and Austria.

The International Garden Festival, running until Oct. 5, is very special and worth the trip to Reford Gardens.

I recommend EVA Airways as a wonderful way to fly to Hanoi.

My niece, Julie McKay, and I had our second two-hour session at Thermae Bath Spa in January.

CALIFORNIA Comfort in the desert I recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and private desert getaway.

FRANCE Farm cottages We found two beautiful cottages (Nos. 716 and 815) on a 17th century farm in the quiet Vaucluse region.

CALIFORNIA Taking it SLO A contemporary bed and breakfast with modern touches in a serene setting in San Luis Obispo.

UTAH Indian art shop When in the Four Corners area, don’t miss the extraordinary Twin Rocks trading post.

WASHINGTON STATE At home with George I highly recommend the George Washington Inn on the Olympic Peninsula.

ITALY Mamma mia! Look!

VANUATU Tropical chilling Last fall, we were sailing around the Vanuatu islands, just west of Fiji.

ITALY Florence central Johanna’s elegant bed and breakfast residence right in the center of Florence is charming, comfortable and affordable.

BRITAIN A Churchill home Chartwell in Kent, one of the homes of Winston Churchill, provides an intimate portrait of the British leader.

FRANCE Country retreat We rented a private house in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France, close to Toulouse and the Tour de France.

INDIA Great moments My husband and I just completed a plane-train-auto trip arranged by Jaipur-based Indian Moments.

ITALY Ancient tower In October, we stayed at a farm near Parma that was fantastic, Antica Torre.

AUSTRIA Comfort and joy My husband, Sonne, and I stayed here.

CANADA Blooming wonders My favorite meditation image is from Butchart Gardens [above] in November, a tapestry of colors.

UTAH Heaven in minutes The Castle Valley Inn is a beautiful, comfortable and affordable selection.

ARGENTINA No garden-variety tour Buenos Aires can be an overwhelming city -- think New York mixed with Paris.

WASHINGTON Old-time flavor At Olympic National Park this past summer, we stayed at Kalaloch Lodge inside the park.

SOUTH AFRICA Time for Siesta Johannesburg is spread out like Los Angeles.

CANADA Posh rental digs The Rundles Morris House is one of the most luxurious places to stay in southwestern Ontario.

BRITAIN Garden in the Cotswolds A somewhat hidden Cotswolds gem is the family-owned Mill Dene Garden that is set around an ancient Cotswold water mill.

BRAZIL Seaside serenity I would like to recommend the charming Hotel Encanto de Itapoan [above].

IRELAND Dublin manor Doreen Gleeson runs a wonderful country house on 16 acres of beautiful gardens and trees.

BELGIUM Serene stay Antwerp, renowned for its diamonds, chocolates, art and fashion scene, is home to a great B&B.

BELGIUM Serene stay Antwerp, renowned for its diamonds, chocolates, art and fashion scene, is home to a great B&B.

IRELAND Wining, dining This wine bar serves four glasses from each bottle (in other words, you get a large glass) and offers excellent food.

FranceA sisterly welcome This delightful B&B in Amboise offers charming décor, a great breakfast and beautiful gardens in a former convent with seven rooms plus a garden cottage.

BRITAINFrench and friendly Le Champignon Sauvage (the Wild Mushroom) is a wonderful French restaurant in the Cotswolds.

We were pleasantly surprised to find a fine restaurant in Exeter on the way to Sequoia National Park.

This is a picture of our group as we listen to what is an amazing education on Venice.

Homey feel at the Homestead resort in UtahFifteen minutes outside of Park City, Utah, we stayed at a homey resort called the Homestead in Midway.

“Our family met at the Laughing Water Ranch and experienced an incredible eight days.

“Friends and I stayed at the French Quarter Suites in May for the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans [above].

“The high-energy duo of Marley Taylor and Chris Phillips (a.k.a.

“In June, we rented a gorgeous 700-year- old home in La Roque Gageac on the Dordogne River in France.

italy Roman ramble “I spent four weeks living in Rome, and my assistant had bought me ‘City Walks: Rome.’

Country Gardens B&B & Intercontinental Presidente Puerto Vallarta Banderas Bay Resort