Netherlands Antilles--Ted Hatfield, Culver City: “The Pasanggrahan,...

Netherlands Antilles--Ted Hatfield, Culver City: “The Pasanggrahan, P.O. Box 151, Philipsburg, St. Martin; telephone 011-599-5-23588, fax 011-599-5-22885. The most beautiful hotel on the Dutch side of St. Martin. Moderate rates, especially for a beachfront hotel.” Rates: $157.44-$194.34.

New Zealand--Lynn Pitts, Bakersfield: “The Beacon, 24 Blair St., Wellington; tel. 011-64-4-801-7275. Hot new restaurant opened in March 1997. Wonderfully fresh food in a charming bistro setting in a historical section.” Entrees: $14-$15.

Northern Ireland--Jere Springer, Glendora: “Joan Pyne’s B&B;, 36 Great James St., Londonderry BT48 7EQ; tel. 011-44-1504-269-691. Attractively furnished, remodeled Victorian. Great Irish breakfast. Five-minute walk to town center, museums, shopping and bus depot. Helpful hostess.” Rates: from about $28 per person.

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