Readers Recommend

Indiana--Donna Rosenthal, Ridgecrest: “Carole Lombard House Bed and Breakfast, 704 Rockhill St., Fort Wayne 46802; telephone (888) 426-9896. The late star’s girlhood home is now a B&B; full of memorabilia; great breakfasts. A festival Oct. 3 will honor her 90th birthday.” Rates: $61.05-$83.25.

Austria--M. Chang, Alhambra: “Hotel Biedermeier im Suennhof, Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 28, A-1030 Vienna; tel. 011-43-1-716-71-507, fax 011-43-1-716-71-503. Near downtown. Don’t leave without visiting its Heurigen restaurant.” Rate: about $211 double.

Scotland--Betty Straus, Redondo Beach: “Loch Duich Hotel, Ardelve by Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DY, tel. 011-44-1599-555-213, fax 011-44-1599-555-214. Nine miles from Isle of Skye and an excellent base for Highlands hiking. Proprietor is a native New Yorker.” Rates: about $44-$57 per person, with breakfast.

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