Readers Recommend
Russia: Two tour guides--Lydia Smirnova, 15 Krupskay St., Apt. 115, Moscow 117331, 011-7095-138-5459; and Eugenia Snopkovskaya, 376, 25 Peredovikov St., St. Petersburg 195279, 011-7812-529-5175, [email protected]. “The best guides I have encountered. Exceptionally skilled, well educated, outgoing and fluent in English. Both women made the history of Russia’s people, monuments and art come alive in their respective cities.” Rate: $12 per hour plus tips.--Dick Halderman, ewport Beach
France: Farm House Les Hugaux, Chevagny-sur-Guye, 71220 South Burgundy; telephone/fax 011-333-852-462-251. “Well-appointed home in the beautiful Burgundy countryside. Three bedrooms, all with private bath; fully equipped kitchen, pool and garden in idyllic setting.” Rates: about $740 per week in June and July, otherwise about $415. --Angela Harrison,Westlake Village
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