Readers Recommend

Italy: Hotel Restaurant Corys, Loc. Torreone, No. 6, 52044-Cortona (AR); 011-39-057-560-5141, www.corys.it. “Beautiful four-star hotel just outside the ancient city walls of Cortona has seven rooms, most with panoramic views of the Val di Chiana and Lake

Trasimeno. Restaurant

features Tuscan specialties. Staff friendly, helpful. English spoken.” Rate: $62 per person per day.

--Maryann and Les Guthrie, Redondo Beach

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Pennsylvania: Crime Tour Inc., P.O. Box 17233, Philadelphia 19105-7233; (800) 959-0936, www.phillycrimetour.com. “Ninety-minute walking tour of Philadelphia’s historical district was a hit with my son. The guide spins fascinating stories about crimes that occurred along the waterfront and narrow alleyways of old Philadelphia.”

--Jonna Robinson, Orange

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Wales: Firgrove Country House, Llanfwrog, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 2LL; 011-441-182-702-677. “The house and gardens at this bed-and-breakfast in northern Wales are spectacular. Great breakfast. Knowledgeable owners.” Doubles from $50.

--Larry and Maureen Westfall, San Diego