Readers recommend

England: Sweet stop

Menier Chocolate Factory, 51-53 Southwark St., London SE1; 011-44-20-7378-1712, 011-44-20-7907-7060 (box office), www.menierchocolatefactory.com. “This renovated chocolate factory is an art gallery, restaurant, bar and theater. We discovered it on our one-night stay in London. The meal and atmosphere were wonderful. We enjoyed bangers and mash (sausage and potatoes) and a salmon fillet served on stir-fried pak choi. How could we not have dessert in an old chocolate factory? Chocolate-studded brioche and butter pudding with Menier chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. We thoroughly enjoyed the decor, and the service was excellent.” Meals $13-$26. Two courses and the show $46.

Kat Colopy and

Wayne Wallace

Dana Point

Spain: 1899 farmhouse

Hotel Posada del Valle, 33549 Collia, Arriondas, Asturias; 011-34-985-841157, fax 011-34-985-841559, www.posadadelvalle.com. “The inn, converted from an 1899 farmhouse, has panoramic views of pasture-covered hillsides, graced by the snowcapped Picos de Europa. The affable British owners, Nigel and Joann Burch, made us feel right at home.” Rates $67-$79 for a double, $53-$65 for a single. Continental breakfast was $5, and a delicious set menu dinner was available for $20. Closed mid-October to April.

Doug and Marie McHenry

San Diego

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