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Australia: Experience life on a farm
"I took my 10-year-old son to stay on a real working farm, the Hanericka Farmstay, in Australia. We felt like part of the family. They cooked us fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner. We went horseback riding, fed the animals, milked goats, rode motorbikes. They have more than 6,000 acres of beautiful countryside. We also had a bonfire with billy tea and damper. A unique Australian experience." Double rooms from $197.
Hanericka Farmstay, McRorie's Road, Yerong Creek, N.S.W. 2642; 011-61-2-6920-3709, http://www.hanericka.com.au .
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California: Solvang's charm
"WINE Valley Inn in Solvang offers old-world ambience, comfort and romance. Smell a wonderful nearby bakery and grapes from a vineyard. This inn is a must-stay if you visit lovely Solvang." Doubles from $89.
Wine Valley Inn, 1564 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, CA 93463; (800) 824-6444, winevalleyinn.com.
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