READERS RECOMMEND
Nevada: French tastes near Tahoe
"MIRABELLE is a romantic, French delight in Stateline, hidden in a strip center minutes from the major hotels. Great for a special occasion. Its fixed-price dinner, at $33, includes appetizer, entree and dessert. Delicious, creative choices are offered with generous portions. Nice wine list, also, and very professional service."
Mirabelle, 290 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline, NV 89449; (775) 586-1007, http://www.mirabelletahoe.com . Entrees from $17.50.
ROZ SALZMAN
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Sardinia: By bike
"FOR recreational cyclists, Sardinia is a hidden treasure, and Dolcevita Bike Tours is a real gem. The island is full of history — prehistoric towers, Roman ruins, medieval towns — and the routes include road and off-road riding through rolling hills and along the breathtaking coast. Accommodations are comfortable, and the food and wine are terrific. "
Eight-day tours start at $1,140, which includes hotels, meals and admission to historic sites; bike rental is $100 more.
Dolcevita Bike Tours, 16 Viale Segni, Pula (CA) Italy 09010; 011-39-070-920-9885, http://www.dolcevitabiketours.com .
DAWN SETZER
Glendale
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