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B&Bs

Asheville, NC UU owned outdoor hot tub retreat. The Lodge sleeps six, The Loft, 2. 26 massage therapists, cold plunge, sauna, all amenities. Experience Shoji Spa & Lodge. www.shojiretreats.com. (828) 299-0999.

Autumn in Vermont Oct. 16-18. Springfield UU Congregation offers Bed and Breakfast hospitality, $80-$125/night. Convenient to fall events and activities in southern VT. (802) 885-1156 or dkemble at vermontel dot net.

B&B in the Nation's Capital Members of All Souls Church, Unitarian, offer guest rooms in their homes. All proceeds to the church. Details at www.all-souls.org.

B&B in the S.W. Florida Sunshine Join us in our tropical paradise while staying with a UU host family in Fort Myers/Sanibel-year round (based on availability). Information packet at (239) 561-2700 or email to uuchurch at uucfm dot org. More details on church website at www.uucfm.org

Downeast Maine B&B and rental Sorrento farmhouse. Convenient to Acadia National Park. "Welcoming" UU family hosts. (207) 422-3564, email basscove at downeast dot net, or website www.basscovefarm.com

London Bed and Breakfast Friendly home, minutes from Kew Botanical Gardens, Underground, National Archives, central London. Lovely double room, private bath, off-street parking. Contact Maura O'Sullivan: vsiska27 at hotmail dot com or (970) 226-5660.

Mid-Coast Maine B&B Experience the sea coast, kayakers always welcome. Sunset B&B South Bristol, 13 miles from Damariscotta. (207) 644-8849, www.sunsetbnb.com, kayndick at sunsetbnb dot com.

Newport, RI Getaway Escape to Newport, RI for a day or long weekend: May 21-25, 2010. Attractions include mansions, beaches, Spring Boat Show, and Channing's Memorial Church. Members host to benefit the church. Rates: $80 sgl, $95 dbl/night. Details at www.channingchurch.org

Southern Vermont Chester guest cottage during Fall foliage Oct. 3-17, 1st morning maple quiche breakfast, kitchen stocked with goodies, sleeps six, 2 night min., $80/night, all proceeds to our UU church (802) 875-5101, driver.da at gmail dot com.

Williamsburg, VA, UU B&B Lovely rooms available in congregants' homes. All proceeds to the congregation. $50-$70 per night. Small deposit required. Light breakfast. Liz Snyder (757) 220-5415 elizabeth3rd at verizon dot net.

Events & Tours

JOIN CAROL CHRIST (She Who Changes: Re-Imagining the Divine in the World) ON A GODDESS PILGRIMAGE IN CRETE. Explore ancient sites. Walk sacred paths. Dance a labyrinth by the sea. www.goddessariadne.org, e-mail institute at goddessariadne dot org.(541) 345-8306.

Minister in Paradise, St. John, USVI UUF St. John invites you to minister to our congregation for a week, month, or a few months. For five years, our 30 member congregation has enhanced spiritual growth with a visiting minister program. www.uufstjohn.org. Great sabbatical opportunity or change of pace for retired ministers. Apartment and vehicle provided. Contact vikibrown2 at yahoo dot com.

South Carolina Lowcountry Extraordinary learning experiences, foodie field trips, information for mindful travelers. Curated by a native cultural anthropologist. www.laurasguide.com

Trips for Travel Addicts! Travel with small groups (12-16) of UUs and friends. Updated 2010 Schedule: China in April, Provence/Paris in September, Tuscany Spa Week in September/October, Egypt/Jordan in November. Interested? Roommates arranged. See www.eileenstraveladventures.com or contact Eileen's Travel Adventures (781) 925-1612, EBaker8991 at comcast dot net.

Trips for Travel Addicts!!! Travel with small groups (12-16) of UUs and friends. 2010 Schedule: China in April, Provence/Paris in September, Tuscany Spa Week in September/October, Egypt/Jordan in November. Interested? Roommates arranged. See www.eileenstraveladventures.com

Worldviews 2000 Trips: Summer 2009 New Mexico & Asia 2009-10 Join Roger Harmon, UU Albuquerque, Cultural Anthroplogist, Photographer, and maximum 12 others for: New Mexico native harvest and festival season Aug. 8-15, 2009; Luang Prabang & northern Laos . Dec. 22-Jan.2; Northern and Central Vietnam Jan. 2-15, and Extension to Cambodia through Jan.20; Kyrgyzstan , Summer 2010. Experience Culture(s)! Details at www.worldviews2000.com, harmon_roger at yahoo dot com, (505) 254-4666.

Rental Properties

Beautiful South of France House rentals/painting holidays. Inexpensive. Jennifer Griffith, Chemin Faience, 34800 Clermont Herault, France. jennifer.griffith at free dot fr, (+33) 467-96-97-13, http://chez.soleil.free.fr.

Chester, Nova Scotia Scotch Cove Cottage is a century home, fully equipped, sleeps 5. Private dock with deep water mooring. Private yard & garden. Halifax, Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg within 45 min. $3,000/month. (920) 922-8321 or eflood at sbcglobal dot net.

Downeast Maine Lake-front cottage surrounded by state forest, 3 BR, 2 BA, sleeps 8, fully equipped, linens provided. Canoe, kayaks to explore 700-acre lake. Enjoy the peaceful, crystal-clear lake, bustling Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park. (207) 479-4380.

Italian Farmhouse and Villas I have over 130 affordable properties in the best locations, and as a fellow UU, I will donate 5% of any UU member reservation to the UU congregation of your choice. Please mentions this ad. http://italianvillarentals.com, rick at italianvillarentals dot com or +1 203 984 3499.

Mexico San Miguel de Allende Grand two-bedroom colonial home. Quaint mountain town, maid/cook. $895 plus tax/week. (212) 929-5317. www.casariley.com

Paris Beautiful renovated one-bedroom near the Marais. Sleeps 2. Metro, bus nearby. $1100/week. (781) 237-0153. parisapartment at verizon dot net.

San Miguel De Allende, Mexico Two charming, centrally located 2-bedroom apartments. $400 weekly, $1000 monthly. Cable, internet, weekly maid service. www.capelabodega.com (508) 896-7732.