Travel Tidbits
We found Bali, Indonesia, a wonderful location to visit. The only caveat from our trip is that it was hot and humid in April, although we experienced no rain. We would recommend a Bali visit, particularly in combination with a trip to Australia or Asia. — MYRNA PLOST, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
In the harbor on São Jorge, Azores, they were celebrating the Feast of the Holy Spirit during our visit (in June). Large tents were erected to serve as restaurants, and our group ate traditional Azorean fare, including pork, linguica, blood sausage, octopus and taro root, not to mention Holy Spirit sopa (soup) — broth ladled over bread and cabbage. — CAROLE WARDELL, Spring Valley, NY
In Turin, Italy, our favorite pasta was a regional specialty, agnolotti (mini-ravioli with a hearty meat filling). The agnolotti were served as a side dish and the sauces varied: sage-flavored butter sauce or a cream sauce with melted cheese. — CHRISTINA SEBELIUS, Los Angeles, CA




On São Miguel, Azores, the Furnas Valley is covered with geysers and thermal pools. We watched as our lunch of cozido (stew) was cooked in the ground by geothermal energy, then we drove to the Terra Nostra Garden Hotel (www.jpmoser.com/terra_nostra_garden_hotel-r.html) where it was served to us in grand style. There were fantastic botanical gardens and ...
We had the best meal of our trip to the Azores at Restaurante Lita (Travessa da Alfândega, 9970-339, Sta. Cruz das Flores; phone 0031 292 592 245) — a pure treasure. We ate outside on the second-floor balcony, overlooking the sea. It was a bit more expensive than we were used to, but for €33 ...
If you’ll be shopping overseas and want to know the Customs regulations on what you can bring back, visit the website www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel. — CLAUDIA REED, Las Vegas, NV
In Angara on the Azorean island of Terceira, the Festival of Saint John takes place for nine days in late June. Unfortunately for the jet-lagged, parades, concerts ...