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Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Lombok
Climbing Gunung Rinjani -- Demanding, frustrating, yet hugely rewarding, the climb up Mount Rinjani is a highlight of any visit to Lombok. If a climb up a 3,726m-high (12,224-ft.)…
Best Dining Bets in French Polynesia
Wherever the French go, fine food and wine are sure to follow, and French Polynesia is no exception. You will get good food everywhere here, but these are a few of the best places to…
The Best Romantic Hotels & Resorts in French Polynesia
Whether you're on your honeymoon or not, French Polynesia is a marvelous place for romantic escapes. After all, romance and the islands have gone hand-in-hand since the young women of…
The Best Family Hotels & Resorts in French Polynesia
There are no Disney Worlds or other such attractions in the islands. Most tourism here is geared toward honeymooners and other couples. In fact, most resorts in French Polynesia are…
The Best Nightlife in French Polynesia
Don't come to the islands expecting opera and ballet, or Las Vegas-style floor shows either. Other than pub-crawling to bars and nightclubs in Papeete, evening entertainment here…
Recommended Books in Belize
Belize doesn't have a strong literary tradition. However, most gift shops and bookstores around the country have a small collection of locally produced short stories, poetry, fiction,…
Food & Drink in Turkey
As nomads, the Turks were limited by what the land offered and by what could be prepared over a crude open fire, so it's not a stretch to understand how kebaps and köfte became the…
In One Week in Turkey
Frankly, 1 week isn't enough time to explore very much of anything anywhere, let alone Istanbul, the seat of three former world empires. And that doesn't include the 2 days spent on…
The Most Unforgettable Travel Experiences in Southeast Asia
Making Merit (Thailand & Laos): For centuries, the sangha, or monkhood, has lived off the donations of food and money from the community. The tradition continues to this day: Every…
The Best Shopping in Southeast Asia
Antiques (Thailand): Before you head out on vacation, visit some Asian galleries in your home country and take a look at the prices of the items you like. Once you're here, you'll be…
The Best Small Towns and Villages in Southeast Asia
Chiang Saen (Thailand): Crumbling 11th-century temples take you back to the birthplace of the Lanna Kingdom, one of Thailand's wealthiest and most influential. The nearby Golden…
The Most Intriguing Historical Sites in Southeast Asia
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo (Bangkok, Thailand): These two places are number one on every travel itinerary to Bangkok, and rightly so. The palace is indeed grand, with mixtures of…
The Best Hotel Bargains in Southeast Asia
Majestic Grande (Bangkok, Thailand): The Majestic could rightly be called either a small-scale luxury hotel or a bloated boutique hotel. It's in a prime spot off bustling Sukhumvit,…
The Best Luxury Hotels in Southeast Asia
The Oriental, Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand): The original address in Thailand, the Oriental has seen modernization detract from its charms of yesterday, but there's still ambience all…
The Best After-Dark in Southeast Asia
Patpong (Bangkok, Thailand): Yes, that Patpong. If go-go bars and sex shows aren't your style, you'll still find plenty to do. After you're finished shopping in the crowded Night…
The Best Beaches in Southeast Asia
Chaweng Beach (Ko Samui, Thailand): Chaweng is real fun in the sun. The beach itself is gorgeous, with bungalows nestled in the trees just beyond the sand. Behind the beach lies a…
The Best Adventures in Southeast Asia
Exploring Phang Nga Bay (Thailand): From the island of Phuket, sea-canoe operators guide visitors through the caves hidden deep inside the craggy island rocks of Phang-Nga Bay.…
Best Dining Bets in Southeast Asia
Recommended Books & Films in Southeast Asia
Bali (Indonesia) -- Bali Sekala and Nishkala: Essays on Religion, Ritual and Art, by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr., is the seminal text on the labyrinth of beliefs and practices on the island.…
Etiquette in Southeast Asia
"Different countries, different customs," as Sean Connery said to Michael Caine in The Man Who Would Be King. And although each destination covered in this book proves that rule by…
The Best Views in Morocco
Jemaa el Fna (Marrakech): Marrakech's famed square is the setting for an incredible spectacle that begins in the morning with snake charmers, West African Gnaoua musicians, and…
The Best Shopping in Morocco
Marrakech Medina: Almost every form of Moroccan arts and crafts can be found within the souks and shops of Marrakech's medina, and it's this gluttony of choice -- rather than quality…
The Best Markets in Morocco
Aït Ben Haddou: One of the country's most picturesque kasbahs is also one of its most easily accessed. Just a 15-minute drive from the country's movie capital, Ouarzazate, Aït Ben…
History in Morocco
It can be argued that Morocco has the purest human bloodline of any region in Africa. The natives, who inhabited the area more than 3,000 years ago, have been subjected to waves of…
One Week: Marrakech, the Sahara & Fes in Morocco
This busy week is a great mix of history, culture, and landscape. Unless you desperately wish to visit Marrakech, I consider this a better 1-week option, combining both medina and…
Valerie Balint
Valerie Balint is Senior Program Manager of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and author of Guide to Historic Artists’…