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You’ll find plenty of good hotels in Vietnam’s emerald hills. But if you’re looking for an experience that’s both more cost-effective and more authentic, opt for a village homestay. In the Mekong Delta; the Central Highlands; the Cham Islands; and in such quieter corners of the no...
Blake Horn for Lonely Planet 7. Wander off the beaten track in Extremadura Portugal-bordering Extremadura plunges visitors into one of Spain’s least-touristed corners and is well worth a visit. The secluded Jerte, Ambroz and La Vera valleys reveal half-timbered houses, snow-topped mountains ...
The small village of Mustafapaşa, with its rock-carved chapels, St Nicholas Monastery and otherworldly cave hotels, is worth seeking out for its beauty alone. But its fascinating Coffee Museum, lifting a lid on the origins and history of türk kahve, is the icing on the cake. After ...
A chef at Oistins Fish Fry, Barbados. Kyle Babb for Lonely Planet 8. Barbados Best for beach access and fish fries When it comes to the best tropical vacations on a budget,Barbadosis one of the most affordableall-around destinationsin theCaribbean. Sinceall of its sugar-sand beachesare publ...
Planning tip:Most hotels and resorts are hours away. When visiting Gordon’s Beach, factor in several hours for driving to the beach, spending a decent amount of time there and returning to your accommodations. Fill your gas tank before you go, and while an SUV is not required, walking sh...
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The Aga Khan’s own beach at the heart of his VIP resort, the Consorzio Costa Smeralda. This gilded enclave of starry hotels and restaurants is perched on a dramatic section of coast where wind-whipped granite boulders tumble down fjord-like inlets into that famous emerald sea. The so-called...
We’ve trailed to the dark ends of the Earth to find the best ice hotels. Sub-zero hospitality has never been this cool. Iglu Dorf – Gstaad, Switzerland Built using traditional igloo techniques, but with tunnels connecting each of the 11 rooms, it takes around 3000 hours to create theIg...
Downtown Toronto makes an extremely convenient base, particularly around the Entertainment and Financial Districts, which have plenty of family-friendly hotels and restaurants, excellent public transportation and a stash of attractions that will appeal to both younger visitors and their parents. Families ...