Curated Recommendations
Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …
Cobblestone Private Travel
“Expertly planned Morocco journeys for culturally curious travelers.
Cobblestone’s founder, Michael Diamond, has been named to Travel + Leisure's A-List on Morocco Travel for the last 7 years. Conde Nast Traveler named him as their 2016 Top Travel Specialist for Morocco.
With nearly two decades of experience designing private travel to Morocco, we want to share our excitement and passion for this unique destination with you. We want to enchant, challenge, and inspire curious travelers. Let us design a customized itinerary that reflects your interests but also, hopefully, surprises you with unforgettable experiences that only we can arrange.”
Frontiers International Travel, Pittsburgh
“As Frontiers' reputation grew in outdoors travel, the Elegant Journeys or Bespoke Department was created in 1983 to respond to increasing requests from our discriminating clientele to assist with deluxe, customized itineraries in addition to their sporting trips. They expected the same core philosophies upon which the company was founded: personalized service, attention to detail and first-hand credibility. We delivered! Now, more than three decades later, this branch of Frontiers is thriving with a loyal, savvy client following. Widely recognized as a top leisure agency we are part of Virtuoso, Four Seasons Preferred Partners, The Dorchester Diamond Club, Belmond, A & K, Linblad Expeditions, Seabourn and Silversea Cruises.”
Kasbah Bab Ourika
“The Kasbah Bab Ourika stands in exceptionally beautiful landscape in the atlas mountains, only 35 minutes from marrakech s international airport. On its hilltop, at the apex of the ourika valley, it looks down to the river, green fields and groves of olives, oranges and lemons, and up to the dazzling snowy mountain peaks
With 360 degree panoramic views, kasbah bab ourika receives warm sunlight all day ending in spectacular sunsets. Guests can relax in individually decorated rooms with their own terraces or unwind by the secluded swimming pool. Above all, the kasbah offers peace and relaxation in spectacular surroundings. A memorable escape from the hustle of the western world.”
L’Mida Marrakech
“Right in the heart of the medina, a few steps away from the spices area, in a narrow alley, lies our restaurant L’mida. Two friends, Omar and Simo, created a chic and trendy Moroccan “table” – whose name is derived from the Moroccan dialect – Darija. Inspired by their culture, their experiences and their journeys, L’mida is a place where Marrakchi traditions are mixed with the love for simple things.
L’Mida is an invitation to dream as you enjoy the spectacular view over the rooftop of the famous medina, with the majestic atlas mountains floating in the background.”
Volubilis Museum
Found within the most visited archaeological site in Morocco, Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed for being “an exceptionally well preserved example of a large Roman colonial town on the fringes of the Empire.” Volubilis was founded in the 3rd century BC as a Berber settlement. Following capture by the Romans two centuries later, the city would become the capital of Mauritania. Lost to Rome in the late 3rd century AD, Volubilis was never recaptured. Volubilis would change hands over the years before abandonment in the 11th century AD.
La Terrasse des Tanneurs
“LA TERRASSE DES TANNEURS is your ultimate shopping destination for all your fashion needs in Fez! Our clothing store offers you a wide range of fashion options, items for men, women and children. We have clothes for all occasions like casual wear, formal wear and formal wear.
We have an incredible collection of high quality clothing from all the best national and international brands. We have everything for your wardrobe, from jeans to evening wear, plus accessories to complete your look. And best of all, everything is at attractive prices!
We also have a team of professionals who can help you find the best looks that suit your style and personality. We are committed to providing the best shopping experience for our customers, so please feel free to drop by our store to check out our wide variety of fashion collections.”
Ibn Battouta Museum
The Museum is a testament to one of the world’s greatest explorers. Visitors will find artifacts, stories, manuscripts and other exhibits telling the stories of his exploits, supposedly as far as Eastern Europe and Asia.
Among the features in the museum are the Life and Travels of Ibb Battouta, a collection of Islamic Art and Architecture and Tangier’s role as a global crossroad and its historic significance.
Royal Medina Spa
“The Royal Medina Spa wecolme you in a traditional Moroccan Hammam to give you a moment of relaxation away from medina bustle. You will enjoy all the traditional Moroccan bathing products and massages for an hour of pleasure.”
Tangier American Legation Museum
The American Legation in Tangier, Morocco is the only US National Historic Landmark located in a foreign country. The building was a gift from Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah to serve as a diplomatic post, which it did for 140 years, from 1821 to 1961 before becoming a museum and cultural research center.
El Minzah Hotel
“El Minzah Hotel Tangier will take you into the mysterious delight of Morocco with its five star service and exquisite gastronomy. True Arabesque woodwork, oriental carpets and arched doorways greet you around the lobby area, where you can enjoy traditional Moroccan tea and perhaps some almond sweets as well.”
Restaurante Diblu
“If you're looking for a delicious Spanish meal, look no further than Diblu! Our dishes are prepared with the freshest and tastiest ingredients, and our warm atmosphere with sea views transports you directly to Spain. Book your table now for an unforgettable dining experience.”
Cunard’s Queen Mary II to Southampton
“Queen Mary 2 is a remarkable flagship, and her style and elegance are legendary. Above all, it‘s the space she offers and the luxury for you to do as little or as much as you wish which set her apart.
Welcome to a true icon. Our flagship is a truly astonishing liner and you’ll find an incredible sense of freedom in the space she offers. Whether you’re in the mood for complete relaxation or something more active, you can find it. Immerse yourself in enthralling entertainment, be indulged in the on board spa, or simply relax with a book in her vast library. You’ll discover remarkable craftsmanship in the elegant staterooms and suites and savoring her many sumptuous restaurants and bars is always a pleasure.”
Villa Mexicana
“Enjoy the Sierra of Chihuahua.
Spacious equipped cabins and a landscape that offers amazing daily views when looking through the window. Enjoying with your family, partner or friends at the Villa Mexicana hotel can become an experience you will never forget.
The Villa Mexicana Creel Mountain Lodge is an important meeting point, a private place with exquisite charm in the decoration, two fireplaces and mountain views. Just a few meters away you will find our restaurant "La Fonda" and our bar "La Cantina" where we have a la carte and buffet food; In our bar, we have live entertainment and sport events transmitted on our HD screens.”
El Chepe Express
“Over 9 hours, the train travels more than 350 km (220 miles) departing from Los Mochis, Sinaloa up to Creel, Chihuahua, a Magical Town (Pueblo Mágico) in the heart of the Sierra Tarahumara, passing through the majestic Copper Canyon.
Cross one of the most imposing mountain range of Mexico through bridges and tunnels, gems of Mexican engineering. All in an environment designed to pamper you with our excellent staff and the comfort of our Express service.
If that’s what you wish, you can stop and explore any of the 5 destinations to discover what is beyond the canyons.
Enjoy a once in a lifetime trip.”
Mama Espinoza’s
Mama Espinoza’s Restaurant is a paean to the Baja 1000; plastered head to toe with inscribed banners, pictures and posters of trucks and dune buggies and motorcycles showing off names like Jorgensen Racing, Vortex, Enduro, Larry Ragland. Brightly colored rally shirts drape themselves from the ceiling. Every kind of liquor and wine stands on shelves above the cash register.
Juan’s Racing Bar and Grill
“A popular hang-out for locals and travelers on the malecon of the Mulege River.
Everyone is welcome including those who still get away with drag-racing along the malecon! A laid-back, hang-out where travelers meet locals in a great location!”
Navajo Women of Monument Valley - by Robert S. McPherson
Robert McPherson, through this oral history of Navajo women living in Monument Valley, provides a unique story of cultural understanding specific to the area. From personal experience and a shared heritage, these women explain their early struggles in life, religious beliefs and sacred teachings, daily activities of a traditional family, and later, battling against cultural loss. Today's rapidly changing world challenges these elders while enticing the young to forget what it means to be Diné. Here, these women share what they want the youth to know. I highly recommend this book to those who wish to learn about the past, understand the present, and consider the future.
Through Navajo Eyes - From Bluff to Monument Valley
This book is the first in a series of written publications accompanied by a digital application for tourists traveling through Southeastern Utah. Its purpose is to make available specific historical and cultural informations, not readily accessible without extensive research.
Travelers will be introduced to a fascinating history and a vanity of cultural teachings as they visit specific sites where it occurred. Come enjoy a memorable, TOTL learning experience from the comfort of your car. Teachings of the Land is at your fingertips.