Are these travel guides free?

Yes — every Splendid guide is free to read in full. We're independently funded, through subscriptions, books and a small number of partnership editorials, never by hotel commissions.

How current are the recommendations?

Each guide is dated. We refresh major destinations annually, and add notes when restaurants close or hotels change hands. Always cross-check before booking.

Can I get a custom itinerary?

Yes. Our concierge service designs bespoke itineraries based on the destinations and stays we cover. See our Concierge page for details.

Travel Guides

Curated guides to the cities and regions Splendid keeps returning to. First-hand itineraries, the hotels we trust, the restaurants worth the booking and the small details that turn a good trip into one you remember.

A Splendid Guide to the Island of Bali

An insider's guide to Bali after a year of being based here. Editor-in-Chief April Windsor on the hotels she returns to most, the restaurants she sends friends to.