The city’s evolution from day trip to destination is such that you can spend a long weekend there without visiting any historic sites, and not even miss them.

This is a country of lively urban centers, green hills, tea plantations, high mountains and game parks blessedly free of safari jeep traffic jams.

This polished little shop describes its business as men’s lingerie.

The drowsy capital Paramaribo is defined by a diversity of cultures, colonial architecture and New World history.

This Pacific beachfront hotel is on the high end of the local spectrum, but no one could call it overpriced.

You needn’t be an industry insider to attend a Delhi book party, which brings together an artsy, youngish crowd.

To the Editor: Regarding,“Personal Journeys: Meals Worth a Flight (Or a Cab Ride)”by Mimi Sheraton (April 26): What a pleasure to see an essay again on the back page. For many, the absence of the personal essay in the Travel section has felt like the death of friends with whom we’ve corresponded for years. Ms. Sheraton’s musings made me hungry, less for eel and bauernwurst, than for reading about a fellow traveler’s thoughts and adventure. Please bring back the Sunday essay. Roscoe F. Ward.

To the Editor: Regarding“Save or Splurge in London”(April 26): Surely budget travelers can have a more exciting day in London than the one suggested in your recent article. There is no need to eat in chain restaurants and to shop at thrift shops.

Luxury travelers looking for a deal should check out Abercrombie&Kent’s one-day online countdown sale, along with promotions by several hotels.