Lunch & Dinner
Right on the river and open 24/7, Khatulistiwa Café does tasty renditions of classics, such as the spicy coconut milk–based noodle soup laksa (Jln. Tunku Abdul Rahman; 60-82-248-896; entrées, $3–$7). The rice, tofu, and noodle dishes at Perfect Vegetarian Food have Chinese and Malay influences (Jln. Green Hill; no phone; entrées, $1–$3).

Tip
Stop by the market that sprawls for several blocks on Jalan Satok and starts on Saturday afternoons, continuing through lunchtime on Sunday. Items for sale include fruits and vegetables, batik clothing, toys, and good street food (fried noodles, smoked fish, barbecued chicken, and more).

Under $225 a day

Where
Mount Desert Island, Maine

Why
Acadia National Park covers much of Mount Desert Island's 108 square miles. Beyond its boundaries, the towns on the island's eastern shore see many tourists (most notably Bar Harbor, a popular cruise port); those on the western shore, or "quiet side," including Southwest Harbor, are still home to boatbuilders and fishermen. The park itself is filled with manicured carriage paths that meander through the woods and hiking trails that lead to several peaks.

Room
In sleepy Southwest Harbor, the Kingsleigh Inn's rooms are small but pleasant, with a mix of modern and Victorian furnishings. The real draws, however, are innkeeper Dana Moos's three-course breakfasts (grapefruit brûlé, anyone?) and scrumptious afternoon nibbles (207-244-5302; kingsleighinn.com; doubles, $120–$295).

Lunch & Dinner
This is lobster country: Have a roll from the Seafood Ketch in Southwest Harbor while the waves lap at your ankles (McMullin Ave.; 207-244-7463; entrées, $17–$29). Visitors and year-rounders mingle at the convivial Red Sky, where much of the menu is local and organic (14 Clark Point Rd.; 207-244-0476; entrées, $17–$29).

Tip
Spend a day biking or driving the 27-mile Park Loop Road, which circles the island. Stop for eggy popovers at the Jordan Pond House, roughly midway if you leave from Bar Harbor (207-276-3316), and cap off the excursion by climbing Cadillac Mountain—on two wheels or four—for a spectacular sunset.