THE DETAILS

Getting There Private taxis from Phnom Penh International Airport cost US$ 40–$50 for the three-hour drive to Kampot. Kep is a 30-minute ride to the southeast.

Where to Stay Le Bokor Palace Mount Bokor; 85533/683-9999; lebokorpalace.com; doubles from US$180. The Columns 37 Phoum 1 Ouksophear, Kampot; 855-92/128300; the-columns.com; doubles from US$53. Knai Bang Chatt Prey Thom, Kep; 855-36/210-310; knaibangchatt.com; doubles from US$320. Villa Romonea Prey Thom, Kep; 855-12/879-486; villaromonea.com; doubles from US$200.

Where to Eat Baraca No. 7, St. 726, Kampot; 855-11/290-434; baraca.org. Tertúlia No. 40, St. 724a, Kampot; 855-10/ 375-182; tertuliakampot.com. The Fish Market Norodom Quay, Kampot; 85512/728-884; fb.com/ fishmarketkampot. The Sailing Club Knai Bang Chatt, Kep; 855-78/737-995; knaibangchatt.com.

What to See La Plantation Kon Sat, Tek Chhou District; 855-17/842-505; kampotpepper.com. Kampot Provincial Museum A small but fascinating collection of artifacts housed since 2015 in Kampot’s old Governor’s Palace; kampotmuseum.org.