See
Places to visit
Jeita Grotto's vast caverns and underground river are 20 minutes from the hotels and genuinely world-class. Ride the téléférique from Jounieh Bay up to Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa for the coastline view. In Byblos, wander one of the world's oldest ports — Crusader citadel, old souks, harbour. In Beirut, walk Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael's stairs and galleries, and give the National Museum an hour.
All within 40 minutes of the hotels — easy half-day trips.
Culture
Customs & hospitality
Lebanese hospitality is real and relentless — you will be fed, refilled, and adopted. Accepting a second helping is the sincerest compliment. Dress is stylish but relaxed; churches ask for covered shoulders. A warm hello and a thank-you in Arabic will earn you delighted smiles everywhere.
If you're invited to someone's home, come hungry — resistance is futile.
Phrases
Useful phrases
Marhaba (hello) · Shukran (thank you) · Kifak / Kifik (how are you, to a man / woman) · Sahtein (enjoy your meal — said to you constantly) · Yalla (let's go!) · Tikram (you're welcome). English and French are spoken nearly everywhere.
One 'shukran' goes a very long way.
Money
Currency & payments
Lebanon runs on US dollars in cash — bring what you plan to spend, in small bills ($1s, $5s, $10s, $20s), and crisp notes. Cards are increasingly accepted at hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is still king and ATMs are not dependable. You'll receive change in dollars or Lebanese lira.
Rule of thumb: cash for everything, card as a backup.
Weather
Weather & packing
June is dependable: sunny days around 28–30°C (mid-80s °F) on the coast, with warm evenings that soften after midnight — Kfour sits in the hills, so a light layer is welcome once the dancing pauses. Pack sunglasses, a swimsuit, and comfortable shoes for old-town cobblestones.
Rain in June is vanishingly rare — plan for sunshine.
