Food speaks the language of place—and the most meaningful journeys linger long after the last glass is raised and the final course cleared. In these curated foodie escapes, every bite becomes a passport, each flavor stamped with spice, story, and terroir. Designed for the well-traveled gourmand who seeks culture through cuisine, each itinerary pairs extraordinary destinations with unforgettable feasts—led by visionary chefs, vintners, and artisans. From sipping wine in the company of elephants to roasting coffee with Indigenous tribes, here’s where to go (and what to taste) next.
Wine & Wildlife: Cape Town to Botswana
Perfect for: Travelers whose palate is as adventurous as their passport.
This six-night journey begins in the cosmopolitan cradle of Cape Town at the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel, where historic grandeur meets Table Mountain views and impeccable fine dining. From there, you’ll travel into the heart of South Africa’s famed Winelands, staying on a historic Franschhoek estate surrounded by vineyard-studded valleys. Days are spent sipping world-class vintages and exploring the surrounding culinary scene, where local farm-to-table fare and masterfully crafted tasting menus reign supreme. The final leg delivers you to Botswana’s wild beauty—Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta—for intimate safari lodge stays and open-air meals beneath star-pierced skies. Expect sundowners with a view of the elephants, traditional music around an African boma, and chef-prepared meals infused with the spirit of the land. For more information, visit www.belmond.com.
Andean Feast: Peru’s Great Food Adventure
Perfect for: Those who pair altitude with appetite.
Peru’s nine-night itinerary is a whirlwind of altitude, elegance, and ancestral flavor. This foodie escape begins in Lima with ceviche masterclasses and rooftop pisco tastings. Fly to Cusco and settle into the Sacred Valley, where riverside lunches follow visits to Maras salt pans and the terraces of Moray. Board the Hiram Bingham train to Machu Picchu, sip cocktails at altitude, and dine on Andean fare against mist-shrouded peaks. In Cusco, shop local markets before dinner at the city’s most inventive kitchen, Mauka. Then, board the Andean Explorer train for a two-night journey across Lake Titicaca, stopping to explore floating Uros islands and witness sunrise in one of the world’s most ethereal settings. With every course and every mile, Peru unfolds as a gourmet revelation. For more information, visit www.belmond.com.
Taste of Taiwan: The Ultimate Foodie Adventure
Perfect for: Diners who collect flavors like souvenirs.
Over eight days and seven nights, this gastronomic whirlwind across Taiwan blends street eats, ancestral recipes, and avant-garde cuisine. In Taipei, Michelin-acclaimed night markets offer piping-hot black pepper buns and medicinal herbal soups, while private cooking lessons teach the elusive art of xiao long bao. Beyond the city, the journey leads to Wulai, a mountain village where aboriginal cuisine sings with earthy authenticity—boar, barrel-roasted chicken, and sticky rice in bamboo. Roam Hakka villages to discover cultural influences behind ginger pork intestines and hand-pounded mochi. In Hualien, roast coffee with Indigenous tribes on an oceanfront plantation then hike Taiwan’s wild Taroko Gorge before returning to Taipei for bespoke cocktails and a private fusion tasting in a chef’s apartment. It’s a complete immersion in Taiwan’s dynamic culinary identity. For more information, visit www.remotelands.com.
Delicious Hong Kong: A Foodie Tour
Perfect for: Travelers who seek taste over ticking boxes.
In just three days, this curated extension distills the essence of Hong Kong’s culinary scene, where street-level noodle stalls and Michelin-starred restaurants coexist in thrilling harmony. Begin with the Mid-Levels escalator and a market stroll before diving into Central’s food alleys for everything from soy milk and fresh buns to 60-year-old pudding recipes. Evenings ascend to culinary opulence—like a meal at Caprice, the city’s celebrated French restaurant with three Michelin stars. Day two dives into Sham Shui Po’s no-frills food gems, where locals line up for rice rolls and braised goose. Round out the experience with a visit to the Chi Lin Monastery and a refined waterfront dinner at Angelini. It’s a short but sumptuous crash course in culinary Hong Kong. For more information, visit www.remotelands.com.
Coquelicot: Châlons-en-Champagne to Jaulgonne
Perfect for: Those who like their rivers slow and their pours sparkling.
Step aboard Coquelicot, a floating villa that drifts through France’s legendary Champagne region with effortless elegance. Your seven-day river cruise begins in Châlons-en-Champagne with a flute of Veuve Clicquot before descending into its ancient chalk cellars. Each day balances tranquil river cruising with extraordinary private experiences: visit Dom Pérignon’s abbey in Hautvillers, savor biodynamic vintages at Leclerc Briant, and enjoy multi-course meals curated by your onboard chef. In Reims, step into the rarefied world of Maison Ruinart for an intimate tasting of vintages aged for decades beneath the city’s limestone bones. Nights are for gala dinners on the deck, toasts beneath star-dusted skies, and dreams of bubbles to come. For more information, visit www.belmond.com.
An Epicurean Journey Through Spain and France
Perfect for: History lovers with a hunger for haute cuisine.
This nine-day journey through the Basque Country and Bordeaux reveals Europe’s most dynamic food frontiers. Begin in San Sebastián, Spain’s coastal gourmet capital, where pintxos bars pile anchovies on artisan bread and cider flows in traditional sidrerías. Then, explore Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum and the rugged coastlines made famous by HBO’s Game of Thrones. Cross into France to discover Biarritz, an old-world resort town known for its grand architecture and red-pepper Espelette harvests. Continue into Bordeaux, where wine cellars in Saint-Émilion and Arcachon’s seaside oyster shacks invite slow indulgence. With private vineyard tours, pepper farms, and luxury hotels throughout, this trip fuses history, terroir, and timeless elegance. For more information, visit www.abercrombiekent.com.