Food & Wine Tours and Vacations

Every person’s food interests are different, and you should choose a destination that aligns with yours. You may want more insight into the history of Italian food, prefer the spicy flavors of Thailand, or wish to indulge in the smoky tastes of Argentina.

The best food and wine destinations usually give you a range of flavors and experiences. To help you get started, here are some of our favorite places in the world for food and wine:

• Italy: As one of the most famous food and wine destinations in the world, Italy is a blend of traditional flavors and culinary heritage connecting rustic cuisine to modern techniques, home-cooked authenticity, to elaborate exclusive tasting menus.
• Japan: From sushi to sake, ramen to hand-pulled noodles, Japan’s cuisine is famous around the world for its exquisite layered flavors and connection to tradition
• Vietnam: From colorful and tropical local ingredients to French-inspired techniques, Vietnam’s culinary traditions are tantalizing, authentic, and endlessly flavorful, with dishes ranging from world-famous soups to cozy fried spring rolls and rich coffee.
• Morocco: Home to one of the best cities in the world for street food, Morocco is an exciting celebration of flavor shaped by a history of trade, landscape, and weather for plenty of dishes balancing texture with savory and sweet.

Italy and France are often the first countries that come to mind when thinking of wine tasting, but with emerging winelands, celebrated varietals, and award-winning flavors found around the world, the following regions also offer unique and unforgettable wine tasting experiences:

• Australia: Home to some of the world’s most celebrated winegrowing regions, Australia’s diverse landscape and distinctive natural elements set it apart with oenological flavors specific to stunning micro-regions and chefs focusing on hyper-local ingredients.
• South Africa: With inspiration from ancient cultures and rugged scenery, the wine and food around South Africa combine innovative ideas and ancient ingredients for an unforgettable and tasty collaboration.
• Argentina: Passion, history, and heritage have made their way into the wine and food, where Argentine vineyards date back to the 16th century and demonstrate how locals use local flavors to celebrate life’s daily pleasures.

Spain: The variety of food and wine options in Spain create a kaleidoscope of experiences, from Michelin-starred restaurants pairing flavors to centuries-old vineyards connecting modern tastes with the past.

From a cooking class to becoming a spice connoisseur, there are plenty of unique ways to experience food culture around the world. Whatever your interests, our favorite culinary experiences for travelers include:

• Pack an elegant picnic and enjoy the regal ambiance of the Versailles Gardens in Paris, France
• Visit a small monastery to learn about the historical essence of local ingredients and exquisite flavor in Umbria, Italy
• Sample delicious Nubian dishes and flavors during a private cooking lesson in Egypt
• Discover a city, a local cuisine, and Michelin-starred restaurants in a single experiential tour of Bangkok, Thailand

Whether interested in visiting a private winery or eager to discover an exclusive wine-tasting event, our favorite experiences for wine lovers create memorable moments:

• Embrace the joys of picking grapes at a historic vineyard in Tuscany
• Delight in the science and passion involved in making your own wine in a royal wine cellar in Paris
• Learn the art of wine science during a guided wine-making workshop in Adelaide, Australia

Explore more inspiration in our food & wine travel guide.