Immersion in another country’s culture is not only about sights and sounds, tastes are also a hugely influential allure and important part of a understanding a new destination. That these tastes are often completely delicious is a bit of a bonus. It does rather raise the question as to what foreigners must deduce from the Brits when they sample a full English breakfast or haggis, but let's not dwell on that.
It is a happy coincidence that many of the best places to eat and drink are also among the most beautiful and vibrant places on our planet - proof, surely, of the Spanish proverb that 'a full stomach makes a happy heart'. Modern doctors might not entirely concur with that but sampling South African Sauvignon Blancs while gazing out across the Cape Winelands, or gorging on pinxtos (the Basque version of tapas) in San Sebastian really is hard to beat.
Itinerary Ideas
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons and Solo Travellers
Food, Wine & Walking in Australia
For those who love walking but don't always want to huddle
around a camping stove, or for those who love their food and wine
but need a break...
14 Days
From £5,535pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
Food, Wine and Bikes in Provence: A Cultural Adventure in France
Spend six days absorbing the best food, wine and culture that
Provence has to offer on this luxury Big Short Break.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Why...
6 Days
From £1,660pp
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From Fromageries in France to Caribbean Beach Shacks: A Foodie Combo of Paris & Anguilla
Anguilla is famed for the finest food in the Caribbean, and with
the best flight connections just happening to go via Paris, it
seemed a shame...
10 Days
From £2,870pp
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From Porto's Port Houses to the Duoro Valley's Vineyards: Discovering Portugal's Winelands on a Road Trip
Despite many misconceptions, Portugal should be on any wine
lover's radar, not just for drinking, but for visiting. Here we
have distilled our...
7 Days
From £2,365pp
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Luxury San Sebastian
We don't call San Sebastian the food capital of the Europe
lightly; after all the city is home to 17 Michelin stars. This
three-day itinerary,...
3 Days
From £1,000pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
Self-Drive Garden Route
This twelve day self-drive itinerary begins with time to explore
the world-class gourmet scene of Cape Town and the surrounding
winelands, before...
13 Days
From £3,200pp
Best for: Couples and Families
Cities, Civilisations and the Caribbean Coast
Mexico is the ultimate destination for a culture, cuisine and
Caribbean coast combo holiday. This two-week holiday will take you
from bustling,...
15 Days
From £4,840pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Vietnam in Style
Starting with a foodie focused visit to Hanoi before moving on
to a private cruise around Halong Bay, a culturally rich few days
in Hue and Hoi...
16 Days
From £4,415pp
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Foodie Fun in Spain and France: A Basque Country Road Trip
Spend six days enjoying the best food and wine the Basque
Country has to offer on this luxury road trip. Enjoy time in the
gastronomic cities...
6 Days
From £3,580pp
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Ancient Architecture and Cultural Hot Spots: A Luxury City Break to Rome
Such is the breadth and depth of history, art and culture in
Rome that you could easily dedicate a Big Short Break to one of
many themes. However,...
3 Days
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Where to Go
Bilbao, San Sebastian and Rioja
The Basque Country and Rioja offer world class wine, award-winning gastronomy, outstanding contemporary art and architecture, culture, surfing,...
The Winelands and Cape
Sample the many delights accessible via scenic drives from Cape Town, from wine tasting to whale watching, and countryside retreats.
Lyon, Burgundy & the Rhone Valley
Explore the gastronomic heartland of France from France's second city of Lyon to the winelands of Burgundy.
Oaxaca & Chiapas
The most culturally diverse experiences in Mexico. And that's saying something.
Sydney & New South Wales
With a stunning natural setting, Sydney is Australia's leading city, known worldwide for its spectacular harbour and the iconic Opera House.
Kerala
Drift through backwaters on a rice barge, explore Cochin, chill on a beautiful beach and hike among tea plantations in the hill country.
Buenos Aires & the Pampas
One of Latin America's sexiest cities combines easily with a taste of rural Argentinian life and a meeting with the iconic gaucho.
Chiang Mai & The Golden Triangle
There's more to Thailand than golden beaches - lovely though they are - so head north for a different take on the country.
Honshu
Japan may not feature high on everyone’s travel wish lists, but trust us – it should - and there's no better place to start exploring than...
Cape Town
Surely the ultimate 'winter sun' city break from the UK; endless appeal, and minimal time difference.
New York
Does it need an introduction? Go shopping, go partying, stay in an uber cool urban hotel, and enjoy your bite out of the Big Apple.
The South Island
There is more to this island than bungee jumps and sky dives, for example the towering alps, jagged coastlines, vast plains and amazing food...
What to do
Hoi An Street Food Tour
This street food tasting tour is an entertaining and informative way to see Hoi An through its food. Visit a local market off the tourist map...
Gourmet Tasting Tour
It was a tough job, but someone had to trawl all the pintxos (Basque for tapas) bars in San Sebastian to let you know which were the best.
Food tour with Penelope Alzamora
Peruvian food is so hot right now, and we offer the chance to enjoy a morning taste tour of the capital with chef Penelope Alzamora, a Liman...
Gourmet Canada
The food in Canada is as diverse as the country itself. In Canada they cannot claim one culinary culture, because every region has its own traditional...
Gourmet New Zealand
Food glorious food. Gourmet New Zealand, is a trip in its own right, as the country is full of culinary delights, from fresh seafood to home...
Wine Tasting in Portugal
Madeira wine might not be everyone’s particular cup of grog, but the history surrounding its evolution is fascinating.
Urban Wine Trail in Santa Barbara
Located a few hours north of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara has much more to offer than a beautiful town centre and white beaches. Exhibiting sun...
Wine Tour in Bordeaux & the Dordogne
If there’s one thing that can’t be missed while visiting the beautiful Bordeaux & Dordogne area, it's – you guessed it - the wine it's...
Winery Tours in Mendoza
If you’re in Mendoza, the chances are it’s because you’ve enjoyed Argentinian wine and are keen to get to the source!
Gastronomy in Mexico City
Mexican cuisine was added to the intangible UNESCO World Heritage list back in 2010, therefore it seems only right that whilst exploring the...
Gastronomy in Oaxaca
Mexican cuisine was recently granted UNESCO World Heritage status, making this the first national cuisine to merit such exalted eminence. We’re...
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