Portugal was chosen by Condé Nast Traveller as the best destination in the world to travel. Landscape, cuisine and beaches were the aspects that most weighed in jury selection, which still gives particular emphasis to the friendliness of the Portuguese people. “It is a key ingredient,” the magazine writes. “The Portuguese seduce us with its …
Travelers can embark on a culinary adventure this summer, with Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Food & Wine Discovery, cruising through the Islands of New England. On this one-of-a-kind itinerary, guests will set sail to experience the culinary classics of New England while cruising through Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Block Island and Newport, among other ports, and …
Whether it´s fashion, film, art, music or lifestyle, Berlin offers a score of special events dedicated to a single theme. For “long nights”, a whole weekend, or an entire week, visitors and locals alike will again have many opportunities to indulge in their favorite subject matter and explore the diverse and plentiful cultural offerings of …
Global travel outfitter Cox & Kings has created a new offering of culinary itineraries inspired by the international TV show “MasterChef”, aptly named MasterChef Travel. From Vietnam to South Africa, travelers are escorted, in an intimate group of like-minded travelers, by the program’s former winners and fan-favorite contestants and immersed in destinations that reflect each …
Due to its history and location, Bilbao offers a formidable cocktail where architecture, tradition, sea and mountains, character and history combine to offer the visitor endless tourism opportunities. Bilbao’s cultural offerings are hard to resist – two of the best art galleries in Spain along with six thematic museums, contemporary art exhibitions, and a daily …
National carrier Qantas may be fighting skirmishes on several fronts, but no one can dispute the chances of getting a good glass of wine in its business and first class cabins after it dominated the Cellars In The Sky awards for the fifth consecutive year yesterday. The awards started in 1985 and since 2009, the …
Sonoma County wine-travel specialist Food & Wine Trails has announced new benefits and new discounts on select 2014 winery hosted wine cruises, just in time for the travel industry’s annual “cruise wave” season. Food & Wine Trails is America’s oldest and largest epicurean travel company and their specialty is having the owners or winemakers of …
The Alpina Gstaad has been awarded one of the highest honors in gastronomy and the hospitality industry – its first Michelin Star. Restaurant Sommet in this Swiss Alpine resort’s newest luxury hotel was recognized, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard. The Michelin Guide to Restaurants, known by food lovers as simply the “Red …
The World Food Travel Association (WFTA) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA) have signed a memorandum of understanding that supports both organizations’ endeavors to market and promote awareness of African food and drink to the world’s travelers. Under the new partnership agreement, WFTA and ATA will promote each other’s events in the U.S. and Africa; explore collaborative …
Jamaica’s diverse culture breeds five star restaurants and eclectic cuisine, but the authentic story of the Jamaican people can only be understood through the intriguing melting pot of its culinary history. Creating a delicious blend of food and history, Jamaica Culinary Tours now offers individuals desirous of experiencing ‘Real Jamaican food,’ the opportunity to do …