As more travelers are making a conscious effort to include well-being activities on their travel itinerary, the travel industry recognizes that having healthy food experiences is an essential part of that well-being experience. Therefore, wellness travel and culinary tourism go together!
So, what are hotels and resorts, cruise lines, tourism boards, and tour operators doing to make the culinary experience more enjoyable? They offer cooking classes, immersive experiences to local farms, gardens, and markets, and even add vineyard tours and tastings. Sounds quite impressive, right?
Here are some great examples of culinary experiences that are possible for you to experience on your next wellness vacation:
Hotels & Resorts: Hotels that range from small boutique sizes to large resort properties offer culinary experiences to their guests. Some examples of the classes are pasta making, sushi making, tortillas, cocktail mixology classes, and wine tasting. Some hotels & resorts with excellent programs are Jade Mountain in the Caribbean, Relais IL Falconiere & Spa in Europe, and Vintage House at The Estate Yountville in Napa, CA.
Cruises: Many cruise lines offer cooking classes that allow you to interact with the Chefs and also include local visits to farms, gardens, and markets. Most of these culinary experiences will enable the traveler to participate in the preparation of the meal while receiving cooking instruction, as well as an opportunity to sit down to enjoy the meal you prepared for yourself! Cruise lines such as Seabourn, Oceana, Viking, Holland America, and many others offer exceptional programs.
Tourism Boards: When visiting a particular destination, tourism boards are an excellent resource for obtaining information about activities within that region. Whether you are traveling domestically or abroad, a nearby farm-to-table or food tour experience is likely available to add to your itinerary. Tokyo, Las Vegas, New Orleans, & St. Barts are some examples of where you can have some fantastic food tour experiences!
Tour Operators: Tour operators can offer exceptional culinary experiences, even chef-led specialty tours. Italy, Peru, and Mexico are excellent travel choices with great food in those regions!
Food is essential in supporting a healthy lifestyle, so why not be open to adding a unique and satisfying culinary experience to your trip itinerary? You will likely enjoy the experience while learning something new in the process!
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