Culinary Travel

Food + Drink + Gastronomy

Culinary Travel

Core Philosophy & Experiences

Food travel is a vibrant and immersive way to experience the world by exploring a destination’s culture, history, and traditions through its food and drink. A lifestyle and travel philosophy interconnected with Sustainable EcoWellness and Cultural Tourism, travelers can take a deep dive into local flavors, techniques, and stories to celebrate the connection between cuisine and place through:

  • Cultural Connection
  • Sustainability & Authenticity
  • Storytelling Through Food
  • Immersion Through the Senses


Culinary tourism fosters a sense of global interconnectedness, preserves culinary traditions, encourages sustainable practices in travel and food production, and empowers local communities through experiences such as:

  • Food Tours & Markets
  • Cooking Classes & Workshops
  • Farm-to-Table Experiences
  • Culinary Festivals & Events
  • Food & Wine Pairings
  • Street Food Adventures
  • Coffee & Tea Plantation Tours


GASTRONOMY

Gastronomy-focused travel takes culinary exploration to a deeper, more refined level, emphasizing the artistry, innovation, and craftsmanship involved in creating exceptional food and drink.

  • Michelin-Star Dining & Haute Cuisine
  • Exclusive Wine, Beer, and Spirits Tour
  • Culinary Innovation & Trends
  • Regional Gastronomic Journeys
  • Chef-Led Culinary Immersions
  • Food Heritage & Tradition


INSPIRATION

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Tuscan Gastronomy

Farm-to-Fork

Cortona, Italy: Relais IL Falconiere & Spa

Visit this 17th-century family home, as the sommelier shows you his wine cellar and Silvia shares cooking secrets in hands-on classes. Michelin-starred Etruscan fare is created in the solar kitchen with ingredients sourced from the residence’s self-sufficient farm. Take a cooking class in Florence.

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Mindful Japanese Ryokan

Cultural Connection

Japan: Aman Kyoto

Enjoy a traditional tea with a geisha, meditation at Daiouin Temple, or practicing the art of Ikebana flower arranging at this secluded sanctuary that pays homage to the traditional ryokan (Japanese inn), albeit in strikingly modern style. Hike into Edo-era history on Japan’s celebrated Nakasendo Trail.

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Gallo-Roman Haute Cuisine

Heritage & Tradition

Lyon: InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu

Indulge in timeless Lyonnais classic dishes of this foodie-haven city set in an UNESCO World Heritage Site with restored 18th-century stone flooring and plaster details, softened by accents that pay tribute to the city’s former silk trade. Taste the local products of this gastronomy capital on a private walking tour. 

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