If experimenting with regional foods is your favorite part of international travel, then our list of ten gourmet getaways will make your stomach growl.
Once you get tired of eating, plan side trips to nearby spots that are perfect for couples. From Bordeaux to Maui, there's sure to be a golf and spa getaway that's perfect for you.
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Barcelona is a city obsessed with food, where Catalans frequent everything from local tapas bars to exotic and experimental restaurants inspired by Spain’s famous, trendsetting chef Ferran Adria.
Biarritz offers a good mix of brasseries, bistros, and more formal dining. There is also a good blend of French, Southwestern, and the more local, Basque cuisine though seafood is the real specialty of this seaside town.
Cape Town's cultural mix strongly affects its cuisine; various European influences blend with African ingredients and Eastern traditions brought by slaves to this South African city.
Scotland is rife with culinary tradition. Although it is a capital city, and therefore full of ethnically diverse dining options, it is proud of its roots.
Ko Samui, where beautiful white sand beaches, clear warm water, and lush tropical gardens abound, is just a short 80 minute flight from Bangkok. Different types of food can be found on this small island, from cheap street eats to fancy Thai European dishes served in lavish settings.
Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most famous culinary destinations. The best way to sample all that it has to offer is by strolling through any of the area's open-air marketplaces.
San Juan prides itself on traditional cocina criolla (Caribbean Creole food) so much so, that restaurants in the city that serve this cuisine are recognized by the government.
Vancouver's culinary style can best be described as Pacific Northwest. Drawing from local waters, the city produces some of the most inventive and fresh seafood dishes in the country.
