Food and Drink

Enjoy Michelin star cuisine in Val d'Isère

If the current superb snow conditions aren't enough to tempt you to the slopes this winter then perhaps the gourmet delights awaiting you in the French ski resort of Val d'Isère will prove irresistible.

Wine tours in Portugal

Specialist tour operator, Grape Escapes, has added Porto to its growing collection of wine destinations with two to three night trips available from March 2012.

Brits would rather share meal with Stephen Fry than Hollywood stars

A new survey by Intrepid Travel has found that more people would like to share a meal with TV presenter Stephen Fry than with Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie or George Clooney.

Wine tasting tours in the home of Meteorito Wine, Chile

Come and taste wine in the home of Meteorito - the first wine believed to be aged with a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite, and the latest buzz in the wine industry.

Nobu to host ultimate luxury "foodie" cruise

Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is coming onboard Crystal Serenity this May to serve as in-person Executive Chef in Silk Road and the Sushi Bar, his speciality restaurants with ultra-luxury partner Crystal Cruises.

Award winning Scottish chef Roy Brett attends Gourmet Abu Dhabi

Scotland's most noted chef Roy Brett, is heading to Abu Dhabi, with a mission to show why Scottish produce is some of the world's best.

Japanese culinary coup

Masterchef Winner and Japanophile, Tim Anderson teams up with InsideJapan Tours to create a new food and travel experience.

Hike into Italy from Europe's "hidden gem"

Brand new for 2012 is Hedonistic Hiking's gourmet guided walking holiday from Slovenia into Italy. The nine-day hiking tour starts in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, which many liken to a mini Prague and call a "hidden gem" of Europe.

BKWine offers tours to Champagne and Tuscany

BKWine, a company that specializes in wine and food tours, has announced the travel program for 2012. It includes two new destinations: Champagne and Tuscany. The destinations also include two tours to Bordeaux.

From vineyard to vineyard under sail

Vineyard touring with a difference – a journey from Rome to Nice, sailing from wine estate to wine estate on an exclusive Arblaster & Clarke Wine Cruise, aboard the stunning ‘Sea Cloud’.

Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas has announced internationally-renowned Chef Gordon Ramsay will open his first Las Vegas restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Steak, in the spring of 2012 in the heart of the Paris Las Vegas resort.

Oceania Cruises introduces new beverage packages

Oceania Cruises is introducing two new beverage packages on voyages beginning in 2012. The new wine, beer and spirits beverage packages are designed to enhance the culinary experience for guests while at the same time offering additional convenience and value.