Food and Drink

New-look Gourmet Abu Dhabi to mark festival's milestone anniversary
New culinary initiatives, a focus on traditional Emirati dining and local ingredients and a re-energised programme of events underpin the landmark fifth showing of Gourmet Abu Dhabi - the UAE capital's annual haute cuisine festival - when the 16-day extravaganza rolls out across 20 of Abu Dhabi's leading restaurants from 5-20 February 2013.

Hell Bay, Bryher - Archaeology, food foraging and wildlife spotting
The handsome Hell Bay hotel on Bryher in The Scillies has announced the 2013 dates for three very unique packages.

The Chilean summer kicks off with Concha y Toro's vineyards
Concha y Toro's vineyards, renowned for being a top travel destination for wine connoisseurs and the biggest Latin American winery, are now luring tourists from its number one World importer market: The United Kingdom.

Oceania Cruises expands its culinary tours to the South Pacific
Oceania Cruises is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours bringing the exclusive and popular enrichment experience to the South Pacific on the award-winning mid-sized luxury cruise ship Marina.

California's cult cuisine and liberal libations
California has something for every foodie, from local organic, home-grown produce to coastal cafes serving up the freshest fish and the finest Michelin-starred restaurants.

Trisara introduces sophisticated seafood dining to Phuket
World-renowned destination, Trisara, announces the opening of an exciting new oceanfront seafood restaurant. Trisara Seafood is a sophisticated destination seafood dining experience on the island of Phuket, capturing the atmosphere of the French Riviera or Sydney Harbour in a gorgeous Thai setting.
Brits find appetite for adventure abroad
The majority of Brits (97 per cent) are likely to be more adventurous with their food when on holiday than when at home in the UK.
Learn a new skill with Pride of Britain Hotels
Combine photography, fishing, sailing and Christmas cooking with a stay at one of these luxury and boutique hotels.

Visit the National Truffle Fair in Tuscany
Every Autumn, San Miniato in Tuscany holds a National White Truffle Fair entitled 'La Sagra del Tartufo Bianco', during the last three weeks of November.

Bee keeping, bread baking and preserve making
The award winning Bedruthan Steps, perched on a cliff top overlooking the golden sands of Mawgan Porth Beach is one of Cornwall's most established hotels.

Tom Aikens' Mauritian Master Class at Royal Palm
Headlining act of the London restaurant scene and the youngest chef ever to be awarded two Michelin stars, Tom Aikens will be cooking up a tropical storm at the prestigious Royal Palm in Mauritius from 25th - 27th March 2013.

Ski and foodie heaven in the Alta Badia region
This winter there are a plethora of new food and ski attractions in the Alta Badia region on offer.
Dim sum and then some
Hong Kong is regarded as the culinary capital of Asia, with over 11,000 restaurants and 60 Michelin star rated restaurants, it is truly a gourmet travellers’ paradise, fusing ancient Chinese traditions with contemporary style.

New food and wine festival launched in Antigua
Antigua’s luxury sailing resort Nonsuch Bay, will launch a celebration of Caribbean food and wines of the world with a three week long festival in November hosted by Caribbean Chef of the Year 2011 Mitchell Husbands and Master of Wine Liam Stevenson of Red and White.

Falmouth celebrates oysters, ale and walking
A host of festivals are descending upon Falmouth this month and there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Seafood enthusiasts will relish the chance to sample some of the freshest and finest produce at The Falmouth Oyster Festival