Food and Drink
Jump onboard for Valentine's Day romance
Couples planning a special day on the 14th February 2010 should jump onboard the Restaurant Ship Hispaniola for a romantic celebration.
Phuket hosts first raw food workshop
Raw food doesn't have to mean carrot and celery sticks. A new kind of raw gourmet food is gaining popularity for its unrivalled health benefits including weight loss and anti-aging. Celebrities including Demi Moore and Donna Karan have also adopted a raw food diet.
Bin the buffet – Caribbean all inclusive goes gourmet
If travellers think staying at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic means they have to dine buffet-style every single night, they’re wrong. Resorts across the Dominican Republic now offer an array of unusual, specialty and a la carte restaurants to suit all tastes.
Cracking crustaceans in Key Largo
To the initiated, “stone crab claws” are the best-tasting crab in the world, and there’s no better place in the world to eat them than fresh from the ocean in the Florida Keys.
A gourmet winter experience in Cumbria
A glorious foodie experience, sure to spread happiness whatever the winter weather, can be enjoyed on England’s most beautiful lake in February 2010, when the iconic Ullswater ‘Steamers’ lay on fabulous marmalade cruises, in conjunction with mansion and historic gardens, Dalemain.
High tea in the Maldives
Beach House Maldives, which will join the Waldorf Astoria Collection on 1 March 2010, has launched a new Art Gallery offering guests the opportunity to sample a unique take on the traditional afternoon tea.
Book early for a discounted stay in Tuscany
Vintage Travel – specialising exclusively in hand-picked houses with private pools – is highlighting an early booking offer of 10% off all bookings made before 31 January at Pruneta di Sopra - a beautiful four bedroom, three bathroom Tuscan retreat sleeping up to nine.
Ancient vineyards offer a true taste of the Azores
For an island known as the Treasure of the Azores, Pico does not disappoint. Explore its extraordinary lava vineyards, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a real taste of the Azores and insight into ancient viniculture.
Edinburgh experiences for families and foodies
Scotland’s increase in tourism from the Middle East, due in part to Homecoming Scotland 2009’s efforts to attract overseas visitors, is set to continue in 2010.
A year of possibilities for adventurous travel
Whether looking for an active adventure holiday, a cultural journey or wildlife trip during 2010, The Adventure Company offers trips to satisfy any traveller keen to do more than just sunbathe.
Culinary delights in Vietnam
Along with exploring new cultures, one of the great joys of travel is the discovery of new cuisine. Those unfamiliar with Vietnamese food are in for a treat, as the national cuisine is flavorful, colorful and extremely healthy.
New Lufthansa offering pleases coffee connoisseurs
Coffee connoisseurs can now pick and choose from a wider choice of their favorite hot beverage on Lufthansa flights out of Frankfurt and Munich to German domestic and most European destinations (Schengen Area).
Londa Hotel Cyprus announces new menu concept
The award-winning Londa Hotel in Limassol Cyprus will, from next month, be introducing a new menu concept in its renowned Caprice restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai opens breathtaking Aer bar
From this December, a fresh addition to Mumbai's social scene will keep a small crowd sweet with sunset cocktails, midnight mezzes and chilled-out beats into the early hours. But what really sets this oasis of chic relaxation apart is its mind-blowing, open-air location: 34 floors above the bustling streets of Worli.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrates Michelin success
The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has announced that their renowned French restaurant, Caprice, has been awarded three Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2010. The Hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Lung King Heen, has also retained its three-star ranking for the second year running.