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Are You Craving Culinary Travel?

Food-focused adventures are among today’s hottest trends for travelers. Our appetites are driving travel decisions for where to go and what to do on vacation. From cooking classes in Tuscany to cook-offs in American towns, there are boundless possibilities when you let your taste buds lead the way.

Culinary travel isn’t a new concept. People have always enjoyed tasting regional cuisines and fine wines during their travels; however, the difference today is that entire trips are being designed around the food. For example, if your dream is to master the fine art of French cuisine, what better way to learn than scheduling your trip around a hands-on cooking course in France. Some cooking schools design short-term courses for vacationers. Often, they’ll include tours of landmarks and local markets in the curriculum.

A growing number of travelers are also scheduling trips around food fests. In addition to tasting events and entertainment, some food festivals will offer interactive cooking seminars and feature celebrity chefs. You can find anything from a barbecue cook-off in Tennessee to a strawberry festival in Florida. Food and wine festivals offer an easy way to get an eclectic sampling of top-rated, local restaurants in a destination city. You may also get a taste of unique lifestyles by shopping for locally grown foods during your trip. Tap into the native flavors by visiting farmer’s market, local breweries, and specialty shops. Foodies will find an array of locally grown veggies, craft beverages, homemade jams, fresh salsas, and more. Best of all, you can bring nonperishable items back home as souvenirs and gifts for the ones you love.

We always enjoy providing tasty travel tips for foodies. What kind of culinary travels do you crave? Tell our team at Eat, Heal, Travel via our Twitter or Facebook page.