World's Best Food & Wine Regions

Discovering unique and intense flavors through food and wine is a huge part of what makes traveling so thrilling and memorable. From the exotic dishes of Southeast Asia, to robust wines in Italy, Luxury Link has just what you're searching for in a food and wine escape. Even the most discerning of travelers are sure to discover something to satisfy their culinary desires.

Imagine sipping a crisp, chilled white wine as you gaze over rolling hills blanketed in rows of lush grapevines. This is the dream of many oenophiles seeking a truly immersive and indulgent wine country experience. Luxury food and wine vacations transport travelers to the heart of renowned wine regions, where they can tour acclaimed vineyards, attend exclusive tastings led by expert sommeliers, and savor locally-sourced gastronomic delights at hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants. In Napa Valley, visitors may enjoy a private helicopter tour followed by a tasting at a prestigious winery, while in Tuscany, they can learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes during a hands-on cooking class. These bespoke experiences cater to the most discerning palates, offering a level of access and personalization that elevates the typical wine country retreat.

A World of Flavors

For the ultimate in culinary indulgence, connoisseurs whisk away to the world's most celebrated food hubs. In San Sebastian, Spain, guests might embark on a pintxos (Basque-style tapas) tour, hopping between beloved local haunts to sample the city's renowned small bites. In Tokyo, they could gain behind-the-scenes access to the Tsukiji Fish Market, learning about the meticulous art of sushi preparation from a master chef. These immersive food-focused itineraries often include private cooking classes, guided market tours, and reservations at acclaimed restaurants that may have wait lists months in advance. Vacationers return home not only with cherished memories, but also valuable skills and a expanded appreciation for global cuisines.

The allure of luxury food and wine travel lies in its ability to transport guests to the heart of a destination, allowing them to connect with local cultures through the lens of gastronomy. Whether it's savoring an aged Barolo in the Piedmont region of Italy, participating in an artisanal cheese tasting in the rural French countryside, or embarking on a culinary tour of vibrant street food stalls in Singapore, these immersive experiences leave a lasting impression.

Here are just a few of the hotels on Luxury Link that have a Michelin-starred restaurant on-site. Of course, stars come and go without the hotels notifying us, so check with the hotel before making a reservation.

French wine is world-renowned for its quality and traditions. This reputation grows from cabernet vines in Bordeaux, ages in Burgundy's oak barrels, and comes to life in the effervescent region of Champagne.

In the last 50 years. Northern California has emerged as an epicenter of fine wine production. Napa and Sonoma lead this charge, and are world-renowned for robust Merlots and Cabernet Sauvignon blends, as well as fine dining in the region's celebrated restaurants.

Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County, California
Sonoma County, California
Hotel Les Mars in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California
Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California
Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa, California
Napa, California

Touring Italy's legendary wine-producing regions like Tuscany and Chianti is not just about beautiful scenery and vino, it's also about history. Pre-dating the Roman Empire, Italian wine is rich with both flavor and tradition.

Castello Banfi il Borgo in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy
Bernini Palace Hotel in Florence, Italy
Florence, Italy

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