Flavours of Bhutan Bhutan

Bhutan is a majestic contradiction. Shrouded in a blanket of mountains, famous for its stunning monasteries and dzongs, it’s still relatively inaccessible to travellers. But with a little effort, those who do visit, can find authentic street food sitting comfortably alongside a range of hotels that are as stunning as the scenery

Treasure Islands Grand Cayman

The hidden depths of this tiny Caribbean country don’t only extend to its vibrant coral reefs; Cayman’s colourful, cosmopolitan population makes for an eclectic cuisine with a budding farm-to-fork scene. Estella Shardlow digs in

State of Independence Perth, Australia

Perth’s food and drink scene has undergone a sea-change of late, with chic menus replacing the more basic fare of old. Michael Harden meets the energetic local chefs and winemakers leading the revolution

Ayacucho

The ebullient Peruvian city is rich with ornate architecture and has plenty for the hungry traveller, from piquant stews to spicy, frothy drinks. Lucy Kehoe savours the highlights

Vienna

Aside from giving us the some of the finest minds to have shaped the world, Austria’s capital boasts a lively food scene and coffee houses aplenty. Alex Mead takes a whirl

Vientiane

Laos’s capital combines French-colonial architecture with Buddhist temples, while its cuisine blends local produce with Gallic technique. Imogen Lepere drinks it all in

Hunter Gatherer

Fire up their fascination with Mother Nature and her bountiful larder on a foraging adventure amid some of the most beautiful, unspoilt habitats in the world. Lucy Kehoe dons her wellies

Snow Stoppers

Plot a course for brilliant-white vistas, fun winter activities and warming local delicacies aplenty along the way. Fleur Rollet-Manus slips on her snow boots and rounds up seven sparkling tours

The Hotlist 2019

What better way to open the year than by starting to plan your adventures? Even the most experienced travellers require a steer in the right direction andFood and Travel is here to be your compass. We’ve spoken to experienced travellers to hear where they’ll be going, have dug deep to find the lesser-known, culture-packed cities worth your valuable holiday time, and have uncovered the countries that are perfectly ripe for adventure. So settle back and take your time, because these are the decisions that will define your year ahead.

Iced Gems

Ready to embrace the invigorating powers of the sub-zero? James litston uncovers some seriously cool experiences to add to your ice bucket list

Ports of Call

A cruise offers a gateway to myriad different food cultures, and port excursions to a place's most popular produce markets are a rewarding way to get a sense of living like a local. James Litston gets the low-down from industry experts on their favourite pit stops

Game Changers

Bar-raising new safari lodges have been opening across Africa, from Tanzania to Rwanda. Emma Gregg introduces us to the top spots from which to see the continent’s incredible wildlife

Palacio Can Marqués

Palma, Mallorca

A flair for design is deep-rooted in Palma: Antoni Gaudí modernised Palma Cathedral (1903-1914) and Spanish surrealist Joan Miró created the best of his life’s work here and was declared its adoptive son. Over 6,000 of his pieces can be seen at the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation – a...read more

Sheraton Full Moon Resort

The Maldives

If the Maldives has grande dames, the Full Moon Resort is one of them. Dating back to 1937, it is one of the most established in the area, although a £15m refurbishment completed last year has left it as well turned out as a Thirties screen siren. It smoulders in...read more

The Stump

Cirencester

It wouldn’t be unfair to call the Cotswolds ‘the Capital of Gastropubs’, as for every country mile walked, there’s sure to be a thatched-roof pub poised to greet you with pea risotto and sticky toffee pudding. Sat in splendid solitude on a stretch of the Foss Way, The Stump, too...read more

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