Titillate your taste buds across Tuscany’s vast regions, amidst rolling hillsides dotted with cypress trees and vineyards, traditional pici in Siena, the cradle of ‘buona tavola’ at Florence’s traditional restaurants spanning generations or tasting incredible wines from Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino to name but a few. In the serene countryside, luxuriate in COMO’s Heritage Suites with original frescoed walls and fireplaces, or for larger gastronome groups, book Villa San Luigi for the ultimate retreat.

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With a dizzying array of vineyards, food markets, fine-dining restaurants and farm-to-table kitchens to tickle your palate, Stellenbosch Winelands elevates its storied Dutch heritage and attracts gastronomes as the gourmet capital of the country. Delaire Graff Estate has the best panoramic views atop the Helshoogte Pass and promises Afro-Asian cuisine and bistro-chic dishes during your epicurean adventure.

The food scene is one-of-a-kind and hard to beat in Tokyo, with a dizzying variety of Japanese cuisine; from refined omakase and kaiseki courses based on seasonal produce, to ramen, tempura, yakitori or yakiniku carefully crafted to perfection – the list is endless. Taking pride in their version of their Italian fare, the quality of Itameshi will surprise you. Aman Tokyo is a minimalist haven with floor-t0-ceiling windows floating high above in the Otemachi Tower.

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For those who haven’t yet graced the culinary scene in Mexico, you’ll be spoiled for choice with an essential range of dishes. Dissect the complex flavour profile of mole, enjoy guacamole made from scratch at your table, and go on a mezcal tasting spree accompanied by tacos al pastor to your heart’s delight. Savour the cocktails at Fifty Mils and the amazing location of Four Seasons with its lush garden courtyard, just steps away from Condesa, Polanco, and Paseo de la Reforma.

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In Northern Spain, Donostia in the Basque region is renowned for sprawling pintxo bars, a devotion to gourmet dishes, and more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita which makes this worthy for any foodie’s bucket list. Boasting 3 Michelin Stars for over 15 years and curated tasting menus, Akelarre is helmed by Pedro Subijana as a continuation of your meal into ‘unforgettable days.’ This allows you to dream sweetly after the feast as you retreat to your ocean suite, complete with a generous heated plunge pool.

Highlighting some of Australia’s freshest bounty, most artisanal food products and a multi-cultural melting pot of cuisine, Melbourne wows with its farmers’ markets, coffee connoisseurs and open-air food & wine festivals that celebrate winemakers, brewers, bakers and patissiers. Calling all hares, Jackalope is the epitome of cool, a brooding masterpiece situated along the Mornington Peninsula with captivating restaurants and bars.

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