Michelin Has Spoken: These Are the Food Trends Defining Travel in 2026
From fire-led cooking to zero-proof pairings, these trends are reshaping menus around the world. In its latest trend report, Michelin’s global team of inspectors – who collectively log thousands of meals a year – have pinpointed the dining trends gaining momentum. And while the details are chef-driven, the takeaway for travellers is simple: the most exciting trips right now are
Research Shows That Food Is a Top Reason to Travel in 2026
Nearly 80% of travellers now choose destinations based on what they’ll eat, planning their trips from the plate up. For decades, travel decisions were shaped by scenery, price, and proximity. But according to the latest TravelBoom 2026 Leisure Travel Study, another factor now sits firmly alongside those fundamentals: food. Nearly 80% of travellers say cuisine is either important or very
Vilnius Is Throwing a Whimsical Pink Soup Festival
This three-day celebration of Lithuania’s iconic cold beet soup is turning Vilnius into one of Europe’s most unexpected summer hotspots. From May 29 to 31, Lithuania’s capital will once again turn shades of fuchsia for its annual Pink Soup Fest, a high-energy, slightly surreal celebration dedicated to šaltibarščiai, the country’s beloved cold beet soup. Equal parts food festival and citywide
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The Modern Holiday Recipe Series: Chef Hiram Cassar’s Roast Rack of Pork & Maltese Baked Potatoes
By Jessica Huras As head chef of Fernandõ Gastrotheque, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Malta, Hiram Cassar is known for his elegant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. At Christmas, however, he trades the restaurant kitchen for his own, preparing a festive meal for family and friends. Find one of his favourite recipes below. Moving from Michelin-starred menus to home cooking comes easily to Cassar
Seabourn Refreshes Its Culinary Experience Across the Fleet
The luxury cruise line is rolling out refreshed menus, live cooking stations and a more relaxed café culture across its fleet. On a Seabourn cruise, the day often begins with coffee in hand, ocean unfurling beyond the windows, plans forming for the next port. It’s a ritual regular guests know well. Now, the ultra-luxury cruise line is refining that experience
Martinique’s Homegrown Flavours
From rainforest cacao to beachfront rum tastings, Martinique’s culinary identity is inseparable from the land that feeds it. By Jessica Huras Miles from Martinique’s sandy beaches and sun-splashed coastlines, I find myself deep in the island’s northern rainforest, following a path tangled with hibiscus, heliconia and wild cilantro at Habitation Céron. Founded in 1658 as a sugar plantation, the 75-hectare
Hale Muskoka: A new spot for art, food and fun
A few minutes off Highway 11, tucked into the trees just outside Gravenhurst, a new summer destination is taking root in Muskoka. Hale Muskoka, a five-acre farm turned year-round culture hub, officially opens on August 10, bringing design-forward cabins, live music, local makers and fire pit feasts to cottage country. Picture this: You’re roaming an open-air market filled with handmade
The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Food Lovers
All-inclusive beach resorts have levelled up — and their culinary programs are stealing the spotlight. Beach vacations and good food haven’t always gone hand in hand (we’re looking at you, 24/7 buffet). But that’s changing: a new wave of luxury all-inclusive resorts is investing in culinary talent, regionally rooted menus and elevated dining experiences that rival the best urban restaurants.
Chef spotlight: Catching up with Alexandra Launay, executive chef, Ladurée, Canada
Alexandra Launay has fond childhood memories of baking cakes with her mother. “I started very early,” she recalls, noting that French labour laws admit employment by those as young as 15. With several family members working in bakeries, Launay grew up in the pastry industry, and later left her hometown to train as a pastry apprentice in Paris, France. Working
Recipe: Whitefish Empanadas With Charred Tomato Salsa
These whitefish empanadas, courtesy of award-winning Indigenous chef Stephanie Baryluk, transform humble ingredients into something deeply satisfying. Baked until golden and served with a smoky charred tomato salsa, they’re ideal as a shared appetizer or relaxed dinner. Empanada dough 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp. salt 1 stick of butter chilled and cut into small pieces 2 eggs divided,
Research Shows That Food Is a Top Reason to Travel in 2026
Nearly 80% of travellers now choose destinations based on what they’ll eat, planning their trips from the plate up. For decades, travel decisions were shaped by scenery, price, and proximity. But according to the latest TravelBoom 2026 Leisure Travel Study, another factor now sits firmly alongside those fundamentals: food. Nearly 80% of travellers say cuisine is either important or very