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Culinary Cravings
Culinary
Cravings
bistro the next. A Mediterranean lunch on the glamorous island of
Capri pairs nicely with a rustic night out in the Tuscan countryside.
In France, guests are welcomed by a local family for dinner in a
chateau, as the family lays out a magnificent feast paired with
wonderful wines from their own vineyards. In San Gimignano, you
are introduced to Sergio Dondoli, the gelato maestro! He’s won
several awards for the world’s best gelato and you visit his little
shop so you can taste the different flavors — from lavender and
vanilla to pear and champagne.
An Industry Pioneer
In 2016, Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations is pioneering a truly
amazing concept by including a Michelin-star dining experience
on each European itinerary. During these meals, guests will enjoy
an innovative and authentic lunch or dinner, representative of the
region and characteristic of the chef. Restaurants that earn such
distinctive awards are heralded as worthy of a detour just to
experience the food.
Dine-Around Evenings, included at least once on each itinerary,
give travelers the option of several different restaurants meeting
Luxury Gold’s high standards, usually walking distance from the
hotel, which make Luxury Gold an inclusive yet flexible experience.
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Luxury Gold
by Insight Vacations
An Ode to Food
As more Americans travel every year, their
preference for where they travel and
motivations for why they travel evolve. Even
10 to 15 years ago, culinary travel was not
a huge trend. The word “foodie” wasn’t
something used in daily conversation. Now in
the age of Yelp and TripAdvisor, with food
reviews and a huge variety of choices at their
fingertips, all that has changed. Americans
have become more adventurous and critical
of their meals and are seeking out more
exciting culinary experiences worldwide.
Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations, a new
collection of five-star journeys, addresses this
essential shift in the desires of travelers.
Luxury Gold’s highly skilled product team has
meticulously crafted a series of trips for the
epicurious. Over 40 years of travel excellence,
Insight has discovered the key to delectable
dining is balance. A Welcome Reception
at a Barcelona members club one night is
followed by a paella dinner at a casual Valencia
