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Greece has been known for its wines since antiquity, yet is one of the most underrated wine destinations today. In Greece, wine is deeply woven into the fabric of life. Greek vineyards are rich with a multitude of varieties and a limitless spectrum of choices. But, Greek sweet wines can be the perfect drink on any occasion and can win over even the most demanding wine lover.

We have put together a short list of some of our favorite sweet wine destinations in Greece. Choose one or choose them all! And let Keytours Vacations personalize your next food and wine vacation to Greece.

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Chocolate is enjoyed by locals around the world and now you can enjoy it on your world-wide travels with these 11 Mouth Watering Chocolate Tours. From a chocolate fondue in the dark experience in Amsterdam to a chocolate and vodka tasting tour is Australia, if it is chocolate you want, we've got you covered! Check out our curated list of smart luxury experiences or let us personalize your trip today!

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If you love food and wine travel, you will love our curated list of cheese tours. From a cheese museum in Ecuador to cheese fondue in Switzerland, and even a vegan cheese plate in Bali...why not travel the world sampling cheese? Check out our curated list of smart luxury vacations or let us personalize your trip today!

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Travelers to the Dominican Republic with find seemingly endless stretches of soft white-sand beaches shaded with palm trees, turquoise waters teeming with an astonishingly diverse array of underwater life, dramatic mountain scenery, lush forests, and romantic colonial architecture. But travelers who want to take their Caribbean vacation to the next level will love these fabulous day trips from Punta Cana.

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Savor the flavors of Europe with these curated foodie experiences. You can take a macaron cooking class in France, a food on foot tour of Dublin, find hidden Portugal on horseback, go truffle hunting in Assisi or sample Viennese coffee in Austria! Add a foodie experience to your European vacation to connect with the culture and enjoy tasty offerings! We have curated a few of our favorite foodie experiences in Europe:

 

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Many believe to truly experience a new culture one must eat and drink the way the locals do. In the spirit of Halloween, we have curated a few travel destinations that allow travelers to delve into the culture through tastings, tours and traditional foods.

From Jamaican rum to Alsatian wines, you'll have the chance to tour famous distilleries, sample traditional spirits and visit the vineyards.

Keytours Vacations offers personalized travel experiences throughout USA, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond!

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Portugal is a country of rhythms and pastoral colors delightfully combined with magnificent architecture and gastronomical gems. Portugal is home to charming medieval towns, cobblestone villages, stunning beaches and buzzing nightlife. And what better way to experience Portugal than to taste their delicious foods and sample their wines.

Keytours Vacations have curated our favorite MICHELIN Star restaurants in Portugal to add to your personalized smart luxury vacation.

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Cuisine

Latin American cuisine is nearly as diverse as Latin America itself, with each country and region boasting its own specialties. Each regional cuisine is influenced by native foods and spices as well as the influences of other cultures. Mexican food is famously spicy, thanks to the popularity of the indigenous chile pepper which has been a basic ingredient in Mexican cuisine for thousands of years, while Argentinian cuisine is traditionally beef-oriented and cattle have played a major role in Argentinian culture since they were brought to Argentina by Spanish conquistadors in 1536.

Within each country, there are distinct regional specialties as well. Colombia, for example, is incredibly geographically diverse, and its cuisine reflects this diversity: in the city of Medellin and the surrounding mountainous Antioquia region, the typical dish is the hearty bandeja paisa, a substantial and filling meal including sausage, beef, beans, rice, pork rind, an arepa, plantain, fried egg, and a slice of avocado, while in tropical Cartagena, cuisine is solidly Caribbean, with seafood, coconut rice, and spicy flavors dominating the menu. Many countries' cuisine also shows the strong influence of the many different cultures that have left their mark on that nation. Peruvian cuisine is known as one of the biggest examples of fusion cuisine, with Peruvian food giving a veritable history of multicultural influence including indigenous cultures, Spanish colonists, and immigrants from Italy, Germany, China, Japan, and West Africa. 

We Suggest: `8 Day Culinary Journey of Peru

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Expand your mind past the usual Bordeaux and Tuscany and discover a whole new world of off-the-radar wine destinations. 

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Europe is largely known as one of the main producers of wine throughout the world, so it is hard to know just which region to choose from when picking your wine tour. As with any produce, grapes take on the flavors of their surroundings and are exceptionally influenced by the climate of the area and the treatment of the soil, resulting in a unique flavor that cannot be reproduced. Take a look at our top 5 best wine regions to gain a sense of where your favorite variety is produced.

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