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Around the World in Cheese Tours

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Dec 23, 2021 11:26:00 AM

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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Topics: travel, Latin America, food, italy, bucket list, asia, netherlands, indonesia, asia vacations, european vacations, europe vacations, greece, ecuador, trending, usa, food and wine, switzerland

Fabulous Day Trips From Punta Cana

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Nov 7, 2021 1:01:00 PM

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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Topics: travel, food, bucket list, trending, beach, food and wine, Caribbean, dominican republic, excursions

Can't Miss Caribbean

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Nov 4, 2021 12:19:59 PM

A trip to the Caribbean may be just what you need if you're in search of the perfect blend of culture, outdoor activities and sun-drenched beach days. Here are a few of our Can't Miss Caribbean picks!


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Topics: travel, food, bucket list, romantic, adventure, trending, family travel, nature, usa, beach, Caribbean

Europe Foodie Experiences

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Nov 3, 2021 9:38:52 AM

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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Topics: Spain, europe travel, travel, food, italy, bucket list, ireland, croatia, portugal, european vacations, europe vacations, greece, france, trending, food and wine, excursions

Spirits Around the World

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Oct 20, 2021 5:58:35 PM

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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Topics: travel, food, italy, bucket list, germany, seasonal travel, ireland, germany travel, ireland travel, european vacations, europe vacations, scotland, fall travel, autumn, greece, france, trending, usa, food and wine, island travel, Caribbean

10 Bucket List Destinations in the USA

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Oct 14, 2021 6:30:00 PM

From the pristine wilderness of Alaska to the tropical paradise of the Florida Keys, the USA is a country of diverse landscapes, cultures and cuisines. Most Americans have a bucket list of destinations in the USA, we have compiled a few of our favorites.

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Topics: travel, food, bucket list, adventure, trending, family travel, nature, usa, arizona

Top MICHELIN Star Restaurant Picks in Portugal

Posted by Sandra Thomas-Comenole on Oct 5, 2021 2:35:45 PM

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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Topics: europe travel, travel, food, bucket list, best wine, seasonal travel, restaurants, portugal, european vacations, europe vacations, fall travel, autumn, wine, trending, food and wine

A Tour of Italian Regional Cuisine

Posted by Mary Nadal on Nov 19, 2019 4:02:29 PM

 

Italy is famous for its incredible cuisine, but each region has its own local specialties. Food in northern Italy is traditionally heavier and richer, with more butter, cream, and cheese while southern Italian food is more typically Mediterranean, with lots of fish and seafood, olive oil, and tomato sauce. No matter where you go, though, it's always delicious! Let's explore a few of Italy's regions and their characteristic cuisine. 

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Topics: food, tuscany, florence, italy, venice, milan, rome, sicily

Food and Wine of Latin America

Posted by Mary Nadal on Oct 15, 2019 2:48:36 PM

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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Topics: Latin America, food, wine, peru, argentina, coffee, chocolate, colombia, mexico, food and wine

Our Favorite Fall Destinations for 2024

Posted by Mary Nadal on Aug 19, 2019 10:36:19 AM


It may seem hard to believe now in the heat of August, but fall is right around the corner. We’ve compiled some of our favorite fall destinations for you to explore this autumn.

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Topics: food, italy, germany, germany travel, scotland, egypt, fall travel, autumn, greece, wine

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