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Sometimes, it pays to get out of the kitchen. Especially when that means diving into new sights, sounds and flavours. But what exactly is on the menu this year? From the newest Michelin-star dining to foraging for truffles, here are some of the most exciting (and conscious) foodie experiences on offer for 2020 \u2013 and the best places to discover them first-hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a01. Farm-to-table fun<\/h3>\n

Connecting more closely with where your food has come from is definitely high on the agenda. The thinking behind it is simple: when you\u2019re part of the process of creating what\u2019s on your plate, the experience is so much richer. But farm-to-table fun doesn\u2019t necessarily mean throwing on a pair of muddy wellington boots. It could mean hunting for rare white truffles in the autumnal hills around Piedmont, Italy \u2013 and seeing your prize delicately shaved over fresh pasta for dinner at Villa La Madonna<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Or learning how the world\u2019s favourite aphrodisiac is cultivated with a private boat trip to an oyster farm, courtesy of beachside hideaway La Sultana Oualida<\/a> in Morocco.<\/p>\n

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Plenty of boutique hotels are championing locally-grown produce \u2013 and encouraging you to be part of the action. Dig up root vegetables on the organic farm at Castle Hot Springs<\/a> in Arizona before watching them roast on an open fire. Or, at elegant Les Sources de Caudalie<\/a>, pair your own dish with a local Pessac-L\u00e9ognan wine in a private cooking class.<\/em><\/p>\n

2. Reach for the Michelin-stars<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re more gastronome<\/em> than green-fingered, you\u2019re in luck: Michelin-star dining will never go out of style. At The Dylan<\/a>, contemporary French dishes are presented like miniature works of art. Perfect for whipping up your appetite, Amsterdam\u2019s ultra-chic shopping streets are also just around the corner. Then there\u2019s Hotel \u00danico<\/a> in Madrid, where you can go on an epic culinary voyage made up of multiple \u201cmoments.\u201d Its award-winning restaurant also offers a \u201cPetit Menu\u201d at lunch if you\u2019re itching to explore the city\u2019s Golden Mile.<\/p>\n

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Swap city vibes for stunning lakeside views at Hotel RIVA<\/a>, Germany, where two Michelin-starred delights are matched by the hotel\u2019s sleek rooftop pool \u2013 perfect for a pre-lunch swim.<\/em><\/p>\n

3. Give it the green light<\/h3>\n

A trend that looks to become a way of life, plant-based eating is becoming easier to take on your travels. Trendy in Sydney is blazing a trail with Australia\u2019s first fully plant-based hotel restaurant, Alibi Bar + Kitchen. While in San Sebasti\u00e1n, Arima Hotel\u2019s<\/a> Misura restaurant gives you the option of customizing your veggie plates with different treats from the kitchen garden.<\/p>\n

\"Ovolo<\/p>\n

Green and ethical tourism go hand in hand \u2013 and ticking both boxes is Keemala<\/a> in Thailand. The resort celebrates Phuket\u2019s 9-day Vegetarian Festival in October, offering guests a low-calorie, \u2018healthy living\u2019 menu bursting with Thai flavours year-round. It also adopts a firm position on animal rights, and houses two rescued water buffalo who help keep the hotel\u2019s grass in order.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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