In my personal opinion, food is often what makes the holiday. You may be in a beautiful location with a fantastic holiday apartment and great temperature, but if the food is below standard and there is nothing for your taste buds to enjoy, that is the part you will remember for most of your holiday. For me, there are three places in the world to go to for foodie holidays, but this is mainly because, for me, there is nothing like Mediterranean cuisine.
France is the place to go for foodie holidays if you like to nibble. The French usually eat around eight times per day, which is one of the reasons why you will find portions are small. Of course, the French enjoy some odd, although delicious, food, such as snails and frog’s legs, but you can also enjoy some amazing foods, like the world famous Coq au Vin or Boullabaise. Of course, France is also the place to go for foodie holidays if you like bread and cheese, as there is a tremendous variety of these on offer.
Of course, a foodie holiday should also include drinks, and France has a host of wines for you to sample, as well a champagne and cognac, of course.
If you have read the book or seen the movie Eat, Pray, Love, you will know that Italy is the place to go to eat. Pastas, pizzas, cakes, deserts, you name it, the Italians make it. A holiday in Italy is most certainly not a good idea for those who want to watch their weight. The only solution to combat the weight gain you will experience if you go on foodie holidays to Italy, is buying a larger sized pair of trousers!
As far as drinks go, a foodie holiday to Italy would not be complete without sampling some of the beautiful coffees and espressos, although be careful and remember that the caffeine in Italian coffees is strong enough to keep you awake at night!
Spain is another great destination for foodie holidays. The tapas and the paella are a true delight to the taste buds, particularly when enjoyed with some of the fine Spanish wines, or Sangria of course. Spain offers a variety of seafood dishes that are truly amazing and there really is something for every taste to enjoy.
Going on foodie holidays is one way to make sure that your holiday is a success. You may have a crummy hotel, but if the food is good, your holiday will be a great success. If you want to avoid staying in a below par hotel, it might be a great idea to hire a holiday home in the country where you want to go for your foodie holiday. Particularly when going with a large group of people, having a holiday home can also be incredibly cost effective, of course. There are wonderful holiday homes in France, Spain and Italy, or any other destination you may want to choose for your next foodie holiday.
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