The inaugural Culinary Collection by National Geographic Traveller (UK) is here, and it brings together some extraordinary food experiences — trips where staying, cooking and eating are all intertwined.  

The lead story, Gourmet Stays, spotlights 12 standout escapes redefining the modern gastronomic getaway, from brewing banana beer in Rwanda and building bento boxes in Japan to crafting bean-to-bar chocolate in Grenada. 

According to a recent World Food Travel Association report, 81% of travellers say food and drink are significant factors in choosing a destination, and 53% have travelled specifically for a unique culinary experience. This growing appetite for immersive, place-based dining has inspired hotels and resorts to move beyond the traditional farm-to-table model and introduce culinary residency-style stays. Think foraging retreats in the forest, zero-waste cooking classes that champion sustainability, and live-fire feasts that reconnect us with the primal joy of cooking over flames. These experiences go far beyond dining and offer deep dives into regional culture, guided by those who know it best. 

Elsewhere in this edition: 

• Trace the heritage of Iberian ham across Spain 
• Discover how Brazil is setting new benchmarks for sparkling wine  
• Share a tagine with a local family in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains 
• Explore Malaysia’s culinary capital, George Town, where hawker stalls meet Michelin-starred dining  

All this, plus a curated roundup of the world’s finest food-focused hotels — brought together by advertisers — to inspire you when planning your next unforgettable adventure. 

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