With fall on the doorstep, apples, winter squash, pumpkin, cinnamon and more are on the horizon, teasing the taste buds of all foodies. So whether you're toasting to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, eating under the stars in Mexico, or sailing the high seas in South America, celebrate sweater season by booking a trip and indulging your inner foodie with one of these noteworthy dining experiences around the globe.
Champagne & Caviar Dreams at Quintessence, Anguilla
What’s more cutesy than toasting with a glass of bubbles while quietly jetting off to The Caribbean? Anguilla’s chicest boutique five-star hotel is offering a mindfully exclusive package that includes round-trip flights to the island aboard a Tradewind Aviation private jet, seven nights in the hotel’s oceanfront penthouse suite, and a Champagne tasting with caviar service. With just twelve unique suites, a museum-quality art collection, and one of the Caribbean's finest wine and Champagne cellars, Quintessence doubles as your own private mansion, complete with butlers who will cater to your every whim.
Spill the Tea at Sea at Ecoventura, Galapagos
Pinkies up, anchors down! Cruisers aboard an Ecoventura 20-passenger luxury yacht can visit historic Floreana Island in The Galapagos while enjoying a destination-themed tea service inspired by an ancient secret. Home to spectacular snorkeling spots like the Devil's Crown and the famous Post Office Bay, the island is rumored to have been the location of several mysterious disappearances in the 1930s, including that of an Austrian 'baroness' and her companions. As travelers enjoy local sips and tiny treats on the sundeck in (casual) style, a local guide spills the tea on the twisted tale of the Galapagos Affair that unfolded once upon a time in the enchanted archipelago.
Toes in the Water, Sunsets & Sand at Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Florida
Under the glow of string lights on a beach in the Florida Keys, guests of Playa Largo Resort & Spa can soak in nature’s beauty with dinner at a Water Table set amidst the sparkling turquoise shoreline. Inviting diners to slip off their sandals and dip their toes in the water while enjoying fresh coastal cuisine with a backdrop of cotton-candy-colored sunsets, this charming, tropical oasis has all the makings of a classic island vacation.
An Ethereal Escape at W Punta de Mita, Mexico
For a very mindful (and unforgettable) dining experience, score the one reservation available per night at W Punta de Mita’s Mesa1. Like its name implies, the restaurant is a one-table fine dining experience set on a private stone island placed in the middle of a dreamy lagoon that looks one of Mexico's best surf breaks. Guests can indulge in a customizable seven-course tasting menu while seated around a beautiful table carved from a 100-year-old local Parota tree -- it's only accessible by stones suspended over the water that disappears once the group has settled in.
Private Oyster Experience on the Cape at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
A custom oyster tasting on the Cape? Very cutesy, very demure. Cape Cod's beautiful Ocean Edge Resort is offering a new private oyster experience exclusively available to guests of their premiere Presidential Bay Collection villas. The program takes place en-suite and includes an oyster-shucking tutorial with education on the destination's staple delicacy, and a local oyster tasting mindfully paired with housemade accompaniments (think: Bloody Mary Granita) and Champagne, Aperol Spritz's, cocktails and mocktails.
Pure Indulgence in Paradise at Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
St. Lucia’s mesmerizing resort known for its 3-walled guest sanctuaries that offer en-suite infinity pools with the most jaw-dropping views pays homage to the island’s rich culinary heritage with a mindfully local and demure en-suite dessert. Guests in one of these hard-to-snag suites can order the Chocolate Dream Nightcap, where a quick call to their private butler results in a complimentary array of delicate truffles infused with exotic homegrown spices, and smooth dark chocolate bars – all handmade with locally harvested cacao at the resort and best enjoyed with a backdrop of the starry night sky.
