From elegant afternoon teas to Michelin-starred meals and dining in a rainforest canopy, these luxurious experiences deserve a spot on every foodie’s bucket list.
Forget the ordinary – these luxurious foodie adventures are straight out of your dreams. Imagine touching down amid Napa Valley vines via helicopter or witnessing culinary prowess up close at a private chef’s table. Craving something whimsical? Indulge in high tea at a high-society hotel or take a tour far away with your favourite celebrity chefs to unlock a country’s soul through its gastronomy.
Want to tantalise your tastebuds and create memories that linger long after the last bite? Read on for the most exceptional bucket list foodie experiences.
Ever wonder where top chefs eat when they travel? Signature Series offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to travel through some of the world’s most spectacular destinations – including Sri Lanka, Vietnam and India – under the guidance of your favourite chefs, with names like Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and Miguel Maestre guiding you through a region’s culinary heart. Sprinkle your days with exclusive market visits, street food tours and cooking demonstrations alongside classic cultural stops. Then, savour multi-course meals at renowned restaurants and hidden local haunts, each personally chosen by your chef-guides. Plus, Signature Series ensures that you’ll travel and sleep in style, with the most luxurious stays each country can offer.
Feast on Rick Stein’s acclaimed seafood
The legendary Rick Stein is known to all foodies as the modern seafood master. Although the British chef’s iconic The Seafood Restaurant is located in Padstow in the UK, he splits his time between England and the New South Wales’ coastline, where he has two further restaurants, Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook and Bannisters Port Stephens. Specialising in the freshest seafood and seasonal ingredients, cooked simply to allow the flavours to shine, the restaurants offer a wonderful place to enjoy a seaside lunch.
Dine at a Michelin three-star restaurant
It’s the pinnacle of culinary achievement, and only 144 restaurants in the world (as of 2024) currently hold the honour of three Michelin stars. According to Michelin, while one-starred restaurants are worth a stop and two-starred spots are worth a detour, three-starred venues stand apart as meriting an entire journey planned around them. Through unique style and personality, these extraordinary restaurants boast menus step beyond everyday dining, whisking you to culinary worlds that are utterly delicious.
clean , great support for ski & snowboard, and good location
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Margaret R.AU · 33 escapes · 9 reviews
Fabulous apartment in every way.
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AnonymousPH
We had the most magical Christmas in Niseko with my husband and our 3 children. Everything here is just sp beautiful.
The price is on the luxury side, but it is so worth it. The unit is huge for Japan standard which has a living room, dining & kitchen and 2 spacious rooms.
The location is perfect and there are restaurants nearby. There is a free shuttle to Hirafu, but you can actually walk to and from there. The view is impeccable!
This is a memory that our family will surely treasure forever!
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AnonymousTH
beside the place which was exceptional clean and comfortable. Facilities up to the mark. Garage parking fror motorcycles and direct access with the elevator. The reception staff was amazing helpful and great communication skills too. We forgot something in the room and the after handling by the staff was absolutely professional. Season was summer and we would love to stay there in winter.
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AnonymousPH
Chatrium Niseko is a wonderful place to stay, especially for families and groups. The rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with a cozy home-like feel. Its location is convenient, with easy access to restaurants, shops, and ski areas. We also appreciated the filled-up refrigerator, which made our stay even more convenient and enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful, making it a great choice for a relaxing Niseko getaway.
Take a wine tasting by helicopter tour
Soar above rolling hills and lush vineyards in unparalleled style on a boutique wine country tour by helicopter. It’s an intimate way to experience the world’s most prestigious food and wine regions, from Bordeaux’s esteemed estates to the sun-drenched slopes of Rioja and the sprawling vistas of Napa Valley. Touch down from your scenic journey and immerse yourself in exclusive cellar door tastings among the vines. This Margaret River region tour even pairs tipples with a multi-course meal, during which you can listen to winemaking secrets and local history as you sip away the afternoon.
Book a chef’s table experience to see culinary art in action
For an intimate experience unlike any other, dine at a chef’s table. From your seat before the kitchen’s stage, you’ll gain insight into the inner workings of a restaurant – witness the meticulous skill and dedication required to craft high-end cuisine and watch as masterful chefs create, almost as if by magic, a dazzling selection of mouthwatering dishes.
Enjoy wine tasting in the heart of the Hunter Valley
As one of Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine regions, the Hunter Valley is home to some 150 cellar doors. Regarded as the birthplace of Australian winemaking, the region’s viticulture history dates back to the 1800s. Of course, wherever there is good wine, good food follows, with an abundance of paddock-to-plate fare and local produce to complement every drop. For a stay in the heart of the valley, you can’t go past Château Élan at The Vintage.
We stayed here last year and had a wonderful experience. The beds were comfortable, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast buffet was perfect for us.
We also enjoyed dining at The Legends Restaurant and Bar. The food was really good, and a special mention goes to the maître d’, who was incredibly friendly, accommodating and provided excellent service. Unfortunately, I can’t remember her name, but she made our dining experience extra special!
Playing at The Vintage Golf Course was another highlight. It’s a beautiful course in stunning surroundings. We loved the peaceful atmosphere, being surrounded by nature and seeing kangaroos roaming freely throughout the grounds. It’s the perfect place to unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Overall, a fantastic getaway with great golf, delicious food, comfortable accommodation and beautiful natural surroundings. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Highly recommend!
10.0
Virginia W.AU · 29 escapes · 7 reviews
Chateau Elan staff were professional and friendly. We enjoyed excellent service at the restaurant both for breakfast and dinner and at the Spike Bar. Congratulations to the staff at Chateau Elan for making our stay enjoyable and relaxed.
10.0
AnonymousAU
Awesome location. Golf course on your front door. Buffet Breakfast has variety.
10.0
Karen T.AU · 1 escape · 1 review
The accomodation was fine, loved looking out at the golf course and the kangaroos everyday. The food on site was exceptional and the staff were helpful and friendly. Highly recommend relaxing at the hydro lounge!
10.0
Lesley B.AU · 19 escapes · 5 reviews
Enormous resort broken into wings. My large, well equipped room was very comfortable. Great deal with Luxury Escape including parking and our breakfast each day. A interesting walk from our Wing 10 to The Legends Restaurant & Spikes bar – 2 drinks included in the Lux Esc deal but fine dining awaits at Legends. Wonderful service and top meal – most impressed. The deal gives wine tastings around the Hunter plus a top cheese tasting. Also a walk to Nineteen The Vintage -great pub style good and drinks. Great happy hour and daily food special – loved it!!
Certainly recommend a stay at Chateau Elan
Try high tea at a high-end hotel
Pass an afternoon in refined charm during a high tea to remember. Book a decadent afternoon tea at the likes of The Plaza Hotel in New York, The Ritz London or Raffles Singapore and indulge in delicate finger sandwiches, decadent petit fours and fluffy scones served warm with clotted cream and fresh preserves. Experience impeccable service and imported loose-leaf tea as you drink from fine china, or spirit your afternoon away with a bottle of champagne as you relish your bite-sized treats in utter luxury.
Great location, lovely feeling when walking out of the front doors. Plenty of charm and character to the building and was such a nice feeling to briefly live in such a wholesome building. Will definitely stay here again because it was cheap enough and so much nicer than the alternative newer sterile style of hotel.
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Lisa B.AU · 12 escapes · 4 reviews
It was like stepping back in time. From the moment we walked through the entrance we were taken back to a very stylish era. The Hotel was majestic in architecture and decor, and the good old-fashioned service was second to none. Our suite was grand and extremely comfortable.
Breakfast in the huge, elegant dining room was amazing. It was restaurant style where a waiter/waitress takes your order from a set menu (no buffet). The food and coffee was outstanding.
If you’re looking for everyday modern accommodation perhaps give The Hotel Windsor a miss – this is classy, elegant, old fashioned luxury. Also, it was impressive that the average person could afford to experience a stay at The Hotel Windsor without feeling out of place. If you’re interested in history you will love The Hotel Windsor.
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AnonymousAU
This is the 3rd time I have stayed here, first time was a Wedding Anniversary, the room and staff were beautiful and old school comfort, this time I paid for a small upgrade from the standard room, just beautiful again, checked my bag in early as I had to go out for the day, on return checking was quick and efficient, my bag was already in my room, which was lovely, can’t complain or be more impressed by the quality and staff
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Geoffrey D.AU · 14 escapes · 6 reviews
Old world luxury classy in the best position in the city.
Excellent staff
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AnonymousAU
english old world charm
friendly staff
excellent service
beautiful room, comfy bed.
waling distnce to the princess theatre
central location
Eat in one of the world’s most unique dining settings
Looking for an adventure that goes beyond the palate? Fear not – you can find a plethora of unusual, piquant dining experiences in every corner of the world. At Under in Norway, guests venture more than five metres underwater to sample seasonally driven Nordic dishes as waves lap along the ceiling and fish swim by. If you prefer to take to the sky, visit Thailand’s Soneva Kiri where you can dine in a bamboo pod, suspended above the Gulf of Thailand in a tropical rainforest canopy. And on the ground in Peru’s Sacred Valley, Mil offers an Indigenous-inspired degustation overlooking ancient Incan ruins. Fancy a trip to the Maldives instead? Waterside dining overlooking turquoise lagoons, here you come.
