Everyone who loves Greek cuisine, from its more than 30 Michelin starred restaurants to farm-to-table cooking, is aware of how delicious it is. Did you know, though, that it’s one of the most healthy cuisines in the world?

As you cruise along Greece’s islands and mainland, the common touch in its culinary offerings is how local and fresh ingredients are. Core to dishes are herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano and lavender and vegetables such as olives, tomatoes, and aubergine. And Greece’s wine industry, which these days goes way beyond the retsina it’s long been known for, produces wonderful varietals like Agiorgitiko, a lush red and Assyrtiko, a bone-dry white with a touch of citrus. Its regionally produced roses are crisp and delicious.

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This is the place to be...and eat. 

With more than three decades of experience in the culinary industry, Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Executive Director of Culinary Enrichment Chef Kathryn Kelly has spent plenty of time at sea and traveling around the world. Yet, one region keeps calling her back for seconds. Learn more with the beloved Chef about the culinary heritage of Côte d’Azur and her personal favorite foodie experiences when she’s in the French Riviera.

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If one day, you find yourself surrounded by the wild wonder of Tortuguero National Park, you’ll know it: You’ve found Costa Rica’s hidden treasure. Learn more about this amazing destination with our partners at Collette.

Imagine a tropical paradise where Costa Rica’s remote jungle meets the sparkling waters of the Caribbean coast. To get there, drive down a long road past rural banana plantations and cattle fields, the hop on a river boat and glide through jungle canals. Welcome to a place where wild reigns. People? We’re just lucky to be part of it. This is Tortuguero, an off-the-grid escape showing the world where a commitment to conservation can lead.

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Throughout the modern age of tourism, tour operators have built most tours around Rome, Florence and Venice, and there are good reasons for that. Those three cities have thousands of years of rich culture and history packed into tight clusters. The Big Three were independent city states of major importance for many centuries before Italy was established as a nation in 1861. Each has its own independent history and culture. As three separate nations historically, they still have separate, individual characters.

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Be dazzled by the Crown Jewels at Edinburgh Castle, explore the grandeur of the Scottish Renaissance at Stirling Castle, or get a glimpse of prehistoric life at the village of Skara Brae on the Orkney Islands. There’s so much to explore! Here are just 24 great experiences our partners at CIE Tours can give you in Scotland in 2024...

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