These Are Dream Vacation Destinations for Food Lovers This Summer

Summer is finally here, and the urge to escape to an idyllic island doesn’t have to compete with your commitment to tasting food capitals. From the world’s southernmost capital to the capital of French Polynesia, to the capital of Canada’s smallest province, some of the most scenic vacation destinations are rich with culture and cuisine.

In Wellington, New Zealand, Kiwi seafood is fished from the most pristine waters on earth, while chicken, pork, and beef are stuffed inside superlative pies. In Tahiti, Papeete doubles down on the Pacific seafood at a historic market and local food trucks. On the other side of the globe, Charlottetown celebrates Prince Edward Island lobster and oysters, with a cult-favorite ice cream destination for dessert.

Between the Pacific Islands and Canada, vacationers can explore panaderías, street food, and fine dining in Puerto Rico. Further afield, Vietnam offers even more seafood and street food in Saigon. Opt for skewers of fried everything and Japanese specialties in Osaka, which has its own local ramen and okonomiyaki. Whichever food scene is on your bucket list, we have an expert guide to get your trip started.

For a European itinerary, explore Copenhagen, Croatia, or the Canary Islands. The ever eco-conscious capital of Denmark offers everything from a rooftop farm meal to waterfront natural wine bars while the island of Hvar has Croatian cuisine along cobblestone streets on one side and scenic wineries to visit on the other. In Spain, travelers can island hop from Lanzarote to Tenerife for destination vineyards with mineral wines from volcanic ash and indigenous grapes. And in France, Marseille offers the ultimate seafood and wine with many more Provençal pleasures.

Whether you’re toasting to time in Barcelona with a rooftop cocktail or dining in a treepod in Thailand, you’re bound to have an unforgettable experience with a true taste of place at these ports with world-class culinary experiences.