Cuisine

Some travelers just need to follow their palate. Explorers braved pirates for Indian spices and British spies stole tea from East China; much of world history comes down to a trade in tastes. Be it a Michelin-star restaurant or a crowded street stall, there is a morsel of history in every bite of Asian cuisine.

The diversity of dishes in Asia – red bean dumplings, a warming bowl of pho, sizzling shabu shabu, delicate sushi, spicy green papaya salad – is mind boggling in both scope and scale. Thailand combines the vibrant zing of indigenous cuisine with modern twists that smash heady aromatics against deep savory notes. To even speak of Chinese cuisine is difficult: Xinjiang, Sichuan, Cantonese, Jiangnan, and across the straits is Taiwan, which boasts its own unique, savory style.

For the foodie who prefers modern dining, Asia has been rising as a culinary power for decades. Award-winning executive chef Kunio Tokuoka leads Japan’s Kitcho, known around the world for its traditional kaiseki; there diners can find an experience that fuses the future of dining with centuries of history. Every city has a dish, and every venue has a style. Asia takes food seriously.

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Cuisine Itineraries

Classic Singapore

One of the most modern cities in the world, Singapore is a fascinating cultural melting-pot. This 6-day journey will show you all the different facets of the Lion City. See the island’s ultra-modern architecture, cultural enclaves, the plates of food that bring everyone together, and soak in the sun on the lush Sentosa island. 

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $7,250
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A Culinary Journey Across Uzbekistan

This 11-day itinerary takes you on a whirlwind culinary journey across Uzbekistan from Tashkent and Khiva to Bukhara and Samarkand. Snack on spiced lamb samsa, taste some of the sweetest melons and fruits fresh at the market, sample regional specialties of green noodles and fried fish, break bread with your hands, and devour skewers of tender grilled meats. Besides tasting some of the country’s best dishes, you’ll also get hands-on and learn how to cook them as well. After this tour, you’ll likely share the country’s obsession with plov!

Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Price Per Person
From $10,200
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A Jubilee Wanderlist Across Asia

Gather your closest loved ones and go on a 13-day adventure that celebrates the best of life, from bustling cities to postcard-perfect natural landscapes. Tap into the electric pulse of busy cosmopolitan cities whose frenetic energy is even more lively at night. Taste the fragrant cuisines that tell a story of the people’s past and present. Slow it down to soak it all in with moments of serenity in misty mountains and turquoise lagoons. Relish these good times with friends and family and create fond memories that will be unforgotten.

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $20,900
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A Sense of Well-being: Sanctuaries & Cuisine in Southern Thailand

Escape from the stresses of back home and retreat to the tropical shores of southern Thailand for 6 days of sandy beach, tropical jungle, warm seas, fresh seafood, and guided personalized wellness activities. Bring peace and mindfulness back into your life with meditation, yoga, and fitness.  Pamper yourself with massage therapies and healing treatments. Nourish your body with southern Thailand’s freshest ingredients harvested from where the wild forest meets the sea. This immersive trip offers a balance of rejuvenating activities, delicious and fresh food experiences, and inspiring destination, helping you achieve a sense of well-being unique to southern Thailand.

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $6,250
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A Vietnamese Culinary Journey

Delve into the taste sensations of fresh Vietnamese cuisine on this sensually-stimulating 14-day trip. You’ll learn cooking secrets from a top chef, dine on freshly-caught seafood in Mui Ne, sample local favorites from fresh markets, and dine at some of Saigon’s top restaurants, while staying in Vietnam’s best hotels.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,100
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Busan and Seoul By Night

Indulge in the energetic nightlife in two of South Korea’s trendiest cities, Seoul & Busan. Dine on kimchi and BBQ pork belly, belt out K-pop songs at a norebang (Korean karaoke), hop around the many pojangmachas (drinking tents) and discover the unique flavors of makgeolli and soju, staple Korean spirits.

Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price Per Person
From $11,900
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Chiang Rai Retreats: Peace and Well-being in the Mountains

Retreat to the mountainous province of Chiang Rai on this 6-day trip to two different wellness destinations, Pa Sak Tong and Phu Saichai. Breathe in deep the fresh mountain air and unwind with pampering spa treatments, refocus with mindful meditation in the verdant fields, strengthen the body with jungle treks and biking, and refuel with organic wholesome meals. This luxury getaway into the cool and green hills of northern Thailand will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.

Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,700
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Colors of Autumn in Tohoku

In the fall, temperatures in Tohoku are mild, and the trees adopt a breathtaking pallet of red, orange, and yellow. This 14-day long itinerary takes tourists on a leisurely tour of the Tohoku Region’s top outdoor destinations while also giving plenty of opportunities to enjoy the hot springs and taste the local cuisine.

Duration
14 days / 13 nights
Price Per Person
From $26,500
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Delicious Hong Kong: A Foodie Tour

Eat your way through Hong Kong on this delectable 2-day tour featuring the region’s rich, intense, and age-old recipes, while staying at some of the region’s most luxe hotels. You’ll dine at the Four Season’s Caprice restaurant, and sample local favorites in Kowloon’s Sham Shui Po neighborhood.

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Price Per Person
Extension: Optional add-on to your itinerary
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Exploring Japanese Culture, Kyushu-style

Take in Japan’s historically- and culturally-rich Kyushu island on this whirlwind 5-day luxury tour. You’ll shop vibrant Fukuoka’s stylish boutiques, pay your respects in the once-devastated Nagasaki, visit the iconic Kumamoto castle, and spend your nights in some of Japan’s most luxurious hotels. 

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
From $11,000
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