Curated Food-Centric Vacations Shine

For some, eating is the most exciting thing to look forward to on vacation. Noshing on authentic recipes, savoring fresh ingredients, and getting a taste of the local culture is as memorable as a scuba dive or mountain climb.

Edible Destinations by Epitourean, a travel provider for Abound by Marriott Vacations™, understands just how important food is to a vacation. Each vacation is highly curated end-to-end to bring you some of the best experiences in the world. So much is included, like accommodations, a knowledgeable tour guide, most meals, guided sightseeing tours of wineries and towns, and cooking demonstrations. With more surprises along the way.

Here's just a sample of some of the amazing adventures in store for you:*

Holiday Fun

The Wondrous Christmas Markets of Vienna and Prague

Where You’ll Go:

• Vienna, Austria
• Prague, Austria

What You’ll Do:

Experience a weeklong journey into world-renowned Christmas markets of Europe. You’ll start in Vienna with a day-one Ferris wheel welcome dinner and visit six different Christmas markets, including the world-famous Christkindlmarkt. Unforgettable food experiences include the opportunity to attend a Viennese coffee-tasting workshop, wiener schnitzel and apple strudel cooking class, and a guided Naschmarkt Food Tour. Your tour also includes a day-trip to Prague to visit the statue of Saint Wenceslas, famously of the “Good King Wenceslas” Christmas carol fame.

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Christmas in Santa Fe Culinary Holiday

Where You’ll Go:

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

What You’ll Do:

Experience the unique charm of a Southwest holiday. Walk tree-lined streets, shop for authentic Native American gifts under twinkling lights, and master the flavors of the American Southwest. Get a hands-on holiday cooking class featuring a seasonal favorite and finish the experience with bountiful dinner. Eat specialty dining choices on a Christmas market walking tour during the day, followed by a winter flavors wine-pairing walking tour at night. Enjoy a chef’s tasting holiday dinner led by James Beard Best Chef (Southwest) winner Fernando Olea, where authentic meal options are paired with true New Mexico wines.

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Year-Round Adventures

Flavors of Sante Fe Culinary Getaway

Where You’ll Go:

• Santa Fe, New Mexico

What You’ll Do:

If you can’t get to the Southwest during the holidays, never fear. Visit a melting pot of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and European cultures with a food tour of Santa Fe. During your special culinary getaway to The City Different, you can enjoy authentic New Mexican cuisine, including a hands-on cooking class where you’ll finally answer the question, “red or green?” Enjoy a guided foodie tour of Santa Fe’s unique culinary landscape where you’ll learn the fascinating history of the city between samples of its legendary cuisine. Ample time is also given to explore the city’s culture and historical landmarks, along with its considerable art scene.

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A Culinary Adventure in the Heart of Mexico’s Yucatán

Where You’ll Go:

• Petac, Mexico
• Mérida, Mexico
• Uxmal, Mexico

What You’ll Do:

See the history, culture, and flavor of Mexico’s Yucatán. Dine on authentic Mayan recipes and dishes and learn to make them yourself. Cook frijol con puerco, chiltomate, salsas, dips and guacamole, pork and rice, and much more. There’s even a demonstration of tropical drinks and cocktails. When you aren’t sampling and cooking delicious food, you’ll be on a tour of the Mérida markets, visiting Hacienda Mucuyché, seeing cenotes, and taking a day-trip to historical Uxmal.

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Southeast Asia Culinary Odyssey Thailand & Vietnam

Where You’ll Go:

• Bangkok, Thailand
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Siem Reap, Cambodia (optional add-on)

What You’ll Do:

Savor the flavors of Asia with an intimate tour featuring a maximum of just eight people. Starting in Bangkok, you’ll explore the city between hands-on cooking classes. The first guides you through curries, noodles, spring rolls, and more. The second demonstration is over lunch, where you’ll make the famous pad Thai along with curries and salads. City tours include the floating market and Railway Market, a stroll through the botanical gardens, a visit to a shrine, and more. In Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll taste and cook for yourself a variety of Vietnamese dishes like pho, báhn mi, summer rolls, and more. A unique experience will be spending an evening with a local Mekong Delta family. Learn from them the importance of food in their culture and dine on delicious homemade dishes. If you’d like, you can extend your stay with a journey to Siem Reap, home of the famous Angkor Wat Temple. You’ll visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore local Cambodian markets, as well as enjoy another cooking course.

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