Inspired by local traditions and destination expert
insights, Kensington has unveiled new
culinary and cultural journeys around
the globe.
These
itineraries are designed to take travelers off the well-worn tourist path
and into the kitchens, vineyards and markets of destinations.
"Food is one of the most authentic ways to understand a
place because it reflects history, geography, traditions, and community all at
once," Helen Giontsis, President, Kensington, said in a statement.
She added, “The experiences travelers remember most are
often the ones they didn't know to look for and often revolve around food and
culture; a neighborhood cafe where locals gather, or a family-owned winery. It
helps travelers move beyond simply seeing a place and begin to truly understand
its history, culture and people."
A sample of new journeys includes:
Greece: A Taste of Island Life- Sifnos & Paros
Offering
a genuine sense of Greek island life, the itinerary begins in Athens with a
private Acropolis visit, neighborhood markets, family-run tavernas before
heading to Sifnos, widely considered Greece's culinary capital, where travelers
create traditional recipes in a local home. Paros follows, with the harbor
village of Naoussa, a multi-generational family winery, and a traditional kaiki
cruise around Antiparos.
Croatia: Croatia Island Hopping Adventure
While
Croatia's coastline draws visitors from around the world, its vineyards, farms,
and island communities offer a compelling window into local life. This
itinerary takes travelers from Dubrovnik through Korcula, Hvar, Solta Island,
and Split, featuring traditional farm-to-table dining experiences, visits to
family-run vineyards, tastings of rare indigenous wines, and encounters with
local producers preserving generations-old traditions. Private island-hopping
excursions visit secluded coves and authentic island communities, along with
olive oil, honey, and wine tastings.
Portugal & Morocco: Lisbon, Marrakech and Atlas
Mountains
The itinerary includes two countries and centuries of shared
history. Travelers explore Lisbon's iconic bairros and Fado traditions before
crossing to Morocco for spice-market wandering, mint tea ceremonies, and
dinners in Berber villages high in the Atlas Mountains.
Peru: Taste of Peru – Icons & Culinary Immersion
Machu Picchu might be its most famous attraction, but Peru's culinary culture
from its markets, kitchens, and ancient food traditions is just as
extraordinary. This itinerary moves from Lima's celebrated food scene to
colonial Arequipa and the Sacred Valley, with stops to learn regional cooking
over wood stoves, mix pisco sours with local bartenders, and share a
traditional Pachamanca feast before a private guided visit to Machu Picchu.
Italy: La
Dolce Sardinia – Unwind in Style
Tuscany gets a lot of attention when it comes to food and wine,
but Sardinia has a culinary identity shaped by seafaring history, pastoral life
and island isolation. On this journey, travelers make traditional Sardinian
ravioli with local hosts at a family-run winery, explore ancient nuraghi ruins
and sail the La Maddalena Archipelago and the Emerald Coast.
Japan: Flavors of Northern Japan – Tokyo to Hokkaido
Most first-time Japan itineraries follow the same southern arc. This one goes
north, from Tokyo's back-alley food culture to the coastal flavors of Sendai
and Matsushima Bay. Travelers continue to Hokkaido renowned for its seafood,
dairy, and agricultural heritage with sake tastings, fresh fish markets, and a
visit to a family winery in Yoichi along the way.
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