foodies on vacation

Which are the best islands in the Caribbean for Foodies?

My Vacation Lady knows that not every island in the Caribbean is the same and we try to help guide our clients toward the islands that will best fit their dreams and desires.  Some islands have lots and lots of all inclusive resorts and some we will recommend that our clients NOT go to an [...]

Are you up for a Food-Cation?

Not even sure that this is a word but if it was, it would be the foodie's dream vacation.  Kind of like food porn, Instagram's food pictures all on a plate in front of them. So if you are a foodie and food is a very important part of your vacation planning, here are some [...]

Get ready for your tropical vacation with cocktail recipes!

Nothing says a tropical vacation more than a beverage with an umbrella or pineapple in it.   Or how about a cocktail IN a pineapple or IN a coconut? My Vacation Lady is sending you some beverage inspiration to get ready for your summer vacation! Here are some island drinks to get you in the mood! [...]

Beachside Caribbean signature dishes

It's time for a bit of travel inspiration- Foodie style.  Let's head to the Caribbean and talk about some of the local dishes that are great from beachside shacks.   Barbados You can not go to Barbados and NOT try their famous flying fish and macaroni pie.  We tried it at a little beachside restaurant [...]

Combining your love of wine with travel

What's the first destination that comes to mind when you think of combining a love of wine with your vacation? Napa or Sonoma Valley, California, most likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=aQaXjK9jR_E While you'll certainly be able to indulge in a glass or two in that region of the US, there are some other types of vacations to consider [...]

Favorite Snacks in Hawaii

What are the TOP snacks in Hawaii? We could tell you our faves, but we'll let the readers of Hawaii Magazine tell you theirs. Shave Ice Making Shave Ice at Matsumotos in Oahu When My Vacation Lady's daughter and son in law came home from their honeymoon to Hawaii, they missed shave ice [...]

Honeymoons for Foodies- Part 2- Food Tours

One of the goals we have, at My Vacation Lady, is to create your honeymoon experience.  Anyone can book a flight and a hotel but one of the things that sets us apart and makes us a top rated honeymoon travel agency, is to design a honeymoon around our client's dreams. Last week, we started our Honeymoon for [...]

Food and wine lovers need to check out New Zealand

You may not have considered New Zealand for a food and wine destination but you should. Fresh from the land and sea. Vineyards to explore.  Craft beer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=hi5MPjbgj6c Here are the top 10 Food and Wine Experiences in New Zealand:   The Classic Wine Trail     The Hawke's Bay is known for Bordeaux Blends, Syrah and [...]

Should a foodie go to an all inclusive resort?

All inclusive resorts have evolved since the first all inclusive style resort was introduced over 50 years ago.  Food at all inclusive resorts back in the old days was buffet style and sub par.  A self respecting "foodie" would never consider an all inclusive resort. Well times have changed! Now, many (but still not all) [...]

Eating Like a Local on Vacation

How many times have you asked a hotel concierge for restaurant recommendations and ended up feeling like they sent you to a tourist trap?  Or, have you ever gone to the concierge and you were given a pre-printed list of restaurants?  Do you ever wonder if the concierge actually eats there or if the food [...]

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