We like to pretend it's the culture, the history and the sights. But the ultimate joy of travel for many – perhaps the majority – comes from something that brings together all three, and then some: The food. These five beguiling locations promise culinary experiences that let you channel your inner Anthony Bourdain, Nadiya Hussain or Stanley Tucci – namely.
Eight great new cruise itineraries, from Saudi Arabia to the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand, and the Mediterranean as you've never done it.
Expedition vessels used to be a rough-and-tumble way to get you where few have gone before comforts be damned. No longer. Welcome to the cushy new age of exploration.