The best known of the the United Arab Emirates is home to some of the most stunning beachfront dining experiences, where breathtaking views meet world-class cuisine. If you're looking to indulge in a meal by the shore, these five restaurants offer the perfect blend of ambiance, flavors, and luxury.
At the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, along the strand of the same name, with a breathtaking view of the Arabian Gulf, this family-friendly restaurant serves up a mélange of Asian flavors buffet-
Before the dawn of the 21st century, Tulum was a tiny, sleepy Yucatan town to which tourists ventured on day trips from Playa del Carmen and Cancun, to visit the famous seaside ruins and wander around the town, perhaps take a dip in its turquoise waters. Then it began attracting folks who came, were wowed, and stayed - first hippies annd woo woo types who wanted yoga and retreats for meditation, then becoming a magnet for celebrities, and inevitably developers, investors, hoteliers, and restaur
This tiny British Overseas Territory in the northern Caribbean—barely 16 miles long and 3 miles wide, is one of the region’s most exclusive destinations—not because it flaunts glitz and bustle, but because it celebrates tranquility, authenticity, and understated elegance. What makes Anguilla so special is not only its postcard-perfect beaches or its high-end resorts, but its refusal to commercialize its considerable charm. Here life moves at the rhythm of the waves, and
Azabu Kadowaki
These days it´s no surprise to anyone that Japan´s capital is also one of the world´s greatest dining capitals. By some counts there are a staggering around 160,000 restaurants, ranging from casual hole-in-the-wall eateries to fine Michelin-starred temples of gourmet excellence (of which, by the way, there are more than any other city in the world - an impressive 135), and covering the entire gamut of world cuisines. And since you probably didn´t travel all the way here to eat Fr
In the 1990s, part the historic docklands dating back to the founding of Cape Town in the mid-17th century was redeveloped into a 123-hectare (304-acre) mixed-use district which besides various businesses and residences is also home to more than 22 historical landmarks, some 450 shops, more than 100 entertainment attractions, 13 hotels, seven museums, a cruise terminal, and some more than 100 eateries. from fast-food to trendy fine dining from all over the world. Needless to say, th
Gus´ World Famous Fried Chicken
The Volunteer State´s stunning beauty, extensive history, whisky trail, and vibrant music culture are only some of the reasons to travel the here, and are a lot of things it´s known for: Southern sensibility, music and food. In terms of food, the variety of choices - from traditional fried chicken and barbecue to sophisticated international menus. With so many excellent spots to choose from, here´s my take on some of the best, a mix of old and new, down-home and
The Eater Miami offers a comprehensive listing of Orlando's best restaurants that cover a wide range of food styles and neighborhoods. It also addresses the often-asked query, "Where should I eat in Orlando?" The below restaurants (organized according to geographic order) are a reflection of all Orlando has to offer: traditional establishments that have loyal customers chefs-led bistros and chef-run restaurants and eateries that give the dining scene in Orlando some distinctiveness.
Each six-mo
The exclusive dining experience on the Princess Discovery is unlike any other I have been a part of during my travels.
"360: An Extraordinary Experience" is dining immersion making one feel like you’re sitting in the Greek countryside with olive trees or smelling the fragrance of lavender in the south of France. Thanks to Princess Cruises, I savored this time with fellow bloggers.
I immediately became captivated with the experience when I heard beautiful music played by two violinists and f
Singapore offers hundreds of wonderful eating options, from humble street food to Michelin-starred gourmet extravaganzas. But in a city where towering skyscrapers kiss the clouds and shimmering water embraces bustling streets, why not choose a dining venue that offers a tapestry of sights that weave alongside each bite. So dive into a dining experience where breathtaking panoramas add the perfect spice to your plate, like at these restaurants where stunning views and delectable dishes intertwi
Photos: Timothy Leland, except where noted
Visiting tiny Nevis - just 36 square miles - is treat enough, with its ravishing nature, pristine beaches, friendly, laid back locals and charming inns (including several in centuries-old former sugar plantations). But it´s also packed with 40 or so of some of the finest restaurants anywhere, with food from local farm-to-table and sea-to-table found on culturally diversified menus on a par to what you might find in some of the world´s culinary capit
Escale Créole
On the central west coast of this stunning Indian-Ocean island off the coast of Africa, less than a half hour's drive from capital Port Louis, the quaint fishing village of Flic-en-Flac (the name thought to derive from the old Dutch fried landt flaak, meaning "free flat land," from when Mauritius was held by the Netherlands from the end of the 16th to the beginnng of the 18th century) is home to a thriving tourist industry centered around its 13 kilometres (eight miles) of coastl
Admittedly, inflight dining has not gotten a lot of love over much of the course of commercial aviation's history. Actually, early in that history, in the 1930s, multi-course meals were cooked onboard. However, as the postwar demand for flights took off in the 1950’s and 60’s and aircraft sizes (and therefore passenger numbers on each flight) grew, this soon proved impractical, and the complexity of cooking for hundreds of passengers in a tight space within a limited time frame prompted airl
One of the great aspects about visiting the famous cloud forest in Monteverde, Costa Rica, is all of the fantastic restaurants in the area. Whether it is because so many international residents from all over the world live here, or that Monteverde is a popular tourism destination in Costa Rica, the result is the same – excellent gourmet cuisine at dozens of restaurants in the high mountain jungle.
Two of the best restaurants in Monteverde are located at the luxury Hotel El Establo. Located very n
Increasingly popular in many cities throughout the world – food halls have especially become a big thing of late in New York City, and for visitors they’re providing some of the most fun ways possible to take a bite out of the Big Apple. Unlike the “food courts” that have been with us since the 1980s, these extensive venues are usually crammed with multiple, cutting-edge vendors. Three were launched just last year and at least three more are due over the next year, courtesy of celebrity chefs A
The recipe seems simple: take 2 award-winning chefs and one acclaimed restaurateur. Blend with high-quality sustainable ingredients, sprinkle liberally with lots of creativity and serve with class. 
If you are lucky enough to visit the striking Cuban capital Havana, we’d like to recommend a few nice places where you can have lunch or dinner:
Paladar El Rincón de Elegguá
Here you will find many chicken, pork or fish-based dishes. It is a very well located restaurant, which might make the dishes more expensive than at other places but the difference is worth it. The decoration at El Rincón de Eleggua is simple and the service is very good. It is located at Aguacate 257 between Obispo and Obra
After arriving in the late afternoon and settling in at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott on Chincoteague Island for a weeklong August getaway, we were ready for an early dinner. Our plan was to kick back at a nearby eatery that was a favorite of the locals, and had a loose vibe. Fortunately, we didn’t need to travel far; a ten -second walk from our rooms was the front door of Chincoteague’s first and only waterfront hotel restaurant - The Jackspot.
Located right on property, The Jacksp
It's official: gastronomy is overtaking gambling as Vegas' highest grossing attraction. Most of us want a sure bet these days and our palates rather than the comp card increasingly drive the buying decisions. Thanks to celebrity chefdom and farm-to-table ethos, our awareness of fresh ingredients and demand for exquisite dishes prepared by culinary artists has risen meteorically.
Venetian-Palazzo, a raging culinary flashpoint on the Vegas strip boasts the highest number of James Beard chefs togeth
Cold Beers are flowing at Rock & Brews
What do you get when you take a legendary rock star, a successful restaurateur, and a rock promoter and put them together? You get a micro-pub restaurant like no other.
If you’re like me and grew up as a teenager in the 70s, you most likely attended a Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd or Stones show back in the day. If you find yourself in the confines of Los Angeles and make your way to its south beaches, you can relive your “rock n roll fantasy” and dine on barbequ
Wouldn’t it be nice to dine in a restaurant that only served freshly-made meals made with locally-sourced ingredients, vegetables picked that same day, sauces that didn’t come from a jar or can, bread hot out of the oven, juices that only a moment ago were whole fruit, and desserts loving crafted by an on-site pastry chef?
In fact, you can. This is what is cooking at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The renowned Costa Rica eco-adventure hotel at the base of the Rincon de la
