Demure Dining Experiences Around the Globe

The brat summer of posting endless sun-soaked spritz pics from the Amalfi coast is over and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. But don’t cry because your European vacay has come to an end, smile (sweetly) because fall is finally here and it’s another reason to wanderlust your way to some unforgettable, IG-worthy moments.

Whether you’re toasting to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, eating under the stars in Mexico, or sailing the high seas in South America, celebrate sweater season by indulging your inner foodie with one of these very mindful, very demure dining experiences around the globe.

Champagne & Caviar Dreams / Quintessence, Anguilla

What’s more cutesy than toasting with a great glass of bubbles while quietly jetting off to The Caribbean? Anguilla’s chicest boutique five-star hotel is offering a mindfully exclusive package that includes round-trip flights to the island aboard a Tradewind Aviation private jet, seven nights in the hotel’s oceanfront penthouse suite, and a Champagne tasting with caviar service. With just twelve unique suites, a museum-quality art collection, and one of the region’s best wine and Champagne cellars, Quintessence doubles as your own private mansion. www.qhotelanguilla.com

Toes in the Water, Sunsets & Sand / Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Florida 

Under the glow of string lights on a beach in the Florida Keys, guests of Playa Largo Resort & Spa’s Sol by the Sea restaurant can soak in nature’s beauty with dinner at a Water Table set amidst the sparkling turquoise shoreline. Inviting diners to slip off their sandals and dip their toes in the water while enjoying fresh coastal cuisine with a backdrop of cotton-candy-colored sunsets, this charming, tropical oasis has all the makings of a classic island vacation. www.playalargoresort.com

Spill the Tea at Sea / Ecoventura, Galapagos 

Pinkies up, anchors down! Cruisers aboard an Ecoventura 20-passenger luxury yacht can visit historic Floreana Island in The Galapagos while enjoying a destination-themed tea service inspired by an ancient secret. Home to spectacular snorkeling spots like the Devil’s Crown and the famous Post Office Bay, the island is rumored to have been the location of several mysterious disappearances in the 1930s, including that of an Austrian “baroness” and her companions. As travelers enjoy local sips and tiny treats on the sundeck in (casual) style, a local guide spills the tea on the twisted tale of the Galapagos Affair that unfolded once upon a time in the enchanted archipelago. www.ecoventura.com

An Ethereal Escape / W Punta de Mita, Mexico

For a very mindful (and unforgettable) dining experience, score the one reservation available per night at W Punta de Mita’s Mesa1. Like its name implies, the restaurant is a one-table fine dining experience set on a private stone island placed in the middle of a dreamy lagoon that looks one of Mexico’s best surf breaks. Guests can indulge in a customizable seven-course tasting menu while seated around a beautiful table carved from a 100-year-old local Parota tree — it’s only accessible by stones suspended over the water that disappear once the group has settled in. www.wpuntademita.com

Private Oyster Tasting on the Cape / Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

A custom oyster tasting on the Cape? Very cutesy, very demure. Cape Cod’s beautiful Ocean Edge Resort is offering a new private oyster experience exclusively available to guests of their premiere Presidential Bay Collection villas. The program takes place en-suite, and includes an oyster-shucking tutorial with education on the destination’s staple delicacy, and a local oyster tasting mindfully paired with housemade accompaniments (think: Bloody Mary Granita) and Champagne, Aperol Spritz’s, cocktails, and mocktails. www.oceanedge.com

 

Pure Indulgence in Paradise  / Jade Mountain 

St. Lucia’s mesmerizing resort known for its 3-walled guest sanctuaries that offer en-suite infinity pools with jaw-dropping nature views pays homage to the island’s rich culinary heritage with a mindfully local and demure en-suite dessert. Guests in one of these hard-to-snag suites can order the Chocolate Dream Nightcap, where a quick call to their private butler results in a complimentary array of delicate truffles infused with exotic homegrown spices, and smooth dark chocolate bars – all handmade at the resort with locally harvested cacao. www.jademountain.com

A Secret Garden in the Desert  / Kimpton Mas Olas, Todos Santos 

Baja’s new Mas Olas resort is the definition of a mindful escape. Spread across 30 peaceful oceanfront acres with beautiful gardens that fuel its wellness and culinary programs, they offer chef-led garden tours and culinary workshops, native cacao ceremonies, and herb foraging experiences where visitors can make their own essential oil blends at an onsite apothecary. At the resort’s Botánica restaurant, tables are set amidst the flowering cacti and dishes are made with homegrown ingredients so fresh they rarely touch a refrigerator before making it to the plate. www.masolasresort.com

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