LONDON, November 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Whether you've enjoyed some fantastic sun dried tomatoes on
holiday in Greece or tried tagines
in Morocco, food is often one of
the most memorable experiences of a trip overseas.
Thomas Cook brings you a brief
guide to some of the best cheap holidays for food and wine
lovers.
Food lovers wanting an unforgettable holiday are always
encouraged to try local dishes. But it's not just tasty treats and
tempting foods that get appetites whet when on holiday. A number of
popular holidays also involve wine tasting and wineries. Below, we
select our top food destinations.
Goa
Goa is not only a fantastic
destination for lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun and
diving into the cool Indian Ocean, it's also a great choice for
food lovers.
As a popular holiday location for relaxing and unwinding it
attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world each year.
Serving up the best of North and South Indian food with a maritime
mix, you can really enjoy some remarkable meals in Goa.
In addition to this, you can sample the local spirit Feni, which
is made from coconut or cashew apples. It's a strong spirit
specific to the Goa
region.
A holiday to Goa is not just about the food, there are
some stunning beaches and glorious sunset boat rides to enjoy
too.
Antigua
Eating well is one of the great and simple pleasures of going on
holiday and it's certainly something you can do when visiting
Antigua. Antigua holidays are almost guaranteed to give
you those emotive and sensuous meals which you often remember long
after your holiday is over.
Barbuda and Antigua cuisine are not to be missed,
especially if you love fresh fish and Caribbean drinks. Think great seafood and
great cocktails and you get the idea. Food is not the only thing to
enjoy on this warm and laid back island. Antigua has a complex coastline complete with
a stunning coral reef. There's something for everyone on the
island from water sport activities to day excursions, beach
lounging and tropical adventures.
Kos
Kos is another food lover's paradise, especially if you're a fan
of Greek cuisine. Not only can you sample some of the finest and
freshest Mediterranean food around, but you can also enjoy the
delights of a stunning island with stretches of endless sandy
beaches. Cheap holidays to Kos are extremely
affordable at the moment, so be sure to visit Thomas Cook for the latest selection of bargain
breaks.