Thursday, August 12, 2010

Take A Food Tour Of The USA For A Vacation With A Difference

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In the modern age, travel is such a large part of people's everyday lives. In fact, given today's fast-paced lifestyle, it's hard to imagine that not so long ago, the idea of going on vacation was a rare luxury rather than a growing necessity. And, as the travel industry across the world has boomed, so too have the number of different types of vacations people in America are taking.
These days, holidays often revolve around a theme: skiing holidays in Lake Tahoe or Colorado are common, as are shopping holidays to some of America's most famous malls. But, if you really want a travel experience with a difference, why not take a food tour of the United States - you'll find a range of culinary delights available to tickle your taste-buds!
Take a trip to the Deep South on a food travel excursion and you'll find a wealth of fine foods to sample and enjoy on your vacation. The culinary landscape of America's southern states has always formed a large part of the lifestyle of its inhabitants; and if you're embarking on a food tour of America, make sure you don't miss out on its special and unique offerings!
Taste legendary American desserts, like Pecan Pie and Mississippi-Mud Pie, as well as authentic Kentucky fried chicken. Whether you're in New Orleans, Atlanta or Austin, you'll be able to sample some of the finest Cajun and Creole cuisine in the US, as well as partake in the long Soul Food tradition! From chitterlings (pig's tripe) to Gumbo soup and Jambalay, food tourists in the Deep South are sure to enjoy an enriching vacation!
Anyone interested in embarking on food tours through the USA should also explore the culinary realms of New England on their excursions. From Massachusetts to Vermont, New England's speciality foods are known for being simple yet high quality cuisine. For instance, New Haven boasts its reputation as the creator of the hamburger - and with a history that dates back to 1895, New Haven burgers are a must-have for any American food fan.
If you're visiting Maine, make sure to sample Maine lobster - the state's most famous export worth over $70 million a year. Legend has it that the lobster industry in the region was once so prosperous that lobster was even fed to chickens! And people visiting New England today will be able to taste this special lobster in one of the many roadside lobster shacks that adorn Maine's coastline.
If you're looking for more exciting destinations to visit on your trip around America's greatest food spots, visit San Francisco during the San Francisco Crab Season, which boasts some of the worlds best crab markets and crab festivals annually from mid-November to June. Inspired by a range of immigrant communities, be sure to taste the region's famous Dungeness crab, which is available in a variety of forms and flavours: from Italian dishes to Chinese and Vietnamese crab recipes, food lovers will adore the range of speciality crab dishes available in San Francisco during crab season!
While you're in California, why not also sample some of the state's local produce? Local farmers markets in California are well known for a range of foods, including artichoke, avocados, goat's cheese and a range of other green produce. And why not indulge in some of California's well-known Napa Valley wine while you're on your food tour? You'll experience the best wine and food the golden state has to offer - a pleasurable experience that is sure to round off your food tour of the USA nicely.
When embarking on a food tour of the US, you're sure to find a range of food and hotel packages to suit your palate - regardless of the destination you visit. So, why not prepare your taste-buds for an experience to savour?
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13 comments:

  1. I need a vacation with my family, something with difference, I need an ideas. Searching on internet for something family oriented, not really pricey but unforgettable.

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  2. Our family travels often in order to unwind and discover a new place that would be memorable for us. We like to try something new every vacation, new place, food and adventure. Thanks for the post!

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  3. Sometimes we need to chill and relax. Having a vacation is an option to unwind and refresh our mind. Something different would be better. Different ambiance, setting and food. This is a great post, very informative and helpful. I wish one of these days, I could have a vacation trip with my special someone. Thanks anyway.

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  4. Traveling is my passion and it can be a good stress reliever by enjoying the beauty of the place, delicious food, and a nice comfy bed to slept on. That's what I call a perfect relaxation. Thanks for sharing by the way nice work indeed.

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  5. Now that theres ectourism and medical tourism it's just natural to have food tourism since a lot of people like to eat and travel at the same time and its a great way to ease stress and tension in life.

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  6. For me traveling is really a great adventure to the extent that you will meet new faces. Also, by means of traveling you will learn new things as well as you discover new ones.

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  7. Traveling is one of the most challenging part of my life. I often travel to discover new places and unwind. By traveling I can learn a lot of things and meet new friends. Thanks for the post.

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  8. I love traveling to different places. I want to travel those places you mentioned.. For now I have to save money to relax and taste different foods from other countries. I hope I can travel with my loved ones. Well anyway thanks for sharing this with us.

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  9. Traveling to different places is really my passion. I love challenges and I can always find it while traveling. It is my way of relaxing and I can also learn a lot of things. Another good thing while traveling is that I can taste different foods that are new to me. Thanks for the post.

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  10. I always travel to search for adventure and to unwind. I could also meet new friends and discover new delicious foods. I could also learn a lot of things while traveling.

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  11. This is really amazing! From the chaotic world of work,full of stress and hassle, we need sometimes to chill and have our mind relax. To visit some places, see the ambiance, feel the fresh air and enjoy the relaxing moment. This is really nice. I would love to travel for a trip soon.

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  12. I have been busy these past three months because of my hectic schedule and a lot of work. I am planning to travel and unwind next week to rest and relax. I want to visit a new place and taste new delicious foods as well. Probably I'll visit one of the place you mentioned. Thanks for the post.

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  13. Definitely this is really amazing and interesting idea, I am sure my family will love this vacation.

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