Embark on a delectable journey through the culinary wonders of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with Marriott Bonvoy's enticing array of epicurean escapes this season. From authentic Messinian cooking with locals in Greece to dining under the stars in the Arabian desert, Marriott Bonvoy invites travellers to savour the vibrant flavours and immersive culinary experiences across a collection of its hotels and resorts. Each property promises to delight even the most discerning gastronomes.

 

Cook with the Locals at The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino

Overlooking the Ionian Sea in the breathtaking Navarino Dunes area in Greece’s southwest Peloponnese, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino offers gastronomists the perfect gateway to discover the culinary charms and delicacies of Greece. Surrounded by gently rolling hills dappled with olive groves and vineyards, the region combines spectacular natural attractions and a fascinating cultural heritage. The hotel has many authentic epicurean experiences which allow guests to explore the region’s rich culture and foster meaningful connections with the locale during their stay. These range from cookery lessons in local homes to traditional olive harvesting, wine-making and tasting. During a visit to the hotel’s picturesque village home, guests discover traditional Messinian cooking with the help of local women who will share authentic family recipes passed down from mother to daughter, including insights into baking and pitta-making. Guests can help prepare breads and baked goods to enjoy over breakfast the next morning. They are also invited to join home-cooking in a house in the nearby town of Pylos. Along with the local women, they can prepare traditional dishes and end the experience by sitting down to enjoy the delicious Grecian meal that they have cooked together.

Marriott Bonvoy members stay from €298 per night. To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com

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Immersive ‘Reeftop’ Dining at The St. Regis Red Sea Resort

Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, and the first private island to open in The Red Sea, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort offers a host of immersive fine dining experiences from the Haute Cuisine Degustation Menu at Tilina, an elegant ‘reeftop’ overwater restaurant, to an Omakase journey at Gishiki 45, which brings the brings the art of Japanese showmanship to The Red Sea. At Tilina, guests can indulge in the seven-course Haute Cuisine Degustation Menu, meticulously crafted by Chef Thomas Colette, an esteemed chef with a remarkable career spanning Moscow's culinary scene and Michelin-starred establishments in Paris. With a focus on destination dining, the culinary journey promises unparalleled immersion into the flavours of the Red Sea while overlooking the abundant wildlife, marine ecosystems and natural marvels of the world's fourth-largest barrier reef surrounding the resort. Each element of the menu is inspired by the Shade of Sands or Depth of the Sea, changing in line with the seasons, and guests can be entertained by the theatrics of the open kitchen as the chefs skillfully prepare each delicious dish. Few formal dining experiences are as revered as Omakase - a form of Japanese dining in which guests leave themselves in the hands of a chef and receive a seasonal, elegant, artistic meal using the finest ingredients available. Gishiki 45 invites guests to discover an authentic taste of Japan with its exquisite Omakase journey: an immersive seven-course dining experience with Chef John Mark, who takes guests on a seasonal journey using the art of his craft live at their table.

Stay from €1,737 (7000 SAR) per night. To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com

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A Hyper-Local Ethos at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

With an idyllic setting on its own private island, JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa offers a tranquil retreat just 15 minutes by private, complimentary water shuttle from Saint Mark’s Square. Thanks to its unique positioning between the between the lagoon and the sea, guests can enjoy the resort’s abundant gardens - housing an impressive olive grove, vegetable garden, and fruit trees - and homegrown produce which underpin the resorts hyper-local culinary ethos. The resort’s fine dining restaurant Agli Amici Dopolavoro invites guests on culinary a journey based on a philosophy of green and sustainable cuisine. Under the direction of chef Emanuele Scarello and his sister Michela, esteemed sommelier, from the two Michelin-star restaurant "Agli Amici 1887" in Udine, the two tasting menus have a strong connection to the locale, showcasing ingredients native to the island and the lagoon. Signature dishes include castraura grilled with wild herbs; cuttlefish with ink tortelli, sea lettuce powder, rice and lemon; and a tartlet with ricotta, almonds and cauliflower flowers. To further enhance guests’ culinary immersion, the resort is home to the exclusive Sapori Cooking Academy, which hosts a rich calendar of epicurean activities, including two classes per day dedicated to Italian cuisine and pastries. New this year are cooking classes that begin at the roots of gastronomy - in the JW Garden with ingredients harvested and cooked together with the chef during a special Chef's Table.

 

Marriott Bonvoy members stay from €339 per night. To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com

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Feast Under the Stars at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of sand dunes, verdant palm groves and the Hajar Mountains, guests can experience feelings of tranquillity and escapism at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, just 45 minutes from Dubai. The resort offers 42 private suites with stunning swimming pools and stunning views, including Bedouin tent-style suite offering a private slice of desert paradise. No Arabian escape would be complete without a romantic dune dining experience in the heart of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Prepared by their own private chef, guests can take their seats at a beautiful table surrounded by flame torches and Persian carpets to experience a delicious three-course menu featuring mezze small plates, fresh salad, a main course, and an indulgent dessert, under the enchanting star-filled Arabian night sky.

Marriott Bonvoy members stay from €599 (3263 AED) per night. To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com

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A Taste of Ireland at Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection

Located amidst 500 acres of picturesque Irish countryside, Mount Juliet Estate, Autograph Collection offers a gastronomic getaway like no other. Guests can enjoy the finest flavours of spring with the latest seasonal menus at the Michelin-starred Lady Helen in a magnificent 260-year-old manor overlooking the scenic views of Mount Juliet Estate, the River Nore and Ballylinch Stud. Chef John Kelly’s menus showcase outstanding modern Irish cuisine championing the finest ingredients, many of which are locally sourced from long-standing producers and suppliers to the Lady Helen and Chef John. The hotel also offers bespoke picnic hampers to enjoy on the beautiful estate and, for guests looking to experience a taste of Ireland beyond the borders of the estate, they can organise a variety of tours to immerse themselves in the local culinary heritage. On Kilkenny Food & Drink Tours, guests can learn how to make Irish soda bread at a cookery school, visit an orchard making cider or visit Ireland’s smallest distillery producing award-winning gins and whiskeys. Those with a sweet tooth can visit a chocolatier or cheese-lovers can opt for a local cheese-making workshop before enjoying a traditional pub lunch.

Stay & Dine at The Lady Helen from €280 per person sharing at The Manor House. The package includes an overnight luxurious accommodation for two people; an eight-course tasting menu at the Michelin Star Lady Helen; a full Irish breakfast on the morning departure; access to the Health Club, swimming pool, boutique cinema and use of courtesy hotel bicycles to explore the estate. To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com.

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Michelin Star-Studded Dining at Aqua, The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg

For the 16^th consecutive time, the renowned Aqua at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg has defended its three glistening Michelin-stars and reputation as culinary royalty in Germany. Under the helm of chef Sven Elverfeld and his talented team, Aqua is one of only ten restaurants in Germany to have been awarded three Michelin stars, attributed to the strengths of their innovative menus and commitment to the highest standards in culinary arts. Aqua’s modern European dishes are often shaped by Elverfeld’s culinary memories, each telling a unique story through the intrinsic taste of the carefully selected ingredients, as well as their creative processing and preparation.

 

Guests of the hotel can enjoy a Small Culinary Journey, starting from €1,025 for 2 people, including an overnight stay with breakfast, welcome amenity, six-course dinner at Aqua with accompanying wines, use of the Kraftwerk vital area with floating, 29°C outdoor pool and entrance to the Autostadt theme park, or a Big Culinary Journey, offering a luxurious stay in an Executive Suite and an exceptional nine-course dinner at Aqua with accompanying wines, Aperitif, Wasser, Kaffee and Digestif, from €1,390 for 2 people.

To enrol to become a Marriott Bonvoy member, unlock exclusive rates and endless member benefits, visit www.marriott.com

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