Whether it’s tracking down technicolor macarons in Paris, the best jerked chicken of your life in Jamaica, or the most indulgent stracciatella gelato in Rome, one thing’s certain: if you want to get to know a destination and its culture, dig in and eat like a local.

A great meal has the ability to shape your travels and define the memories of your adventures. It awakens the senses and helps create an authentic, immediate connection to cultures vastly different from our own, even when least expected. Most importantly, food connects us all in some of the most profound ways, no matter if it’s sharing a kebob on a busy street in Istanbul or a decadent 10-course dinner in Manhattan.

Back at home, food has remained an uplifting source of comfort during the pandemic. Not being able to travel, we’ve turned to dishes that remind us of our favorite destinations and those we long to visit. While not quite the same, we’re reminded of travel’s importance in our lives and to dream up bigger, more meaningful adventures to come. In fact, many incredible destinations are already open and ready to satisfy your taste for adventure whenever you’re ready to head out again.

Contact your local travel professional to find out how you can help.