The Med Café Moment
You know the moment – first day of holiday, sinking into a sun-drenched square, strong coffee in hand, flaky local pastry in the other. It’s a classic Mediterranean snapshot, and one that Malta has polished to perfection – besides a bounty of silky pastas, delicious seafood and dense sticky sweet cakes, this little island does coffee breaks expertly. Grab a ricotta-filled pastizz in Mdina, Valletta, or any of the beautiful town squares, and start kicking back.
The Truffle Hunt
There are truffle experiences, and then there’s the one at Renaissance-inspired Villa La Massa near Florence. You’ll go for a truffle hunt on a princely estate, and follow it up with a truffle-laced lunch with a bona fide princess. As if that’s not tuberlicious enough, their truffle package includes three more days of tartufo-scented activities, including a meal at Tignanello, the home of esteemed wine producers Marchesi Antinori.
The Oyster Catcher
The remarkably clean waters of Tasmania aren’t just good enough to drink – they also grow magnificent oysters. On a morning trip with design resort Saffire Freycinet, wade into the waters to collect a hefty half-dozen of the best, straight from the seabed. Crack them open while waist-deep in the bay, and knock them back alongside a glass of Tasmanian fizz.
