Lonely Planet Reveals 17 Food and Drink Destinations for 2027

Why it matters

Food-led travel is becoming an important part of global tourism. Culinary recognition can generate demand for local restaurants, farms, fisheries, wineries, markets and community-based experiences while encouraging travellers to explore places beyond conventional attractions. Five Featured Destinations Veneto, Italy: Cicchetti, Prosecco and tiramisu, alongside the culinary traditions of Verona, Padua and Treviso. Maryland, United States: Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, crab cakes and locally sourced seafood. Prince Edward Island, Canada: Oysters, lobster, mussels and hands-on coastal harvesting experiences. Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico: Baja-Med cuisine, farm-to-table dining and more than 100 wineries. Taiwan: Night-market dishes, multicultural culinary influences, traditional tea and an emerging subtropical wine industry. Important Clarification These are the Forbes writer’s five selections from Lonely Planet’s wider list—not Lonely Planet’s official top-five ranking. The complete food-and-drink category contains 17 destinations, including New Mexico, Granada, Bocas del Toro, Québec, Chengdu, Danang, Miami, New Caledonia and Buenos Aires.