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Can a foodie holiday satisfy clients who don’t eat everything on the menu? Katie McGonagle finds out
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f the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, the way to the heart of a destination seems to be much the
same. Eating out in local restaurants, trying traditional foods for the first time, or even discovering a liking for a local tipple – the taste buds are like a direct line to what makes a destination tick. So imagine not being able to take part in all the fun. While
foodie holidays have been on the rise among most travellers, those with any kind of restriction on their diet are at risk of being left behind. That’s because although the foodie landscape has
transformed at home – supermarket shelves are stocked with gluten-free this or lactose-free that, and quinoa or kale smoothies have become the norm – that’s not always the case around the world. How many vegetarians can tell tales of being served nothing but a plate of vegetables or having people assume they still eat fish? And for those on a vegan, gluten-free or sugar-free regime, the finer details are even more likely to get lost in translation. To help clients get the best out of a gourmet escape, we
look at which destinations and suppliers go out of their way to cater for those with particular dietary needs, so they get a great holiday while you dine out on the success.
w LOCATION, LOCATION Some countries are better set up for non-meat-eaters than others, so the choice of destination is all-important. Going veggie in the likes of France, China or Argentina is certainly doable, but be prepared for a few bewildered looks when you explain you don’t eat meat. Head to India, however, and the array of dishes based
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