Culinary vacations
Here's to food lovers! Your next holiday is the perfect opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons. Every destination has its own delicacies, culinary heritage and gastronomic curiosities. Discover them on an exceptional trip with our gastronomic travel packages.
From street-food hotspots to Michelin-starred restaurants, the cuisine of your next destination will hold no secrets for you. Find out more about our best culinary vacation packages (flight deals + hotel reservation) and offers from our partner travel agencies.
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Our gourmet packages for travelers
Are you a gourmet? We've selected the best culinary travel ideas for you! Our packages are created by agencies experts of our destinations. You'll find various flight and hotel packages that include:
- International flights aboard Air Tahiti Nui: we welcome you aboard our Tahitian Dreamliners decorated with the colors of our islands. Your gourmet experience begins there, with our in-flight menus inspired by Polynesian, French and Asian flavors. Discover our wine list and our fine selection of beverages.
- Accommodations selected by our partner agencies: let your travel agent guide you. The selected hotels, resorts and guest houses allow you to make the most of the culinary experiences and all the other delights your destination has to offer.
Some of our travel packages also include activities designed for gourmet travelers: tastings, cooking classes, market tours, learning about regional products... You can choose to plan your own itinerary or select all-inclusive vacations! Take a look at our current travel deals.
Fine Cuisine and Local Products in Air Tahiti Nui Destinations
Every trip can be a culinary vacation! Gastronomy is indeed an essential part of discovering the world's cultures. Ancient traditions and culinary trends often come together to create a unique gastronomic landscape, distinctive to each destination.
Air Tahiti Nui takes you to countries with remarkably rich cultures. Their history and products offer a multitude of gastronomic experiences and flavors to discover with great pleasure. Visit our main destinations through their cuisine:
Culinary vacation in France
The reputation of French gastronomy is long established. Gastronomic and “bistronomic” restaurants, small traditional brasseries, authentic bakeries and cafés offer something for everyone.
There's plenty of them in Paris. But don't hesitate to make the most of your stay by discovering the rest of the country too! Thanks to our codeshare and interline partnerships, you can explore the beautiful regions of France. There, you'll be close to the French terroir: each region has its own cheeses, charcuteries, pastries and signature dishes. There are so many of them that it's impossible to list them all here. French chefs all have their own restaurants offering their cultural expertise in each of their regions ( Burgundy, Provence, Brittany...). Enjoy this unique variety of establishments. All you have to do is pick your favorite regions and explore the delicious flavors of France on your next vacations.
Foodie Experiences in the United States
American cuisine is multicultural. This is your chance to take a culinary trip around the world, in a single city! A wide range of national and international restaurants and fast-food chains can be found in Los Angeles and Seattle. Flavors from Mexico, Italy, Japan, China, and many other countries can be found there.
If you're a food enthusiast, Seattle is the place to be! You'll find plenty of seafood and fish at the Pike Place Market, as well as inventive cooking in the many restaurants in town.
Seattle takes its inspiration from other cultures’ typical dishes or from all around the USA and turns them into local specialties. For example, there's the must-try Teriyaki “Seattle style”, as well as the cream cheese hot dog, emblematic of Seattle's street food culture.
A Taste of New Zealand
In Auckland, as in the rest of the country, the food culture is a blend of English cuisine, Māori gastronomy and influences from all over the South Pacific and the world. New Zealand is renowned for the quality of its meats, particularly mutton and lamb, which are exported all over the world.
Visit the country's restaurants for Meat Pie or Fish & Chips. Desserts and pastries are also very popular with locals. If you don't want to miss out, enjoy the pavlova, a real must try. You can even try this delicious dessert with a kiwi flavor, to taste the country's emblematic fruit!
New Zealand cooking is also traditional. As with the ahimā'a (traditional Tahitian oven) in French Polynesia, Māori cuisine is famous for the hāngī, a similar way of cooking food - underground and with the heat of volcanic stones.
The Gastronomic Expertise in Japan
Air Tahiti Nui also takes you to Tokyo. Japan is world-famous for its traditional cuisine and the skills of its great chefs.
Japanese gastronomy is a fine art, as much in the presentation of the dishes as in the meticulous execution of the gestures. In Japan, you'll find many restaurants with open-plan kitchens. A unique opportunity to savor Japanese cuisine while discovering the talent of the chef.
During your visit of Tokyo, don't miss the chance to sample all the renowned Japanese dishes: sushi, ramen (noodle soup), miso broth, tempura (fried fish, shrimp or vegetable), or okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), for example.
Traditional Food in French Polynesia
Traditional Polynesian cuisine is a really refreshing experience for visitors to our islands. It is rich in locally grown fruits, tubers, seafood and meats such as pork and chicken.
When traveling to The Islands of Tahiti, don't miss out on a Sunday morning stroll in the Papeete market to discover all these exceptional products.
You can also sample Tahitian specialties at the food trucks and snack bars. You'll discover the famous raw fish in coconut milk ("Poisson cru au lait de coco") and the world’s influence on Polynesian specialties. Asian flavors are well represented in emblematic dishes such as sashimi and chao men.
Your trip to the heart of the Pacific is also an opportunity to try authentic French menus, to be tasted in the many restaurants of the islands.
Book a culinary travel package
Ready for a gourmet holiday? Plan your market visits, wine tastings, meetings with terroir experts, dinners in renowned restaurants or book a cooking experience. Choose your gastronomic destination and start planning your foodie trip today! Browse our selection of packages currently available.
For more information and to make a reservation, choose your travel package and click on “request a quote”. Your travel agent will be happy to answer any questions you may have. This will help you organize and book your gourmet holiday with complete peace of mind!