Taste is memory. It’s the first sip of coconut under a Balinese sky. It’s the aroma of lemongrass and charcoal smoke swirling around a fire-lit dinner in Phuket. It’s the soft crunch of freshly baked viennoiseries paired with Alpine air, and the lingering sparkle of Maltese wine as Mediterranean light dances across your plate. This summer, culinary travel becomes a sensory voyage across four extraordinary destinations—Bali, Phuket, Malta, and the French Alps—where each resort transforms dining into something unforgettable.
Overlooking Lake Geneva, Hôtel Royal at Évian Resort is a sanctuary of elegance where gastronomy and nature meet in harmony. Michelin-starred Les Fresques, led by Chef Patrice Vander, offers dishes rooted in local terroir—Savoie-raised poultry, garden-fresh herbs, and lake-caught fish. Mornings begin with flaky pastries enjoyed beneath crisp mountain air. Evenings invite candlelit meals, curated wine pairings, and the quiet joy of alpine luxury.
AYANA Estate in Bali spans 90 cliffside hectares above Jimbaran Bay and offers 30 distinct dining experiences. At Kisik Lounge, grilled seafood is served with waves crashing nearby, while DAVA presents refined cuts in a candlelit setting. From Rock Bar’s oceanfront cocktails to Indonesian feasts at Sami Sami, each bite is a celebration. Dining here is not routine—it’s ritual, wrapped in beauty and barefoot luxury.
On the tranquil shores of Natai Beach in Phuket, Iniala Beach House offers gastronomic intimacy through artfully curated experiences. At Aulis Phuket, Simon Rogan’s Michelin-starred chef’s table creates culinary theatre with hyper-local ingredients. Anaal? Thailand, curated by Ian Kittichai, reimagines beach barbecues through Thai fire cooking. Each meal feels personal—flavours that spark memory and connection, all served with barefoot elegance.
Perched over the Grand Harbour in Valletta, Iniala Harbour House brings Maltese flavours to life with modern precision. At ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, dishes like red prawns and herb-laced pasta marry local ingredients with Michelin artistry. Rooftop breakfasts begin with sea views and end with sparkling wine under sunlit domes. The experience blends Mediterranean ease with fine dining soul—each dish a postcard from Malta.
Across these four destinations, flavour becomes the common thread—connecting cultures, landscapes, and emotion. In Évian, tradition is plated with finesse. In Bali, island spirit dances through every bite. In Phuket, artistry and fire mingle under the stars. And in Malta, heritage meets innovation at every course. These are more than meals; they’re expressions of place and people.
For travellers from the UAE and GCC, these resorts offer not just luxury, but immersion. Each table becomes a portal—whether you’re sipping rosé in the Alps, watching waves roll in across a Balinese bay, or indulging in fire-grilled delicacies in Phuket. The flavours you savour are etched with meaning. The memories they leave are lasting.
As the season of travel unfolds, step into a world where cuisine is crafted to awaken. Here, dishes become stories, and dining becomes the journey itself. The textures, aromas, and rituals shared across tables become more than sustenance—they are the soul of summer. Each destination invites you not only to visit, but to taste.
So go ahead—travel where flavour leads. Let a Michelin-starred bite in Valletta stir your senses. Let a seaside breakfast in Bali restore your calm. And let every meal carry you home, changed just a little by the beauty of what you’ve tasted.
Because in the end, the world’s finest flavours aren’t just remembered—they’re felt.
