This week we're highlighting a unique post-wedding gift experience that's ideal for your honeymoon or as part of weekend getaway.
Through a gourmet food tour, couples can tantalize their taste buds with delicious bites and generous sips of beer, wine, and spirits -- all while exploring the top culinary destinations of a particular city.
Before adding this one-of-a-kind experience to your registry, check out five of our favorite tours around the country, taking you from the Pacific Northwest all the way to the coast of North Carolina..
1) Taste Carolina
With Taste Carolina, couples can experience North Carolina's finest restaurants. You'll go behind the scenes and chat with chefs and artisans, and enjoy their delicious food. Featured cities include Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill/ Carrboro, Hillsborough, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington.
www.tastecarolina.net
2) Eat This Shoot That: Santa Barbara Food, Wine and Photo Tour
Newlyweds will get to explore Santa Barbara's diverse food scene on foot, enjoying small bites, drinks, and distilled beverages along the way. Meanwhile, you'll pick up some new tips and tricks when it comes to vacation photography.
www.eatthisshootthat.com
3) Savor Seattle
This award-winning tour company offers a wide range of options that explore the food, culture, and history of the Seattle region. Tours range from exploring Pike Place Market to a three-day gourmet kayak expedition in the San Juan Islands.
www.savorseattletours.com
4) Chicago Food Planet
Get ready for delectable food and drink tastings in many of Chicago's most mouth-watering neighborhoods. Couples can indulge in fabulous foods from one-of-a-kind specialty stores, famous local restaurants, and even ethnic eateries.
www.chicagofoodplanet.com
5) Gourmet Walks, San Francisco
We're big fans of their Hayes Valley tour, which covers one of the trendiest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Also, with seven different stops and generous tastings, the Gourmet Chocolate Tour is a must for chocolate lovers.
www.gourmetwalks.com
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