Everett Potter

A selection of walking and biking trips that pair wonderfully with wine, regional food and dramatic landscapes in France and Italy.

Few travel experiences pair quite as well as adventure travel and a deep dive into regional wines and cuisine. After a day spent hiking, walking, or biking, sitting down to a freshly prepared local meal, savoring the work of a Michelin-starred chef, or learning a new cooking technique in a rural French or Italian farmhouse adds an entirely new dimension to a trip, especially after a day spent riding or walking past vineyards and farms, expending a lot of calories in the bargain. This kind of trip is also on trend, according to the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), whose 2025 Adventure Travel Trends & Insights Report noted that adventure travelers want trips with a strong gastronomic component. Here are three companies that do an exceptional job of pairing food, wine, and adventure travel.

The legendary rafting company OARS is offering a monumental six-week river journey retracing the historic John Wesley Powell Expedition of 1869 on the Green & Colorado Rivers.

Thanks to luxury hotels like the Storchen, wild swimming, and a roster of activities ranging from Techno to opera to art exhibitions, Zurich is one of Europe's unheralded summer destinations

Luxury trains in Scotland, Spain and from Paris to Istanbul are ideal for fall getaways.

With much of Europe already suffering from excessive heat this summer, the “coolcation” countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark offer a chance to explore Scandinavia and beat the heat

The Legacy of Aspen's The Little Nell Comes to Rockefeller Center with the debut of The Nell New York, which will be the city's only Relais & Châteaux hotel.

Airstream, the company known for producing a range of sleek, riveted aluminum travel trailers that are icons of the American road, has introduced its most affordable model yet.

The best properties always get booked first. That's an adage that's especially true in the world of Caribbean villas, where villas with the best

New York State offers 180 diverse parks, from Atlantic coastlines to glacial lakes. Many parks feature spectacular waterfalls, deep gorges and rugged mountains. They provide a wide array of activities, lodging and accessibility, with some close to New York City. Notable examples include Niagara Falls, the oldest and most popular; Allegany, the largest; Letchworth, famed for its dramatic gorge; Bear Mountain, with extensive trails; Minnewaska, featuring a clear “sky lake”; Hither Hills, offering affordable beach access; Watkins Glen, famous for its deep gorge and more. Visitors can use the the New York State Parks Explorer App for to help with planning their trip. Travelers should also consider arriving early to parks, particularly on holidays and weekends, and bringing essentials.