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# The healthiest destinations for a culinary getaway
- URL: https://hospitality.pro/the-healthiest-destinations-for-a-culinary-getaway/
- Published: 2014-02-13T07:56:01.000Z
- Updated: 2014-02-13T07:56:01.000Z
- Author: H L
- Tags: Hospitality Industry News, Marketing & Sales, News, Tourism News, #wordpress, #Import 2026-04-16 12:15

Travelers today are seeking healthy getaways that blend luxury accommodations with distinctive culinary components, such as exclusive cooking classes, organic gardening lessons, special wine tastings and on-site restaurants with seasonal, homemade dining offerings. Several of these upscale destinations across the globe were created with fitness-focused food lovers in mind.

These exotic destinations offer retreats that feel as good as they taste.

**Floating Leaf Eco-retreat in Bali, Indonesia**

A serene, zen experience with yoga, an indoor and outdoor spa, and an adjacent organic permaculture farm, Floating Leaf is dedicated to healthy nutrition interspersed with the tranquility of a sustainable retreat. Cooking classes provide guests with a glimpse into ancient traditions, as the owners are descendents from a family of chefs who are practiced in the art of perfecting traditional recipes for generations. The resort’s restaurant serves up Balinese and Indonesian cuisine, along with healing menus ? featuring raw, vegan and vegetarian options without additives or preservatives.?1

**The Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas**

With an array of cooking boot camps, baking classes and educational opportunities created for those interested in enhancing their kitchen techniques, the CIA is a dream getaway for food enthusiasts of all levels. From wine tasting instruction to Texas comfort food and Mexican favorites, the Institute offers a robust roster of classes. For a well-rounded visit, the nearby Westin Riverwalk with its picturesque location, state-of-the-art fitness center and Woodhouse spa ? complete with “east meets west” therapies — is an ideal home base for this experience.?1

**Hilton Waikoala Village in Kona, Hawaii**

The Big Island’s sprawling 62-acre beach resort is a palm tree-lined, sun-drenched playground for guests seeking ocean and lagoon activities like kayaking, snorkeling, swimming and stand-up paddle-boarding. In addition, the restful Kohala spa provides soothing and invigorating tropical treatments, guaranteed to evoke the island spirit. With a focus on organic cuisine, the resort’s beachfront restaurant, the Kamuela Provision Company (KPC), features local Hawaiian seafood specialties, as well as diet-friendly, gluten-free and vegetarian menus. In addition, KPC’s low calorie tropical cocktails with fresh juices are created to be sipped and savored while soaking in the resort’s stunning ocean views.?1

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###### Source USA Today, http://www.usatoday.com/story/experience/food-and-wine/best-of-food-and-wine/2014/02/10/healthy-culinary-getaways/5314555/