Food

From wind-brushed sandbanks in the North Sea to the fog-laced cliffs of the Faroe Islands, newly home to a Two-Star restaurant, these are our MICHELIN Guide-mapped islands that offer a quieter kind of romance and lots of great dining experiences that you won’t forget in a hurry.

Ten French chefs open the doors to their family homes and self-made retreats, where terroir, tradition and personal hospitality shape some of France’s most compelling restaurant — and often, hotel — experiences.

Preserved and fermented flavors, cooking over fire and renewed tableside service are shaping dining in 2026, our Inspectors report.

In 2026, the world’s most exciting trips begin at the table. From MICHELIN-selected restaurants and hotels to emerging culinary scenes, these 16 destinations, many well-loved and others more off-the-beaten path, are shaping how — and why — we travel now.

The cost of eating out can make or break a vacation, but these MICHELIN-approved spots — from Star-rated taquerias in Mexico to hawker stalls in Penang, via well-priced Bib Gourmand restaurants across the world — prove that great food doesn’t have to come with a high price tag. For food lovers, these affordable destinations are well worth adding to your summer radar.