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Top 10 food-lovers honeymoons

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The Pig, Hampshire, UK — The Pig, Hampshire, UK – This boutique chic hotel has a lot going for it – a stunning setting in the New Forest, gorgeous rustic rooms and an owner who knows his stuff – Robin Hutson of Hotel du Vin esteem. But the jewel in its crown is its fabulous locally sourced food. The mouth-watering menu constantly changes based on what is foraged that day so be prepared to ditch the diet and gorge yourself silly here. We love all the porcine puns used throughout from the ‘piggy bits’ appetisers on the menu to the rooms named after breeds of pig! Go thereFrom £129 per night, mrandmrssmith.com

Velassaru, Maldives — Velassaru, Maldives – The staff at paradise island Velassaru have taken beachside dining to a whole new level. Enjoy traditional Maldivian fare from the comfort of your freshly sculpted beach chair and table with candlelit views over the glittering lagoon. Go thereSeven nights from £1490pp in low season based on two people sharing a Deluxe Bungalow on a bed and breakfast basis, including transfers and international flights from London, scottdunn.com

Rome Cavalieri, Rome, Italy — Rome Cavalieri, Rome, Italy – Enjoy a taste of the high life at this romantic hotel on a hill overlooking Rome. The best views over the eternal city are from the three Michelin-starred La Pergola restaurant headed by Heinz Beck. Tuck into the very same seven-course menu that the Obamas raved about during their Roman holiday as the sun sets over St. Peter’s Basilica. Go there Monarch (monarch.co.uk) operate flights to Rome from Birmingham and London Luton airports from £64.99 one way incl. taxes. Nightly rates at Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, start from €290 per night for a Deluxe Room including breakfast for two people + VAT, romecavalieri.com

Hotel Monte Mulini, Croatia — Hotel Monte Mulini, Croatia – Escape the foodie frenzy of Italy and head to the gastronomic destination du jour – Istria. Set your suitcases down at the trendy Monte Mulini where you can book a private truffle hunting tour before devouring the delicacy in the restaurant of Mr Zigante who holds the Guinness World Record for finding the biggest ever truffle! Wash it all down in the hotel’s wine cellar – home to over 500 wines. Go there Seven nights B&B, incl. flights and transfers, from £1116pp, thomson.co.uk

Boucan Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia — Boucan Hotel Chocolat, St Lucia – A hotel based entirely around chocolate? That sentence alone should be enough to see you booking tickets faster than you can devour a truffle. But if you need any more convincing Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is also situated on the heaven-on-earth island of St Lucia, has its very own cocoa plantation and a gourmet restaurant serving everything from cacao bellinis to tuna with cacao pesto. Go there From $400 (around £255) per night in a lodge incl. breakfast and Essential Luxuries (welcome cocktail, welcome bottle of wine, REN tolietries, access to Club Boucan private infinity pool clubhouse and Cocoa Groves tour), hotelchocolat.com

One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai — One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai – It’s not just your tastebuds that are in for a treat at this gourmet destination. You won’t believe your eyes as you take in the luxurious Emirates Palace setting, you’ll love the sound of the waves crashing along the beach and you’ll feel like you’re floating on water at the impressive Eau Zone restaurant. Just watch out – after several glasses from the restaurant’s extensive wine list that floating wooden walkway may seem rather narrow! Go there

Ace Hotel, New York, USA — Ace Hotel, New York, USA – Fab food experiences don’t always mean parting with a week’s worth of your salary. At the uber-hip Ace Hotel in Manhattan where Michelin-starred Brit April Bloomfield heads the culinary side of things you can work your way through menus that are just that – ace – and still have enough change to head down town to the Big Apple’s famous shopping district. The best pre-shopping pick me up has to be the fried peanut butter and banana sandwich with bourbon and vanilla, and for a post-shopping treat head to The John Dory Oyster Bar for a shellfish plateau and creative cocktails. Go there From £112 per night, excluding tax at 14.75%, mrandmrssmith.com

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Oxfordshire, UK — Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire, UK – What do you get when you mix a glorious English country garden manor with a Michelin-starred French chef’s food? The most famous British gastronomic destination, of course – Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons. You might recognise the gorgeous gardens and amazing dishes from Raymond Blanc’s The Restaurant, but this food-lovers paradise also has to-die-for rooms – perfect for digesting in after the nine-course menu découverte. Go there Double rooms from £454 per night incl. full English or buffet breakfast and a fruit plate and decanter of Madeira in your room on arrival, mrandmrssmith.com.

Château Saint-Martin & Spa, Côte d’Azur, France — Château Saint-Martin & Spa, Côte d’Azur, France – Head to the South of France and you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic food. The prettiest place to let your tastebuds go wild is Vence – a quaint French town on a hill with stunning views over the Provençal countryside. Stay at the stately Château Saint-Martin where you can enjoy viennoiseries on your balcony and then dine at nearby Colombe d’Or where famous artists paid for their stay with the art that now hangs on the walls! Go thereFrom €360 per night incl. breakfast, chateau-st-martin.com. La Colombe d’Or, la-colombe-dor.com

Viceroy Anguilla, Caribbean — Viceroy Anguilla, Caribbean – For lovers of both food and beaches (that’ll be pretty much everyone then!) the rum-soaked island of Anguilla should be top of the honeymoon list. Traditional Caribbean fare and the freshest fish you’ll ever taste is available on every corner – the tiny island has over 70 restaurants from beachside grills to contemporary chic restaurants. Base yourself at the Viceroy where you can work your way through five restaurants before you even consider the island’s other gourmet offerings. Go thereSeven nights B&B in a Viceroy King Resort View Room from £2550pp – saving £300 per couple, incl. flights from London Gatwick with Virgin Atlantic Airways and transfers. Offer valid until 15 December 2013, elegantresorts.co.uk

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