Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca | Mallorca, Spain
“There are those dining experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime and this is one of them,” says Jessica Wright—follow in the footsteps of her Destination Guide to Mallorca and dine under the olive trees with sunset views of Deiá at La Residencia’s famed El Olivo Spanish restaurant.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Argos in Cappadocia | Nevşehir, Turkey
An ancient monastery turned boutique hotel, Argos in Cappadocia will satisfy your craving for an otherworldly getaway. From your perch at the incomparable Seki Restaurant, gaze at the unique volcanic landscape and fairy chimneys, or opt to have your special occasion at Monks, a private venue nestled on terraced slopes.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
COMO Castello del Nero | Barberino Tavarnelle, Italy
If you haven’t checked dining al fresco in Italy off your bucket list, COMO Castello Del Nero can help you with that. Hidden among the rolling hills of Tuscany, its Pavilion is open throughout the summer and offers all-day dining overlooking spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
The Resort at Paws Up | Greenough, Montana
Situated in the breathtaking Blackfoot Valley, The Resort at Paws Up is as close as you can get to living Yellowstone, without any of the drama. Nature is served up on a silver platter at several outdoor dining spots, including the glamping dining pavilions, the yard at the cook shack or the chuck wagon dude ranch experience further afield.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Royal Wing Suites & Spa | Pattaya, Thailand
There’s no better place to enjoy an intimate evening at Royal Wing Suites & Spa than right on the beach in a private gazebo. Guests have five mouth-watering menus to choose from or the option to collaborate with a chef to customize one with wine pairings perfectly suited to their taste.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Castel Fragsburg | South Tyrol, Italy
A fairytale hilltop hideaway, Castel Fragsburg combines a 17th-century hunting lodge, a 14th-century knights’ castle and modern luxuries in the alpine town of Meran. The retreat offers Michelin-starred cuisine at their gourmet restaurant Prezioso complete with complementary South Tyrolean mountain views.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley | Urubamba, Peru
Enjoy a picturesque picnic next to the majestic Urubamba River and roaming alpacas at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Using many ingredients from the onsite gardens, Peruvian and Cusquenian dishes are served alongside the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara | Victoria Falls, Zambia
The delectable dining options at The Royal Livingstone are almost as endless as the waters that rush over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Dine on an elegantly decorated riverside deck, beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi River or take part in an authentic African dining feast beneath the stars in nearby Mukuni Boma village.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Domaine des Etangs | Massignac, France
Nestled in a lush landscape of forests, gardens and ponds, Domaine des Etangs is infused with rustic French charm. Lounge on the Dyades Restaurant terrace and enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh produce from the organic garden and local producers or embrace the beautiful countryside with a fireside picnic.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Hotel Villagio | Yountville, California
Explore the Golden State’s village-within-a-village at The Estate Yountville, a wine country getaway home to the refined Hotel Villagio and airy Vintage House. Savor memories of Napa Valley wine tasting and celebrity chef creations as golden hour approaches your table at an event amongst the vines.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique
Set upon a private expanse of white sand in the Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected marine reserve and national park, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is an idyllic tropical retreat. Request a table for two on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean or champagne and seafood canapés aboard a traditional dhow while sailing into the sunset.
Fairytale Settings for Al Fresco Dining
Six Senses Fort Barwara | Ranthambhore, India
Housed within a beautifully resorted 14th-century fort, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a sanctuary of well-being and home to locally sourced and inspired culinary journeys. Climb to the highest terrace to dine with a bird’s-eye view or choose your own spot to create a recipe for romance under a blanket of stars.
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La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel, Mallorca | Mallorca, Spain
“There are those dining experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime and this is one of them,” says Jessica Wright—follow in the footsteps of her Destination Guide to Mallorca and dine under the olive trees with sunset views of Deiá at La Residencia’s famed El Olivo Spanish restaurant.
Argos in Cappadocia | Nevşehir, Turkey
An ancient monastery turned boutique hotel, Argos in Cappadocia will satisfy your craving for an otherworldly getaway. From your perch at the incomparable Seki Restaurant, gaze at the unique volcanic landscape and fairy chimneys, or opt to have your special occasion at Monks, a private venue nestled on terraced slopes.
COMO Castello del Nero | Barberino Tavarnelle, Italy
If you haven’t checked dining al fresco in Italy off your bucket list, COMO Castello Del Nero can help you with that. Hidden among the rolling hills of Tuscany, its Pavilion is open throughout the summer and offers all-day dining overlooking spectacular hills, vineyards and olive groves.
The Resort at Paws Up | Greenough, Montana
Situated in the breathtaking Blackfoot Valley, The Resort at Paws Up is as close as you can get to living Yellowstone, without any of the drama. Nature is served up on a silver platter at several outdoor dining spots, including the glamping dining pavilions, the yard at the cook shack or the chuck wagon dude ranch experience further afield.
Royal Wing Suites & Spa | Pattaya, Thailand
There’s no better place to enjoy an intimate evening at Royal Wing Suites & Spa than right on the beach in a private gazebo. Guests have five mouth-watering menus to choose from or the option to collaborate with a chef to customize one with wine pairings perfectly suited to their taste.
Castel Fragsburg | South Tyrol, Italy
A fairytale hilltop hideaway, Castel Fragsburg combines a 17th-century hunting lodge, a 14th-century knights’ castle and modern luxuries in the alpine town of Meran. The retreat offers Michelin-starred cuisine at their gourmet restaurant Prezioso complete with complementary South Tyrolean mountain views.
Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel, Sacred Valley | Urubamba, Peru
Enjoy a picturesque picnic next to the majestic Urubamba River and roaming alpacas at Rio Sagrado, A Belmond Hotel. Using many ingredients from the onsite gardens, Peruvian and Cusquenian dishes are served alongside the stunning beauty of the Sacred Valley.
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara | Victoria Falls, Zambia
The delectable dining options at The Royal Livingstone are almost as endless as the waters that rush over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Dine on an elegantly decorated riverside deck, beneath a monkey tree overlooking the Zambezi River or take part in an authentic African dining feast beneath the stars in nearby Mukuni Boma village.
Domaine des Etangs | Massignac, France
Nestled in a lush landscape of forests, gardens and ponds, Domaine des Etangs is infused with rustic French charm. Lounge on the Dyades Restaurant terrace and enjoy seasonal dishes made with fresh produce from the organic garden and local producers or embrace the beautiful countryside with a fireside picnic.
Hotel Villagio | Yountville, California
Explore the Golden State’s village-within-a-village at The Estate Yountville, a wine country getaway home to the refined Hotel Villagio and airy Vintage House. Savor memories of Napa Valley wine tasting and celebrity chef creations as golden hour approaches your table at an event amongst the vines.
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa | Bazaruto Island, Mozambique
Set upon a private expanse of white sand in the Bazaruto Archipelago, a protected marine reserve and national park, Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa is an idyllic tropical retreat. Request a table for two on a sandbank in the middle of the ocean or champagne and seafood canapés aboard a traditional dhow while sailing into the sunset.
Six Senses Fort Barwara | Ranthambhore, India
Housed within a beautifully resorted 14th-century fort, Six Senses Fort Barwara is a sanctuary of well-being and home to locally sourced and inspired culinary journeys. Climb to the highest terrace to dine with a bird’s-eye view or choose your own spot to create a recipe for romance under a blanket of stars.
