3 Lunch Experiences Worth Flying For

1.Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 908 reviews · from $159Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard SEANERY’s large catamaran from Phuket. Visit the Hongs of Phang Nga by kayak, stop at James Bond Island by longboat, swim beside the boat, and enjoy buffet lunch, dinner, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, and music from the onboard DJ.

“Without a doubt the best experience we had in Phuket. The transfers were well organised and the staff were amazing. But best of all the Catamaran was absolutely incredible, plenty of room to either sit down stairs at our designated tables or relax upstairs on the well shaded sun beds. James Bond island was great, we got there later in the afternoon and there was no one else there. The food was also a highlight, really well done. We did a few island trips and this one was by far the best. We 100% recommended this trip.”

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2.Romantic Lunch in the Vine Rows in Tuscany

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $227

Meet at Tenuta Torciano, about 45 minutes south of Florence, for lunch among the vines. Choose noon, 2pm, or 4pm, then sample Tuscan cheeses, cured meats, bruschetta, truffle lasagna, roast meat, dessert wine, and reserve bottles. Hosts may include Antonio, Marco, or Gaia.

“I am typically an accommodating, laid-back gal who understands and accepts the “tourist tax” when abroad. This experience was so far beyond the pale that I wondered if I was a sucker on a reality television show that aims to break affable tourists by gouging them to death. For about $500 CAD, my mother and I—both very much looking forward to the afternoon—ended up with a passable light lunch and a sales pitch that reminded me of a high-pressure Timeshare scam. We were barely through our appetizers among the scraggly vines when our server pitched us for the first time with an outrageous price list and insisted we were getting…”

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3.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight flexible hours with Andy exploring Furnas, Lagoa das Furnas, Terra Nostra hot springs, volcanic cooking sites, Gorreana tea plantation, and the North Coast. Your private vehicle includes pickup, a three-course cozido lunch, wine, water, and coffee.

“Andy picked us up right at the cruise port and we had a great day experiencing some of what the island had to offer. Interesting sites, good food and beautiful scenery. He's a great guide and highly recommend this tour.”

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