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Luxury hotels in Italy and Scotland offer guests hunting and foraging experiences

Exclusive resorts around the world are launching programs that let guests hunt, fish, or forage for their own meals.

Why You Might Find Yourself Fishing, Foraging—Or Even Hunting—On Your Next Vacation
File photo Why You Might Find Yourself Fishing, Foraging—Or Even Hunting—On Your Next Vacation Photo: Condé Nast Traveler

New culinary skills at luxury resorts

Some high-end properties now require guests to participate in harvesting food. Travelers may stalk elk or dig for mushrooms during their stay. These activities replace traditional waitstaff service with hands-on preparation.

Specific locations for outdoor dining

A hotel on the cliffs of Praiaono, Italy, recently started a squid fishing ritual. Another site in western Scotland invites visitors to find chanterelles in the wind. Operations along South Africa's Cape Peninsula allow guests to collect mussels from rocks.

Local guides lead the process

Wooden boats built by local families often transport guests for squid fishing trips. Participants clean and cook their catch after returning from the water. Chefs note that visitors want to learn the culture behind their food.

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