Luxury Travelers Swap Pools for Foraging and Fishing Experiences

As of October 2025, a growing number of high-end tourists are forgoing traditional luxury hotel amenities in favor of unique food-sourcing experiences. At properties like Casa Angelina on Italy's Amalfi Coast, guests are leaving their suites at night to board boats and go fishing for their next day's lunch. Similarly, hotels in Siena, Florence, and Braemar, Scotland, now offer truffle hunting, foraging, and plant-gathering excursions led by in-house experts.

This trend extends globally, with Rosewood Mayakoba in Mexico and Fogo Island Inn in Canada also providing opportunities for guests to harvest their own meals from on-site gardens and local vegetation. Industry experts suggest that these travelers are seeking more immersive, hands-on experiences during their vacations, rather than simply relaxing by the pool.

The activities can be quite costly, with some singular experiences priced at several hundred pounds and multi-day resort stays costing thousands. However, the appeal lies in the chance to directly connect with local culture and food sources. As the demand for these unique offerings continues to grow, luxury hotels around the world are adapting to cater to this new generation of discerning, experience-hungry tourists.