Have you ever dined at a restaurant and thought, “I would plan an entire vacation around this meal!” If so, you’re not alone; a new trend in travel involves doing exactly that. From driving a long distance for your favorite BBQ restaurant to taking a trip to eat sushi seaside, there are at least a thousand ways to make this trend work for you. Here are some tips for creating a perfect mini-vacation, weekend getaway or day on the town to visit your favorite dining destinations:
Make Additional Plans
While eating on the go is certainly most people’s favorite hobby, a day trip just to dine can feel a little pointless without other attractions thrown in. Research the area to see what else your favorite spot’s location offers. Amusement parks, museums, shopping centers and more – they all make great additions to your mini vacation to your delicious destination.
Call Ahead
When you know ahead of time where you’d like to dine, you can call ahead and let them know you’re coming. This way, if you know it’s tough to get a table at your favorite Madison, WI BBQ restaurant, you can give them a heads up and hopefully get some help by putting yourself on the waiting list. And if they don’t offer a waiting list, don’t worry – giving them a call in advance will at least let you gauge which hours are their busiest or if they have any specials, so you can walk in prepared to enjoy your meal.
Twice as Nice
Think it might be a long way to drive for a single meal at your favorite out-of-town eatery? Why not plan two or more meals there while you’re in town? This way, you can get a taste of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at your favorite tables – and have even more memories to chew on once you leave.
