One of life’s great travel pleasures is having an extraordinary dinner, lingering over one more glass of wine, then simply walking upstairs to a beautiful room. No drive home, no logistics — just bed. And the best part? No passport required. These fantastic hotel restaurants make that small luxury reason enough to plan a quick trip.

The secret to a great food trip isn’t the destination. It’s knowing where — and when — to sit down at the table.

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