FOOD AND TRAVEL’S TRIPS

Where the team that make your magazine are heading in 2017

MARK SANSOM, EDITOR

ALBANIA – As the Balkan country puts its Stalinist past behind it, it’s really beginning to develop a modern identity. The landscapes and unspoilt countryside are truly majestic. CUSCO – I’ve just finished editing next month’s gourmet traveller on the Peruvian city and I’m already looking at flights. If you liked Lima, you’ll coo over Cusco.

ANGELA DUKES, CREATIVE DIRECTOR

GALAPAGOS – I’m looking forward to an adventure with the kids. It’s a great choice for a family of animal lovers and will give me the material for some stunning photography.

GREGOR RANKIN, PUBLISHER

CUBA – I’m going to be Food and Travel’s man in Havana. I’ll be booking soon as I want to sample its fine rums and cigars with the locals. The island has managed to retain its unique heritage and I want to get there before it’s lost.

BLOSSOM GREEN, EDITORIAL MANAGER

BALI – It’s been 25 years since I visited Ubud but the memory of rice paddies and gamelan music has stayed with me. I’m going back there with the folks to celebrate my dad’s birthday.

IMOGEN LEPERE, STAFF WRITER

COPENHAGEN – I spent Christmas in Copenhagen and am already planning a trip this summer, when a food market comes to the meat-packing district and the harbour baths at Islands Brygge become the centre of the city’s social life.

LIZZIE FRAINIER, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

ARIZONA – I’m heading to the Grand Canyon next winter. It may not be the traditional time of year to go but I’ve heard wonderful things about seeing the iconic park dusted in snow.

ANNA DURKIE, SUB-EDITOR

TASMANIA – I’m off back to my homeland on a long-overdue trip to see my family and friends. I’m going to make sure I get time to visit to some of Australia’s best boutique vineyards while I’m there. In the name of research, of course…