5 Simple Tips to Help Vegetarian or Vegan Travelers Eat Well, Anywhere (Published 2018)

Traveling as a vegetarian or vegan has its obstacles. “In my experience on the road, there can be a lot of confusion about what being vegan or vegetarian means,” said Jamie Jones, a vegan and the chief operating officer of WhirlAway Travel, in West Chester, Pa. “And, the options for food aren’t always plentiful.”

But that being said, it is to possible eat deliciously while traveling the world if you follow either diet. Ms. Jones does — and shares her advice below on how you can, too.

Choose the Right Destinations

Some destinations are more vegan- and vegetarian-friendly than others. Most large cities in the United States and countries in Asia, especially India and Bhutan, have many restaurant options for both diets (India, for one, has thousands of vegetarian-only restaurants) and a culture that understands what those diets mean. Israel is another good bet, as is Italy — Turin, for example, has an abundance of vegetarian restaurants.

Note, however, that there are many places that historically have meat and animals as part of the local culture and entertainment. The beef industry in Argentina and bull fighting in Spain are two examples. While it is not necessary to partake in these traditions, it is important to be mindful of them.

Book the Right Cruises, Hotels and Tours

In general, hotel brands with a wellness focus such as Six Senses and Como Hotels and Resorts tend to be accommodating to and knowledgeable of vegan and vegetarian diets.

A handful of cruise lines, too, can custom design vegan and vegetarian menus for your entire sailing with advance notice. Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Uniworld River Cruises and Viking River Cruises are a few examples.