Suzanne Steinert

Getting stuck at the airport usually equates to mind-numbing boredom. Happily, these seven international jet-set hubs are coming to flyers’ rescue, continuing to roll out mega-entertainment options and "top that!" amenities that transform their terminals into temporary tourist destinations in their own right.

Fodorites have spoken, naming their top Food & Wine destinations across the pond in our Best of Europe 2012 survey. We've focused in on the top five of those destinations, assembling an irresistible list of epicurean trips, from a gourmet canal cruise in Burgundy, to a VIP wine weekend in Florence.

Guided trips can have big benefits, like access to off-limits locations and letting someone else do the dirty work. These seven companies offer everything from VIP services to bucket-list worthy itineraries.

So, you've been to Italy. You've criss-crossed the streets of Florence, the canals of Venice, and the sights of Rome. Now it's time to make deeper cuts: here are four less-traveled destinations to hit next.