Venice’s crisp, briny seasonal delicacy: fried soft-shell crabs
Gathered from the Venetian lagoon, moeche, or soft-shell crabs, go down a treat with a squeeze of lemon and a glass of prosecco
Let’s go to … Oban, Scotland
Join in the celebrations at a huge festival of Gaelic culture in the seafood capital of Scotland, then jump on a ferry to one of 25 western isles
The foodie traveller … feasts on sea urchin uni in Hokkaido, Japan
Sushi aficionados prize uni, the egg-producing part of the sea urchin, an expensive and now highly fashionable ingredient. The place to go for it is the Shakotan peninsula
The foodie traveller … tries frozen sashimi in Japan
Ruibe, or frozen raw fish, has been popular in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, for centuries. So, if you like your fish supper to slip down like a sorbet …
The Fish Shack on Talamanca beach, Ibiza
Nightclub owner David Vincent likes to start a big night out in Ibiza with an alfresco fish supper at this beachside restaurant
DJ Carl Cox on Nin’s Bin seafood caravan, New Zealand
By a lonely beach on the South Island’s east coast, this retro caravan sells the freshest crayfish – ready to be gulped down with chips and lungfuls of sea air
The magic of Mersea Island
The tiny estuary island of Mersea is a place of pilgrimage for seafood fans and families who love its old-world charms. But, as Essex girl Joanne O'Connor discovers, it's even better when the day trippers go home
Florida panhandle: a foodie road trip
North Florida's panhandle has wild rivers, cypress swamps and undeveloped coasts, which means its restaurant and shacks serve some of the tastiest cuisine in the state, including fantastic – and cheap – seafood, says Erin Chapman
Top 10 seafood restaurants in Hong Kong
From a working fish market to hole-in-the-wall joints to elegant restaurants overlooking Hong Kong's dramatic harbour, there are seafood restaurants for every budget and occasion
The golden age of Palma de Mallorca
With its palacios and promenades, chic restaurants and boutique hotels, Palma provides a modern take on its ancient past. Paul Richardson discovers a great winter-break destination
Holiday ideas: tips and trips
The freshest lobser in Sweden, hiking in the Alps and three beautiful boltholes in Scotland
Top 10 Dorset fish and seafood restaurants
Dorset deserves a gold medal for its fantastic fish and seafood restaurants. Nick Fisher, co-author of The River Cottage Fish Book, chooses 10 of the best family-friendly places, many overlooking the water from where their catch originated
Where to eat in Rome – by the city’s cabbies
In her popular blog, Layne Mosler seeks out good, cheap eateries recommended by the city's taxi drivers. But how would she get on with Rome's notorious cabbies?
Great recipes for Danish oysters
Once you've learned how to hunt for oysters by watching this audio slideshow, why not try one of these oyster recipes, provided by the head chef at Denmark's oldest fish restaurant
On the waterfront in Hong Kong
During a brief stopover in Hong Kong, Kevin Rushby discovers its traditional side is alive and well on the waterfront and in its bustling fish markets