(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Paris, “City of Lights,” is a place where cuisine and culture come together. Your three English-speaking cooking classes are hands-on and led by international chefs, who will explain not only the cooking techniques but also the history and culture of this refined French cuisine. Open-air market shopping with a Chef, create a memorable 4-course dinner, a Seine River Lunch Cruise, two lunches in typical Parisian bistros and an elegant dinner inside the Eiffel Tower will complete your culinary adventure in Paris. |
(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Renowned for its wines with their fullness of body, its food for its boldness of flavor, and its extra virgin olive oil for its sweetness, the Abruzzi Region ranks among Italy’s best. The medieval village of Carunchio is your home for a week, while you are exposed to coastal treasures of the Adriatic, like the enchanting village of Vasto. Taste the sea’s bounty in a way that gives new meaning to freshness. Abruzzo truly is Italy’s best kept secret! |
(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Witness how locally grown and sustainable products are transformed into a cultural tango of meats, wine and fresh produce. The inland Pueblos Blancos (white towns) provide a sunny taste of Spain in the community of Andalusia and Province of Málaga. The culinary traditions of southern Spain are as diverse as its landscape, from fantastic fish and seafood on the coast to delicious sausages, stews and game dishes inland. Eating is a way of life in Spain, and the Pueblos Blancos are literally food obsessed. Your culinary vacation package includes round-trip airport transfers from the Malaga airport, welcome reception, accommodations with private bath, delicious meals served with house wine, foodie tours, hands-on cooking classes, wine and olive oil tastings and market shopping with your host chef. Some meals will be at the hotel or local restaurants, while others may accompany your cooking classes. |
(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Istria is a marvelous Mediterranean peninsula surrounded by a crystal-clear sea, miles of picturesque coastline and a lush green interior. The region is home to remarkable wines, olive oil and fresh seafood, but the crown jewel in this treasure trove of gastronomic delights is the white truffle. Your edible vacation takes place during the White Truffle Festival in Istria, as October marks the start of the white truffle season. This is the time of year when truffles can be found and enjoyed in abundance. You’ll experience a healthy share of this white gold as you make your way around the peninsula, discovering its tremendous cultural and culinary offerings. |
(7 Days / 6 Nights)
Your home for the next seven days will be a room in the beautiful Park Hotel, a skyscraper overlooking the energetic downtown regions of Japan’s majestic capital. You are located in the heart of the city, and your complimentary metro pass will allow you to get anywhere and everywhere you need to be in a matter of minutes. Historic temples, delicious restaurants, remarkable shopping and traditional markets beckon the adventurous around every turn. From your first hands-on cooking class to your last delicate morsel, an abundance of taste will be your escort as you tour this incredibly rich culture. |
(8 Days / 7 Nights)
What better way to experience Asia than a dedicated culinary tour to savor its tapestry of tastes, colors and smells? This gastronomic odyssey is designed for gourmet enthusiasts with an appetite for cooking, eating and adventure. Explore Bangkok’s streets as you discover diverse Thai curries, travel through the Mekong Delta--known as the Rice Basket of Asia, tour the largest floating market in Thailand and experience its ancient fishing villages. As you embark on ethnic food tours in two very diverse cities, you'll enjoy four hands-on cooking classes, completing your immersive education of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. |