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Artful Journeys

blended with
Memorable experiences through
Flavors, Scents, Sights, Sounds,
Enrichment and Well-Being




 An Artful Journey of Flavors & Scents:

  • Garden Getaways & Floral Shows
  • Perfume Making & Aromatheraphy
  • Herbal Gardens & Spice Markets
  • Culinary Events & Cooking Courses
  • Wine Touring, Tastings & Vineyard Visits
  • Producing Inns & Agricultural Farm Houses

Featured Journeys


  
The Art of the French Canape Caper
Enjoy a canape escapade into the heart of Paris,  on a culinary walking tour of the city as you taste your way through some of the most chic and haute spots on this fabulous Parisian Foodie spree.  Then savor the flavors of the unique wine and cuisine of Alsace!
4 Nights Accommodations in Paris in St Germain
(in a 4-star charming property)
Parisian Foodie Walking Tour (3.5 hours)
3-Day Visite Passes (for metro/tube & buses)
2-Day Museum Pass of Paris
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2 Nights Accommodations in Alsace
(in a Deluxe 3-star charming Country Inn)
Welcome Bottle of Grand Cru Wine
Wine Tasting at a local vineyard
Gourmet 5-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
3-Day Compact Rental Car to explore Alsace
Breakfast Daily in each city
$1695 per person*



Scentual Up-Close & Personal Provence
Explore heart of Provence in charming authentic local accommodations while learning Provencal cooking techniques, spend a day visiting local vineyards and olive orchards, while sampling some of the best regional products.  Then relax in the lavender fields on a leisurely bike ride and consider the making of your own scent!
5 Nights In Provence
(in a 4-star 200-year old Farmhouse)
One Provencal Cooking Lesson for Two
Excursion to Local Vineyard with Wine Tasting
Olive Orchard Farm Visit with Oil Tasting
Lavender Fields Excursion
Gourmet Breakfast Daily
4-day Rental Car to explore on your own
$1725 per person*



Viva La Tapas & La Rioja Experience
Explore the heart of one Spain's best-known wine regions of La Rioja and Ribera del Duero, while treating your senses to the local cuisine paired with fantastic wines, and tapas tasting tour in Barcelona!
2 Nights Accommodations in La Rioja region
One Lunch & Wine Cellar Visit in Ribera del Duero
Visit and Lunch at the Wine Museum
One Wine Cellar Visit & Tasting in La Rioja
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2 Nights Accommodations in Barcelona
Gourmet Tapas Tasting Tour one evening
Private 2-Hr Car with driver for city shopping
Breakfast Daily
4-day Rental Car to explore on your own
$1245 per person*



The Spice Is Right a la Thai
Explore the many gastronomic delights found in the richly diverse country of Thailand as you embark upon a sensory-overload spiceful culinary experience of exotic flavors, while perched upon the cliffs overlooking the Andaman Sea.  Awaken your senses in this
colorful place!
6 Nights Accommodations at Paresa Resort
(located on the beautiful coast of Phuket)
Experience your stay within an Aqua Suite with its
own private verandah and infinity plunge pool
Full-Day Traditional Thai Cooking Class for Two
Breakfast Daily
$1095 per person*


 
La Dolce Lucca & The Real Ham & Cheese
Discover, taste and experience the charming town of Parma, Italy steeped in rich history and famous for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and its highly sought-after Prosciutto di Parma ham.  Then off to the beautiful medieval town of Lucca for a culinary experience of the best of these two worlds within one yummy country!
3 Nights Accommodations in Parma
(in a Superior 4-star charming hotel)
Private guided walking tour of Parma
Private half-day Countryside excursion featuring wine, cheese and prosciutto tastings
One 3-Course Gourmet Dinner
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2 Nights Accommodations in Lucca
(in a Superior 4-star charming Palazzo-hotel)
Half-Day Private Walking Tour of Lucca
One 3-Course Local Culinary Dinner
Breakfast Daily in each city
$1495 per person*



A Roman & Neapolitan Pizza-My-Heart
When in Rome, eat like a true Roman on this culinary feast of an experience - featuring a 
full-day of Italian gluttony at its finest that would make Caesar salivate with envy!  If that's not enough, roll down to Napoli by rail and eat your heart out with the best pizza in the world!
3 Nights Accommodations in Rome
(in a 4-star charming hotel)
A Private Full-Day Culinary Walking Tour of Rome
(7 glorious hours of guided gourmet-gluttony)
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2 Nights Accommodations in Naples
(in a 4-star charming hotel)
A Private Full-Day Culinary Walking Tour of Naples
(7 more fabulous hours of guided gourmet tasting)
One-way Rail Journey in 2nd Class between cities
Breakfast Daily in each city
$1995 per person*



A Taste of Bajio Mexico
Delve into the culinary and cultural flavors of Mexico's Bajio region's extensive and sophisticated cuisine, while becoming captivated by the charm of San Miguel de Allende.  Explore this unique city filled with captivating arts!
4 Nights Accommodations in San Miguel de Allende
Private Guided Walking Tour of San Miguel
Private Full-Day Culinary Tasting Excursion
Two Gourmet Cooking Classes with local chefs
Two Healthy Culinary Lunches in local area
All Ground Transfers
Breakfast Daily
$1125 per person*

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Sensory-Inspiring Courses

Learn & Experience ....

Culinary Cooking Classes with local chefs,
Boutique Vineyards and Wine Tastings,
Harvesting of fresh produce with local farmers,
Famous Open-Air Culinary & Spice Markets,
Local Gourmet Tastings off-the-beathen path,
Floral, Herbal, Botany & Perfume Making,
Personalized Guided Excursions,
Tasteful tips and Gastronomic secrets!

 

 

An Artful Journey of Sights & Sounds:

  • Photography Workshops & Film Festivals
  • Architecture & Ancient Civilizations
  • Art Exhibits & Artisan Open Studio Tours
  • Cultural Music Festivals & Opera/Concerts
  • Poetry Places & Writing Workshops
  • Theater & Drama Performances

Featured Journeys


 

On Pointe in Moscow
Enjoy the excitement of channeling your inner-ballerina while attending a ballet production within the world-famous Bolshoi Theater!
4 Nights Accommodations in Moscow
(in a Superior 4-star hotel)
VIP Limo Sightseeing City Tour (2 hours)
Two Tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet
Private Vodka Tasting for Two
Breakfast Daily
$1275 per person*


  
A Few of My Favorite Things
Immerse yourself into the glorious Austrian Alps and hear the sound of music with a Mozart Concerto at the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna.
Continue to Salzburg where you'll hum....
"Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do"!
 
3 Nights Accommodations in Vienna
(in a 4-star charming city-center hotel)
Deluxe Level Tickets to Mozart Concerto &
Pre-Performance Dinner at the Schonbrunn
Imperial Vienna Sightseeing Tour (3 hours)
+
2 Nights Accommodations in Salzburg
(at The Villa Von Trapp Residence)
Full-Day Tour of Salzburg
One-way Rail Journey between cities
Breakfast Daily in each city
$1585 per person*



Athena's Perfection & Delphi's Oracle
See the world's most perfect building where no straight line exists, and delve into the ancient history of Athens while learning the glorious worlds of both goddess and city!
5 Nights Accommodations in Athens
(in a Superior 4-star city-center hotel)
Athens By Night Sightseeing Tour (2 hours)
Private Guided Architecture Tour of Athens
Entrance into the Parthenon & Acropolis Museum
 Full-Day Tour to Delphi with Lunch
Half-Day Tour of Ancient Corinth
Breakfast Daily
$1385 per person*


 
Venice By The Book of Secrets
Explore the treasure trove of literary secrets and hideouts of famous authors, as you wander through Venice's ancient libraries of bulging archives, the palaces and homes steeped in history, and the cheap dives and cafes that filled their hunger.  You too will be inspired to write a novel -
perhaps even in Italian!
5 Nights Accommodations in Venice
 (in a Superior 4-star charming hotel)
Gondola Ride for Two (1 hour)
Self-Guided Tour of Literary Venice with map
Private Guided Secret Venice Walking Tour
Breakfast Daily
$1555 per person*



Tantalizing Taj Palaces
Become mesmerized in this royal land of fantasy, mystique and color on a timeless journey through India, as you experience life within its palaces, forts and temples fit for kings (and queens).
7 Nights Accommodations as a Royal Taj Traveler
This unique tour includes:
2 Nights in Delhi, 2 Nights in The Pink City of Jaipur,
1 Night in Bharatpur and 1 Night in Agra
Includes visits to all the famous Palaces along the Golden Triangle, an elephant ride to the Amber Fort, walking the backstreets discovering local life and artisan markets, a bicycle rickshaw ride through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Keoladeo Ghana National Park and a horsecart ride to the legendary breathtaking Taj Mahal!
Breakfast Daily & 1 Namaste Dinner Farewell

$1955 per person*



Master Class in The School Of Life
Educate yourself and master the major life issues of politics, family, work, love and play within this unique School of Life in London.  In your down time enjoy relaxing in the school's charming hood of Bloomsbury!
5 Nights Accommodations in London
(in a Superior 4-star hotel within walking distance)
Two Courses in The School Of Life
(choose from a vast curriculum assortment)
A London Hop-on/Hop-off Double Decker Bus Ride
4-Day London Oyster Tube Pass
London Three-Palace Pass
(entrance to Tower of London, Kensington Palace and Hampton Court Palace)
Breakfast Daily
$1275 per person*



Mayan Culture & Artisans Tour
Step into the mystical world of Guatemala to learn Mayan weaving and meet with local artisans, make authentic tamales and explore a coffee farm.  Learn the cultural dual heritage which is both Spanish and Mayan of this uniquely rich in folk-arts country!
5 Nights Accommodations in Guatemala
This unique tour includes:
2 Nights in Antigua with a guided walking tour of the city and a local cooking class,
2 Nights in Lake Atitlan with a coffee plantation farm tour, visit to the lovely hill towns of Santiago and San Juan, guided tour of Chichicastenago with a special local lunch, and 1 Night in Guatemala City as a finale.
Breakfast Daily
$1625 per person*



Sensory-Inspiring Courses

Learn & Experience....

Architecture & Design with local guides,
Musical Courses & Instrument Workshops,
Artisan Studios & Authentic handmade arts,
Film Production & Instruction with film-makers,
Acting Lessons & Theater Workshops,
Literature & Poetry that inspired famous authors,
  Secret hideaways of artists & composers!

 

 An Artful Journey of Well-Being & Bliss

  • Spa Holidays & Rejuvenating Retreats
  • Sanctuary Spiritual Stays & Sacred Places
  • Religious Festivals & Personal Pilgrimages
  • Holistic Healing, Yoga & Ayurvedic Balancing
  • Eco-Green Adventures & Wildlife Safaris
  • Fashion Tours, Textile Artisans & Exhibits

Featured Journeys


Body Balancing Retreat (Mexico)
Experience an awakening of the senses in San Miguel de Allende, with this exhilirating total body rejuvenation of mind, body and spirit, complete with a visit to thermal hot springs!
4 Nights Accommodations at El Meson Hotel
Guided Historic Walking Tour of the city
One Private Yoga Session with certified trainer
Visit to Thermal Hot Springs
One Hour Holistic Healing Massage
Healthy Mexican Cuisine Cooking Lesson & lunch
All Ground Transfers provided
Breakfast daily
$2150 per person*


 
Behind the Seams of Coco (France)
Retrace the infamous designer's footsteps - visit Coco's favorite spots such as the Parisian tea-house Cafe Angelina, stay at the Hotel Ritz where Coco lived until her death, journey to her birthplace village in the Loire Valley and enjoy a seaside excursion to Deauville where she opened her very first boutique!
3 Nights Accommodations in Paris at the Hotel Ritz
One Light Lunch with Tea at Cafe Angelina
2-Day Museum Pass of Paris
Full-Day Excursion by TGV train to Allier
(the town where Coco learned the art of sewing)
& Visit to the famous hydrotherapy village of Vichy
+
1 Night in Normandy in a charming Inn-Chateau
(sightseeing of Coco's Honfleur & Deauville towns)
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2 Nights in the Loire Valley in a historic Chateau
A Gourmet 3-Course Lunch in a Cave Restaurant
(sightseeing of Coco's birthplace city of Saumur)
3-Day Compact Rental Car to explore
Breakfast Daily in each city
$1695 per person*



Lourdes & Sacred Sanctuary Spree (France)
Enter into the hidden sanctuaries of historic Lourdes and the medieval village of St Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bordeaux!
2 Nights Accommodations in Lourdes
(at the Grand Hotel de la Grotte)
Guided Tour to the Lourdes Sanctuary
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2 Nights Chateau Accommodations in St Emilion
 Guided Sightseeing of the historical monuments
Wine Tasting at 2 local area Bordeaux vineyards
One 4-Course Local Gourmet Dinner
5-Day Car Rental to explore on your own
Breakfast Daily
$1095 per person*


 
Ottoman Splendors Exploration (Turkey)
Indulge in the Grand Ottoman Empire,
within lavish nostalgic splendor and enjoy an exclusive turkish spa ritual.  Then journey by horseback into historic Cappadocia and conquer the best of this empire's natural wonders!
3 Nights Accommodations in Istanbul
(in a Superior 4-star hotel)
Half-Day Ottoman Splendors Tour
Private Aromatic Pera Excursion
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2 Nights Accommodations in Cappadocia
 (at the unique stone-carved Cave Resort & Spa)
One Traditional Hammam Turkish Bath Ritual
All Ground Transfers provided
Breakfast daily
$2125 per person*


 
Blue Morphos & Rainforest Renewal (Belize)
Escape to an exotic rainforest paradise situated in a lush 365-acre Mayan jungle reserve for an intimate experience in naturally healing remedies and archaeological adventures!
5 Nights Accommodations at Chaa Creek Cottages (in a unique jungle thatch-roof cottage)
Guided Tour of the Butterfly Farm & Nature Center
Ruta Maya Trail Hiking
Naturalist Guided Bird Walks
Mayan Medicinal Plant Trail
Jungle Horseback Ride Excursion (or)
Maya Ruins Exploration with guide 
Breakfast daily
$1195 per person*



Girlfriends Getaway to Serenity (Lenox, MA)
Immerse into the serene woodside retreat of Canyon Ranch as you find endless ways to rejuvenate - from the sumptuous spa and vast array of fitness activities, to the award-winning healthy cuisine.
Expect to be amazed! 
4 Nights Deluxe Accommodations at Canyon Ranch
3 Healthy Gourmet Meals Daily
Access to Spa Complex & Spa Credit
One Hands-On Cooking Class
Private Girls' Group Beading Class
Private Girls' Group Pilates Class
Private Girls' Group Fitness Class
Guided Nature Hikes & Other Activities
All Taxes
$3625 per person*


 
Sea Turtles in Paradise (Costa Rica)
Imagine rainforests, volcanoes and beaches located within the natural paradise of Costa Rica's Guanacaste Beach (a well-known sea turtle nesting site) and Arenal Volcano with its soothing waters of
Tabacon Hot Springs!
8 Nights Accommodations in Costa Rica
This unique tour includes:
All ground transportation
1 Night in San Jose
2 Nights in Tortuguero National Park (all meals)
Tortuguero Canals by Boat Excursion
2 Nights in Arenal
Tabacon Hot Springs Entrance & Dinner
3 Nights in Guanacaste Beach
Guided Night Excursion to view Turtles
(when in season)
Breakfast daily
$1345 per person*



Sensory-Inspiring Courses

Learn & Experience ....

Spiritual Awareness through expertly led courses,
Diverse Cultures & Indigenous Rituals,
Religious History & Sacred Places of the World,
Holistic Healing through Yoga, Tai-Chi & Qi-Gong,
Treading Lightly with low-impact awareness,
Ecologically Green Travel with experts in the field,
Natural History & Wildlife Explorations,
Fashionably Rich in Culture tour experiences!








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* Please note: Same travel terms and conditions apply to the above special journeys, as are stated on the
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