Have you heard of see https://www.chainedesrotisseurs.com/ As noted on their website: “the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy now established in over 75 countries bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of the culinary arts and the pleasures of the table. The distinctive character […]
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Anthony Bourdain, as the New York Times reported, was the man who “ate the world.” See https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/08/arts/television/bourdain-death.html The article by James Poniewozik notes: “Anthony Bourdain understood that eating was simply a way of taking the world inside you. “ What a wonderful take on a life well lived, and a death too soon. Let’s eat the world. ==========
I have a talk scheduled about Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland. It’s taking place this Friday, March 9th at 1 pm at Petit Bill’s Bistro in Ottawa. Want to join us, if you’re in Ottawa? If you’re free this Friday, do come! Join myself, as an ex-pat Newfoundlander, with Diane Hodgins (Chief Financial Officer at Shorefast Foundation + Fogo Island Inn) to learn
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Drink wine & travel – what a combo! Did you know there are wine-themed river cruises too? It’s very popular. Last week, I presented my “Beginner’s Guide to River Cruising.” Would you like a copy of it? You can download your copy here https://lushlife.lpages.co/the-beginners-guide-to-river-cruising/ Avalon Waterways’ Burgundy and Provence https://www.virtuoso.com/cruises/45272/burgundy-and-provence-for-wine-lovers?search=wine&mode=Gts#.WomV2qjwbIU Viking’s Chateau Rivers and Wines https://www.virtuoso.com/cruises/47515/chateaux-rivers-and-wine?search=wine&mode=Gts#.WomWB6jwbIU
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Foodie holidays are becoming really popular! Here are 4 offerings from some of my partners. Here are some really neat ones: 1.) Food Lover’s Francigena Way in Italy – with World Expeditions – 14 days, from $5,590/p based on double. 2.) Food Lover’s Catalonia in Spain- with World Expeditions – 9 days, from $3,190/p based on double. And
Walking & Wine Holidays & Exodus 10% Small Group Active Travel This Wednesday, I co-hosted an active travel talk on “walking and wine holidays” around the world, with my active travel specialist, Pat Rochon. We had a great group of 30 or so people come out at the last minute on a hot July evening
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For a recent newsletter, I did a little digging about beer and wine themed holidays. I certainly knew that wine-themed vacations have carved out their own niche segment in the travel industry. But, I was surprised just how popular beer-themed holidays are becoming as well. Here are a few recent news stories: a. CNN
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May 2016 sailing takes foodies on an exclusive gourmet experience I am thrilled that this press release went out this week! Vision Travel and Lush Life is thrilled to announce their partnership with celebrity chef Steph Legari, owner of Steph the Grilling Gourmet ® and Crystal Cruises for an exclusive sailing to Hawaii in May
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After arriving very early on at the Frankfurt airport after a red-eye flight, we caught the transfer (1.5 hrs) to the pier for our river cruise. Wurzburg. What a fabulous new ship from Tauck! This is my first river cruise, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the experience! I love the nearness to shore, and being around
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Getting onboard the Seabourn Spirit in December was a treat. It was my first cruise with Seabourn. And I knew from the experience of my colleagues, my training, and from booking Seabourn for clients, that I was in for a treat. I didn’t realize how much of a treat it would be. My colleauge, Alex
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