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No. Anyone who enjoys food enjoys our trips. Whether you are a candidate for the culinary "Beard Award" or a complete novice, you will enjoy our fun, user-friendly approach to cooking. |
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Yes. All cooking lessons are taught in English by the instructor or with the assistance of a bilingual interpreter.
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Participants prepare about 24 separate dishes, each of which will be included in your recipe syllabus.
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Your tour price includes almost all expenses: Lodging, three meals each day (some exceptions,) a selection of wine with lunch and dinner, cooking lessons, scheduled day trips and admissions. We do not include personal incidentals like laundry, phone calls or additional vintage bottles of your choosing.
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Private tours include air from designated departure cities. All other tour prices do not include air. However if you would like us to assist you with air travel, we will be happy to do so at cost, plus a modest service charge.
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Yes. We are happy to assist you, at cost, in arranging hotel rooms, tour guides and transportation. We pass along to you our savings and knowledge in booking extensions that are not part of our scheduled tours. We do charge for this service, with some exceptions, depending on the number of persons and the length of your extension.
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Yes. The cost is generally 10-15 percent above the cost of the tour.
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Our payment and refund policy is posted on our "Reservations" link on the "Home Page."
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We choose eateries that give you tasty experiences with local or regional cuisine. We don't go looking for restaurants with Michelin's quality-rating stars, but we do look for high quality establishments that have a solid reputation for preparation and ambiance. If they happen to have stars, so much the better!
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All tours focus first and foremost on local food and wine. We understand this is a vacation, so we balance our cooking lessons with exposure to quality food and wines of the region as presented by vintners, restaurants or boutique producers. We provide opportunities for you to tour the most important historical, cultural and topographical sites. Our motto: "Man shall not live by bread alone, but it is a good place to start."
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Call to discuss how we might accommodate both of you.
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