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Cooking Classes
Include a cooking experience as part of your itinerary - a morning’s market-based cooking school in Nice, to full-scale cordon bleu classes in Paris or Tuscany - we have options for all food lovers.
Wine experiences
From vineyard visits to tutored tastings and residential wine schools – wine enthusiasts have a multitude of possibilities.Perhaps base your holiday on learning about the wines of Alsace or of Central Otago in New Zealand.
Villa rental
Whether you are renting an apartment in Paris or a villa in the countryside of Tuscany, self-catering accommodation is surprisingly affordable.
Live like the locals - explore the lively markets and attempt regional specialties in your very own kitchen!
We will recommend properties to suit your group‘s interests and requirements and provide you with your personal itinerary for your stay in the region.
Language schools
Combine your language classes with genuine local experiences.We can recommend language schools in France and Italy, and suggest places to stay where your hosts will be delighted to assist you with improving your language skills.
Honeymoon
Fly away on the honeymoon you have always dreamed of – moonlight in Granada, a gondola ride in Venice, dinner up the Eiffel Tower, or a kayaking journey in New Zealand’s Abel Tasman Park – you choose, and we will take the stress out of the honeymoon organisation, allowing you to concentrate on other aspects of your special day.
Family reunion
Join adult family members in the U.K, on their big O.E. for a canal boat trip on the Canal du Midi or a bike tour in the Loire Valley.
Grandparents might enjoy taking younger family members on a spectacular coastal walk in Italy’s Cinque Terre or on the smugglers’ paths in Brittany.
Or, before the girls leave the nest heading to university, take one last memorable family holiday. Ask us for ideas.
Activity plus neutral territory – a great formula for a family getaway!
Sabbatical leave
Step on the plane knowing every detail of your time away has been taken care of, no matter how complicated your itinerary.
Keep your mind focussed on last minute office needs or that final deal then head to the airport, knowing the active gourmet travel has taken care of all the hassles. Include rental villas, bike tours, some walking, some studying – it’s your time to re-invigorate yourself, so relish the experience.
