http://www.culinarytravel.info Let's Eat and Drink Our Way Around the World! Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:18:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.culinarytravel.info/drinks/whisky/spirit-of-speyside-whisky-festival/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/drinks/whisky/spirit-of-speyside-whisky-festival/#comments Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:43:02 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/?p=664 Some of the world’s most iconic whisky distilleries are lining up to celebrate one of Europe’s largest whisky festivals next month. The impressive line-up for the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (Thursday, 29th April – Monday, 3rd May) includes distilleries such as The Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, The Macallan and Benromach - four of over 50 distilleries in the Speyside region of Scotland, and just a few of the many distilleries taking part in this year’s festival.]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/drinks/whisky/spirit-of-speyside-whisky-festival/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/events/food-festivals/organic-farming-in-berkshire-buckinghamshire-oxfordshire/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/events/food-festivals/organic-farming-in-berkshire-buckinghamshire-oxfordshire/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:35:12 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/uncategorized/563/ Organic Fortnight, 5 – 20 September, coincides with the first Local Flavours Festival to be held across the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Celebrate the bountiful harvest of great tasty food in these events - most are free!]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/events/food-festivals/organic-farming-in-berkshire-buckinghamshire-oxfordshire/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:58:21 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/?p=548 The D2 (the 'route des Châteaux' or 'Quality Stree') is possibly the most famous road in the Bordeaux region, and driving up the D2 is like driving through a wine list. Passing one grand example of architecture after another, the road sweeps through the famous appellations of Médoc, Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estèphe. And most of these have great roadside restaurants.]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/restaurants/london-restaurant-festival-8th-%e2%80%93-13th-october-2009/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/restaurants/london-restaurant-festival-8th-%e2%80%93-13th-october-2009/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:08:53 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/?p=542 Sold on a first come, first served basis, tickets are on sale for selected events of the inaugural, six-day London Restaurant Festival, 8th – 13th October 2009, including a 'Gourmet Odissey' and London’s biggest ever collective Sunday Roast]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/restaurants/london-restaurant-festival-8th-%e2%80%93-13th-october-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/wine-walks-in-the-loire-valley/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/wine-walks-in-the-loire-valley/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:55:08 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/?p=516 Known as the ‘Garden of France’, the Loire is one of the most beautiful areas of France and the producer of some of the most delicious wines around. On 5 and 6 September you will have the opportunity to discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its wines by joining one of 12 fascinating themed Wine Walks led by Loire winegrowers.]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/wine-walks-in-the-loire-valley/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/greece/greekalicious-greek-island-adventure-in-may-2009/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/greece/greekalicious-greek-island-adventure-in-may-2009/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:38:57 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2008/09/03/greekalicious-greek-island-adventure-in-may-2009/ In May 2009, Maria Benardis — founder of Greekalicious, Sydney’s first and only exclusively Greek cooking school  — takes inquiring travellers on a Spring-in-Greece journey through the mythical Greek isles. Discovering secret places and exciting foodie fun across the isles of Chios, Psara, Santorini, Crete and cities and regions of Athens, Kalamata, Pylos, Koroni and Ancient Corinth, the Nineteen [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/greece/greekalicious-greek-island-adventure-in-may-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/hotels/mallorcan-hotel-lavenida-launches-tantalising-tapas-menu-and-gourmet-wine-tours/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/hotels/mallorcan-hotel-lavenida-launches-tantalising-tapas-menu-and-gourmet-wine-tours/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:04:30 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2008/06/05/mallorcan-hotel-lavenida-launches-tantalising-tapas-menu-and-gourmet-wine-tours/ New for summer 2008, Hotel L’Avenida, located in the heart of Soller on Mallorca’s North West coast, is introducing a mouth-watering tapas menu and new gourmet wine tours. The tapas dinner menu will give guests the opportunity to enjoy this informal, friendly style of Spanish dining in the chic surroundings of the boutique hotel’s Bistro [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/hotels/mallorcan-hotel-lavenida-launches-tantalising-tapas-menu-and-gourmet-wine-tours/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 02:35:34 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2008/05/27/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/ Saddle up and head out into an ancient land of forest, meadows and valleys, following trails through spectacular countryside during a centre-based holiday in the Dordogne. Alternatively, ride through the vineyards of Bordeaux, sampling the finest regional wines and savouring local gourmet meals en route. Equine Adventures offer two unique French riding holidays combining a love [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/visit-a-vineyard-during-welsh-wine-week-24-may-%e2%80%93-6-june/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/visit-a-vineyard-during-welsh-wine-week-24-may-%e2%80%93-6-june/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 17:10:38 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2008/05/20/visit-a-vineyard-during-welsh-wine-week-24-may-%e2%80%93-6-june/ Welsh vineyards are throwing open their gates to celebrate Welsh Wine Week between Saturday 24 May and Friday 6 June 2008. The reputation of Welsh wine has grown in recent years and now visitors will have the opportunity to tour vineyards and taste the fruits of Welsh vintners’ labours. Many vineyards now have shops and cafes [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/tours/visit-a-vineyard-during-welsh-wine-week-24-may-%e2%80%93-6-june/feed/ 0