Tours

tastebuds on August 29th, 2009
Loire Valley Vineyards

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.

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tastebuds on September 3rd, 2008
Greekalicious - Stuffed Greek vegetables with herbed tzatziki

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 [...]

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tastebuds on June 5th, 2008
Foie gras en cocotte with mustard seeds and spring onions in duck juice - photo by by Charles Haynes from Bangalore, India

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 [...]

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tastebuds on May 27th, 2008
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.

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