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For those who have the local pizza takeout on speed dial or cannot tell a Cabernet Sauvignon from a Merlot, a cooking or wine-tasting holiday is an ideal vacation. Learn to cook authentic dishes while vacationing -- from Italian pasta to Spanish paella -- and visit local markets to pick out fresh, seasonal products to tantalize the palate. |
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Journey into the heart of a culture more deeply than most ever will. Adventure to intriguing destinations in the world’s most serene havens. Getaway from the everyday and uncover your passions.
Discover personal inspiration in the company of expert hosts – from master chefs to accomplished naturalists to heralded educators.
Ensemble Inspired Journeys combine luxury vacations at sea and ashore with unique in-depth enrichment programs marked by authentic encounters and intimate experiences. |
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Transat Holidays is offering non-stop flights from Vancouver to Paris and Rome starting May 2010 through October 7th. Their Vancouver to Paris flight leaves every Thursday starting May 20th to October 7th.
In June, Transat Holidays will be launching their Athens flight with a stop in Rome. The flight will be departing Vancouver every Friday starting June 18th through October 1st, 2010.
Newly release is their Great Value Barcelona Culinary Adventure, a 7 nights air and land package which includes 2 half-day cooking classes with visits to local markets, and wine tours.
Book Transat Holidays through Marlin Travel. |
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Travel to the South Pacific on Air Pacific -- voted best airline in the South Pacific in 2008 and 2009 by Global Traveler annual award survey. The world's friendliest airline, Air Pacific offers Fiji holiday packages and special fares to many pacific destinations. Not only do they have a great program for young children over two years old, but also a comprehensive onboard entertainment program and delicious food and beverage, which is always included in the flight price.
Discover Fiji -- If there's adventure in your soul, Fiji is the place to indulge it. The Fiji Islands in the South Pacific are an archipelago of over 330 islands packed with attractions that can be found no where else and offers a unique experiential opportunity for the visitor. Whether you seek Romance, Relaxation, Cultural Immersion, Cruising the Sea, or the Ultimate Eco-Tourism escapade, you’ll find fulfillment here. . |
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Planning short Escapades to Europe, the Caribbean or US? Contact Air Canada Vacations and ask about their quick getaways of three nights or more. Hotels and flights come in one package. You have the option for getaways to Rome, Paris, London, Havana, Bermuda, Nassau, Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale or Miami. Thinking of a longer trip? How about cruises, and tours to Asia, South America? Hot on the Asian culinary trail is South Korea. Air Canada Vacations recently launched their Journeys Programme which includes tours to Korea. The programme is designed to provide travellers with a complete package of air-inclusive package tours, hotels, excursions, transfers, 2 or 3-night city stays, cruise tours, car and camper rentals and self-drive itineraries. Other destinations featured include China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tahiti.
Sun, sea, sand and more…at Sunset Beach Resorts, their 3 properties in Jamaica have fun and excitement for everyone. Unwind at the in-house spas and be pampered to a full range of wellness treatments ranging from Raggae Retreat to Rasta Delight. Feeling hungry! Enjoy a memorable gourmet meal deliciously cooked in Caribbean fusion style at Pimento restaurant.
On the Caribbean culinary trail is also Anguilla. According to iExplore, restaurants offer a mixture of Continental, US and Anguillan dishes. Seafood includes lobster, conch and a variety of fish. Unusual for a Caribbean island, Anguilla boasts an exciting array of gourmet, gastronomic dining experiences. National specialties include salt fish, usually served shredded and tossed with finely chopped onions, sweet peppers, some oil and a bit of hot pepper, is a traditional breakfast and spiny lobster bisque is often served on special occasions.
Closer to home is Las Vegas, city of lights. The city has in recent years gained a reputation as a world-class culinary hotspot. Many of the world's celebrity chefs work in the kitchens on The Strip.
For a customized holiday to any destination worldwide, contact TST Travel. TravelTST is a full service travel company located in Richmond, BC. Since 1979, TravelTST has been providing a wide range of travel products and superior customer service both locally and nationwide. Ask about our many choices of worldwide Culinary Gourmet Holidays available, such as the one of the Gourmet Inclusive® El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels, by Karisma, located on the Riviera Maya or upcoming culinary adventures to pain and Italy. Call one of our expert consultants or shop online at TravelTST.ca and experience the TravelTST difference! |
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Enter into the Land of the Maharajas. Discover royal living-- and awaken to fragrant aromatic spices and flavours of Incredible India. Mention India, the Taj Mahal comes to mind. The iconic monument situated in Agra symbolizes the Great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan eternal love for his wife -- and is one of the many stunning attractions that showcase India’s splendour. With such diverse culture, eclectic mix of religions, agro-climate and topography -- India offers a smorgasbord of cuisines to suit virtually every palate.
Bring a ferocious appetite and an enormous tummy when invited to a traditional Kashmir Wazwan feast. With a 36-course meal, one could eat till the cows come home. Spices are the ingredients of pleasure and healing in India. Turmeric, for example, is valued as an antiseptic and ginger as an aphrodisiac, fenugreek and cumin seeds aid nursing mothers in milk secretion. Popular in India is also the tea culture. Most tea consumed is black tea like Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri -- and of course, masala chai, which is made by brewing tea with a blend of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.
A culinary escapade would not be completed without pampering the body and soul to an Ayurvedic treatment and yoga workout in one of the numerous spas throughout the country.
India offers visitors a truly mind-bending repertoire of things to see, experience and taste. Its luxurious royal lifestyle -- stimulating flavours and culinary styles are a pleasure to the senses and an experience rarely matched in the world of dining. Incredible India is where senses are rejuvenated, spirits awakened, and Maharajah experiences will remain etched in memory forever. |
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