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Trips now forming for Yucatan and Oaxaca
Trips forming for Napa Wine Celebration
Trips forming for Provence, Dordogne and Perigord
Trips now forming for Piemonte, Tuscany and Umbria
Trips now forming for Octoberfest in Scotland
Trips now forming for Catalonia Dreamin'
Vagabond Gourmet Tours Central Europe
Trips now forming for Uruguay.
Trips now forming for Land of the White Cloud

Whether you're a serious gourmet, a serious gourmand,
a serious chef, or you just seriously need a break, Vagabond Gourmet is serving up a taste of the world
on a silver platter... one bite at a time.

   
- MEXICO -

 
South of the Border Sizzle - March 17-24, 2008
  • En suite lodging at luxurious hacienda
• Two days at the famed Los Dos Cooking School
• Demonstrations by local chefs and artisans
• Excursions to nearby archeological sites
• Hands on Yucatecan cooking lessons

 
October 30, 2008 - November 10, 2008
  • Day of the Dead Festivites
• Deep Sea Fishing
• Cooking Lessons with Iliana de la Vega
• Hands on Cooking In Puerto
• Exclusive Luxury Beach Parties

 
South of the Border Sizzle - January 14-21, 2009
  • En suite lodging at luxurious hacienda
• Two days at the famed Los Dos Cooking School
• Demonstrations by local chefs and artisans
• Excursions to nearby archeological sites
• Hands on Yucatecan cooking lessons
   
- USA -

 
Napa Wine Celebration - April 30 - May 7, 2008
  • Unrivaled Northern California scenery
• Luxurious private room for 7 nights
• Personal meetings, vintner dinners and tastings
• Delicious California cuisine cooking lessons
• Chauffeured tour of the legendary Napa Valley

 
Napa Culinary - September 24 - October 1, 2008
  • 7 Nights Superior Ensuite Lodging at Cedar Gables Inn
• Elegant Gourmet Dinners with Stellar Wine Pairings
• Castello di Amorosa Tour & Tasting
• Exclusive Vintner Cellar Dinner
• Tour of COPIA & Oxbow Market
   
- FRANCE -

 
Perfectly Provence - May 17 - 24, 2008
  • 7 nights accommodation in luxury Provencal Mas
• Lunch out at Eduard Loubet's and Chez Bru
• Le Mirande Chef Table
• Excursions to typical Provencal villiages
• Cooking lessons with local chefs
• Hands on, home cooked meals, local wine

 
Summer in Dordogne - July 2-9 or 10-17, 2008
  • Chateau Beynac Tour
• Bastille Celebration 'Fete'
• Hands on Cooking at Le Prieuré
• Canoeing on the Dordogne
• Cooking Lesson Lunch at Le Bruceliere
Dordogne Gourmet Kids

 
July 19 - 26, 2008
  • Fun and easy cooking lessons for Kids
• Outings to local villages and markets
• On site 'camp counselor' with loads of fun
• Home-cooked meals for the whole family
• Family friendly villa with large rooms and pool

 
Fairy Tale France: The Dordogne at Its Best

Dates Still Available in:
June, July, August and September 2008

  • 7 Night Private Ensuite Lodging
• Chateau Beynac Tour
• Canoeing on the Dordogne
• Lunch at Chateau Les Merles
• Dinner at L’Esplanade

 
September 3-9, 2008 - September 10-16, 2008
  • Chateau Beynac Tour
• Cooking Lessons at Le Prieurie
• Cahors Wine Tours & Tastings
• Dinner at Edward I
• Lunches at Chateau les Merles
   
- ITALY -

 
Lake Como, Italy - May 24 - 31, 2008
  • Chauffeured tour & tasting at Valltellina vineyards
• Exquisite Feast in Formal Villa Passalacqua Gardens
• All meals and unlimited wine at Villa Bellini
• Villiage hopping in private boat
• Day trip to Lake Orta

 
On the Italian Wine Trail - June 2 - 13, 2008
  • Two weeks in Tuscany and Piemonte
• Luxury Accommodations
• Private cellar tours and tastings
• Fine dining at home and out at local trattorias
• One of a kind opportunity to learn from experts

 
On the Italian Wine Trail - June 2 - 7, 2008
  • One week in Piemonte only
• Luxury Accommodations
• Private cellar tours and tastings
• Fine dining at home and out at local trattorias
• One of a kind opportunity to learn from experts

 
On the Italian Wine Trail - June 7 - 13, 2008
  • One week only in Tuscany
• Luxury Accommodations
• Private cellar tours and tastings
• Fine dining at home and out at local trattorias
• One of a kind opportunity to learn from experts

 
Tuscany, Italy - June 14 - 21, 2008
  • Includes Motorcycle Rental, One Bike Per Couple
• Castle Wine Tour With Tastings & Lunch
• Artisan Bread & Pizza Making Tour & Lunch
• Dinner in a Typical Tuscan Countryside Trattoria
• Hands-On Cooking Lessons

 
June 21 - 28, 2008
  • Stunning Tuscan scenery
• Luxurious accomodations for 7-nights
• Private meetings with producers and purveyors
• Hands on cooking lessons with local chefs
• Home cooked meals
• Outings to Tuscan towns and villiages

 
July 19 - 26, 2008
  • Fun and easy cooking lessons for Kids
• Outings to local villages and markets
• On site 'camp counselor' with loads of fun
• Home-cooked meals for the whole family
• Family friendly villa with large rooms and pool

 
Villa Cooking, Wine & Dine - Currently Booking:

September 13 - September 20, 2008
September 20 - September 27, 2008
September 27 - October 4, 2008
October 4 - October 11, 2008
October 11 - October 18, 2008

  • 7 Night Private Ensuite Lodging
• Castle Wine Tour with tasting & lunch
• Artisan Bread & Pizza Making Tour & lunch
• Wine, Herb & Cheese Pairing & dinner
• Hands-On Cooking Lessons with a local Tuscan Chef

 
October 2-9, 2008
  • Private Guided Truffle Hunt
• Strade Del Vino Tour & Exclusive Tastings
• Vintner Dinner at Castle
• Ultimate Truffle Feasts
• Hands on Cooking with Truffles

 
Truffles & Chocolate in Umbria - Oct 11-18, 2008
  • Reside in a luxury Umbrian Villa
• Black truffle hunting and cooking lessons
• The olive crush at 'frantoio' to see the making of Umbrian olive oil
• Visits to the wineries of the garnet red Sagrantino
• Chocolate Festival in the capital city of Perugia

 
Venice, Italy - October 19-25, 2008
  • "La Cucina Veneziana" Lessons at Da Fiore
• Hands-on cooking lessons in our Palazzo and with a local Cesarina
• Private Boat Tour of the Islands
• "Secrets of Venice" Luxury Shopping Guide
• Museum Tours
   
- GREAT BRITAIN -

 
October 24-30, 2008
  • Witness the Glenfiddich Piping Championships
• Castle Menzies Concert with Dougie McLean
• Cooking Lesson with Famous Baker
• Chauffeured Trek to the Highlands
• Pipers Dinner, Castle and Whiskey Tours
   
- Spain -

 
September 24 - 30, 2008
  • Trip to the Dali Museum and Summer Home
• Barcelona Insider Tour
• Private Villa Accomodations
• Hands on Catalan cuisine cooking lessons
• Coach tour of Costa Brava Highlights
   
- Central Europe -

 
Ljubljana, Slovenia - October 16 - 23, 2008
  • Bread Baking, Dumplings and Goulash Cooking Lessons
• Guided Walking Tour of Ljubljana
• Private Castle Dinner
• Wine Tours & Tastings in Goriska Brda
• Castles, Art Museums & Cave Tours
   
- South America -

 
The Pearl of the Atlantic - November 6 - 13, 2008
  • Dramatic scenery in an unforgettable seascape
• Uruguayan style cooking classes
• Tour 'Casa Pueblo', gallery of Carlos Paez Vilaró
• Menu of freshly caught fish & local barbeques
• Spanish forts, tango dancing & a magical culture
   
- New Zealand -

 
February 2 - 16, 2009
  • 13 Night Luxury Ensuite Lodging
• Vineyards of the Matakana Coast, Hawkes Bay & Marlborough
• Maori Hangi Feast in Rotorua
• Cook Straits Cruise to Picton & the South Island
• Vintner Dinners in Hawkes Bay

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