Travel is not just a treat for eyes, but also a treatment for your soul. No picture can recreate the goose bumps on your arms like the first time you see the Luberon Valley from a hot air balloon. Nor can a photo recreate the smell of baked bread being pulled out of a Tuscan oven, or the sound of sizzling duck fat in a tiny Dordogne village.
Vagabond Gourmet, a luxury culinary travel company, pairs the exhilaration of the journey with the art of the table. Our constantly changing itineraries are carefully planned to satisfy any desire, whether you are a seasoned voyager or first time visitor.
Upcoming Culinary Tours
Yucatan Yearning Cool chocolate and hot sizzle go hand in hand south of the border at Los Dos Cooking school. January & March, 2008
Napa Wine Tour Pouring a perfect blend of wine trek & edible journey in the Napa Valley, April & May, 2008
Vini, Vini, Vini! Experience this once this once in a lifetime. Piemonte, Tuscany & Umbria. June, 2008
Bella Tuscany A tasting tour in the heart of Italy with our team of Tuscan pals. June & October, 2008
Provence Our most popular tour. High quality scenery, eatery, good old fashioned fun. May, 2008
High Kickin’ Scotland Swing your kilts for a whopping good time and surprises. October, 2008
One-week culinary vacations that include market & wine tours, hands-on cooking lessons, & visits with local chefs, food artisans, a regional cooking school or restaurant kitchen.
Number of Programs/Year
14
Group Size or S:T Ratio
18 max
Program Focus
American, Baking/Pastry, Far Eastern/Asian, French, Italian, Vacation, Wine
Faculty
Laura & Steve Schmalhorst, who have 20+ years catering experience; invited guest chefs.
Costs
$3,350-$4,200 includes luxury en-suite lodging, meals, planned excursions. Ground transport optional.
U.S. Locations
Florida (Key West)
New Mexico (Santa Fe)
Global Locations
France (Dordogne & Provence)
Italy (Tuscany)
Scotland
Months
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
