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Imagine seeing a village, a town, a hamlet through the eyes of those who live there, while you wander the streets of off -the-main-road villages that are not on the top 10 sites that every tourist visits to take a selfie, but are real and thriving everyday life.  local markets, boutique shops and gourmet restaurants where the locals gather. have you ever heard of a touring company giving the option to alter the itinerary to suit the needs of the small group probably not. but artistic gourmet adventures can do just that because you are the most important part of the equation  , artistic gourmet adventures provides luxury week-long travel adventures for groups of up to twelve guests in beautiful locations around the world. accommodations during our adventures include private villas, chateaux, chalets, and stately homes, along with our very own private le cordon bleu-paris educated chef walter eagleton providing amazing multi-course gourmet cuisine., and if you have been to any of these destinations in the past, you have not been the artistic gourmet adventures way – private villa accommodations-no hotels; private transportation-no big buses; gourmet meals with wine pairings by le cordon bleu-paris educated chef walter eagleton while dining at villa-no set dinners in pre-chosen tourist restaurants; ‘slow travel’-no rushing to catch the bus; special surprise excursions-a comprehensive itinerary-personal relationships with locals-personal relationships with you just to name a few.

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2024 Adventures of a Lifetime

Celebrating our 10th year.

Hidden Gems of Holland

Sunday, march 31 – saturday, april 6, 2024 sold out.

Sunday, April 7 – Saturday, April 13, 2024 SOLD OUT

If you think of the Netherlands, flowers, windmills and wooden shoes come to mind – but Holland has so much more to offer! Enjoy the bracing wind with a beach walk along the Dutch coast and immerse yourself in Dutch culture in the modern metropolises, historic cities, and picturesque villages in the west of the Netherlands, and the traditional cheese markets also start up again in spring

Find out how the world famous Delft Blue earthenware is produced at Royal Delft, the factory that has been producing the hand-painted, blue motives since the sixteenth century, and at Delft Pottery De Delftse Pauw, this family owned factory exclusively produces entirely hand-painted Delftware.

Dive into the story of Dutch flowers, meet growers and florists, and discover the best insider tips. From mid March to the end of May, the tulips transform big parts of The Netherlands into a colorful patchwork quilt.

We will discover this, Amsterdam and more!

Timeless Tuscany

Sunday, April 28 – Saturday, May 4, 2024 SOLD OUT

Sunday, May 5 – Saturday, May 11, 2024 SOLD OUT

In this amazing Adventure we will leisurely wander the back streets of the ancient cities and small towns in Tuscany, taste the wines of the region, sample olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Le Cordon Bleu-Paris educated Chef Walter Eagleton will treat you to classic gourmet meals and favorites of the region. Our private accommodation for this exciting Adventure is luxurious and full of character. This 14th Century Villa is a magnificent Villa with stately Tuscan architecture and lush green gardens.

The Amazing Coast of Amalfi

Sunday, May 19 – Saturday, May 25, 2024 SOLD OUT

Sunday, May 26 – Saturday, June 1, 2024 SOLD OUT

Come to sunny Italy to the most beautiful coastline in the world! The Amalfi coast of Italy is just minutes away from Naples. Small towns perched on the side of the mountain and trailing down to the electric blue and emerald green sea. The water sparkles with silver and small and large boats sway to the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Your home for the week is a splendid Villa on a cliff overlooking the water. Artistic Gourmet Adventures will guide you on this Adventure of a Lifetime in sunny Italy!

Luxurious Lake Como

Sunday, June 9 – Saturday, June 15, 2024 S OLD O UT

Sunday, June 16 – Saturday, June 22, 2024 One Double Occupancy Suite Available

Lake Como is a jewel with a pure beauty, a marvelous nature and breath-taking views, from where you can walk, relax, discover the peace and enjoy the calm of an amazing week. Come to Lake Como for the unspoiled nature that overlooks the lake, offering unique views everywhere around you, for the hospitality of people, for whom you will be part of the family.

“When you look at the sky over Lake Como, it’s clear that God exists.” “At Lake Como, you live your life the way you’re supposed to live your life if you’re lucky.”

Ancient Ireland

Sunday, July 7 – Saturday, July 13, 2024 SOLD OUT

Sunday, July 14 – Saturday, July 20, 2024 SOLD O UT

Have you ever dreamt of staying in your own castle in Ireland? We welcome you to Southern Ireland. Our accommodations is a true Irish Castle. We won’t share this castle with anyone else! The castle is located in the midlands of Ireland making it an ideal location for day touring to many of the magnificent and magical sites that Ireland has to offer.

D-Day Revisited – 80th Anniversary

Sunday, September 1 – Saturday, September 7, 2024 SOLD OUT Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Saturday, September 14, 2024 SOLD OUT Sunday, September 22, 2024 – Saturday, September 28, 2024 SOLD OUT Sunday, September 29 – Saturday, October 5, 2024 SOLD OUT

Join us for a full week of exploring and understanding the Normandy Invasion. Artistic Gourmet Adventures will provide a week long Adventure where you will experience for yourself the emotion of standing where the soldiers stood and imagining through your eyes the events that took place. Authentic Normandy accommodations, gourmet meals and daily excursions to the most important sites that remain to remind us today of the price that was paid for our freedom are all included.

The Best of Burgundy and Beaujolais France

Saturday, October 12 – Friday, October 18, 2024 SOLD OUT

Saturday, October 19 – Friday, October 25, 2024 SOLD OUT

Join Artistic Gourmet Adventures and cohost Steve and Karen Severance for a week in the beautiful French regions of Burgundy and neighboring Beaujolais, France. On this Adventure, we will venture out on the backroads to experience the wine, the food and some historical sites that have made these regions famous. Our home for the week will be a magnificent Chateau which we will not share with anyone else. You will enjoy private transportation for our daily excursions, gourmet regional food and the local Burgundians and the locals from Beaujolais.

Great news we still have a few spots open for our, 2025 artistic gourmet adventures, 2025 adventures of a lifetime, celebrating our 11th year.

The 2025 season will be our final season of publicly offered Adventures.

There is a possibility that we may be available in 2026 for private Adventures – Please contact us for Adventures with your private group.

The Passions of Portugal

Sunday, april 6 – saturday, april 12, 2025 – two rooms remain, sunday, april 13 – saturday, april 19, 2025 – private adventure – sold out.

In our six day-seven night The Passions of Portugal Adventure we will be located in the amazingly beautiful and historic Sintra area just north of Lisbon. This area is within close reach of the beaches of the Atlantic Silver Coast, the incredible history packed town of Sintra, the ‘riviera of Portugal’-Cascais- and of course the picturesque city of Lisbon. We will enjoy first class accommodations, Walter’s gourmet meals-with a Portuguese flair, private daily excursions to the best of the area and discover the wine and Port that makes Portugal unique.

The Colors of Crete

Sunday, may 4 – saturday, may 10, 2025 – private adventure – sold out, sunday, may 11– saturday, may 17 , 2025 private adventure – sold out, the birthplace of both the king of the olympian gods and of modern european civilization, crete is a mediterranean jewel. it’s rich with archaeological and mythological history that’s reflected in its ancient ruins and cultural attractions. soak up the charming atmosphere of heraklion’s old venetian harbor or the fortresses and monasteries of rethymno. the awesome minoan ruins of malia date to 1900 bc, and majestic mt. ida is said to be home to the cave where zeus was born..

The Dal matian Islands of Croatia

Sunday, June 1 – Saturday, June 7, 2025 – Private Adventure – SOLD OUT

Sunday, June 8 – Saturday, June 14, 2025 – Private Adventure – SOLD OUT

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One double occupancy bed Available

Sunday, August 31 – Saturday, September 6, 2025 SOLD OUT

The Wine, Food and Wonders of Northern Spain – Navarra and La Rioja

Sunday, September 21 – Saturday, September 27, 2025 SPACE FOR TWO

Sunday September 28 – Saturday, October 4, 2025 SOLD OUT

Join Artistic Gourmet Adventures, Fred Cummings, Chris McIntosh and Edge of the Lake Vineyard in romantic Spain and enjoy the amazing wine, food and culture so famous to this area. We will visit a medieval Spanish town with it’s ancient castle, and in the afternoon, a visit to a local winery in the area with Fred and Chris. Enjoy a morning guided orientation tour of Pamplona with its gorgeous Cathedral and then an afternoon free for self exploration, famous tapas shopping or museums. Also a trip to the nearby La Rioja wine region of Spain for another wonderful wine tasting with Fred and Chris, then enjoy a local village visit. We will visit a local winery of Navarra with Fred and Chris, making your own blends to share, walking in the vines and visiting the estate’s medieval chapel and grounds. You will have an opportunity to discover Basque salt harvesting – not from the sea – but with hands on salt harvesting experience. We will also travel into Basque country for a Basque mountain cheese farm visit and tasting.

Sunday, October 19 – Saturday, October 25, 2025 SOLD OUT

Sunday, October 26 – Saturday, November 1, 2025 SOLD OUT

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Diane Seed's Gourmet Adventures

Diane Seed, author of the best-selling "The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces" and many other books on Italian, Mediterranean and Indian cooking, has lived in Rome for over 30 years. She has closed her cooking school in the centre of Rome, but still takes people to explore exciting destinations like Sicily, Puglia, Bologna and the Amalfi Coast, and in the last four years she has started developing gastronomic tours to countries she explored while researching her Mediterranean and Indian books. These tours have some cooking but the emphasis is on finding good food and wine, while enjoying the most appealing aspects of these fascinating countries. Next year the Gourmet Adventures feature Istanbul in May 2020 followed by Thessaloniki and  Sithonia in Greece, the lesser-known Amalfi Coast in September and Morocco's Imperial Cities in October.

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Cathy's background in France was nursing and teaching, therefore you will get a genuine care for your travel project. Cathy & Team will be your best ally to make your journey a memorable one with full dedication.

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“ Fantastic place, fantastic chefs and most of all fantastic food. I couldn't believe that I was able to cook and present food that looked and tasted as great as it did. Freya, Maynard and Benedict are wonderful hosts and make you feel very welcome. ” Kay G. from Australia, solo traveller, joining a group in France

“ This “insider look” was truly much more than a cooking class. The chef & guide shared how Parisians shop, cook and live in this extraordinary city. The experience is a treasure not to be missed! Our hotel was truly romantic and just perfect for our honeymoon. ” Julie & Pete, travelling on their honeymoon to Paris

“ Our week in Morocco was magical. The course was fantastic, the staff were so gracious and attentive and the location was out of a fairy tale...Rafik treated us like royalty and went above and beyond to make our trip special. Our week was so much more than what we expected. ” Deborah T. from US, travelling on a mother-daughter trip to Morocco

“ Our week in Tuscany was excellent! The quality of the food was staggering. We were treated like family and really experienced authentic Italy. We ate and cooked some of the best food I've ever tasted and all using locally sourced fresh produce. High recommend it and hope to be back soon! ” Shari and Adam H. from Singapore, travelling to Tuscany

“ Wow, wow, wow. I am so happy that you found this for me. This was one of the best holidays I've ever had. The hands-on aspect of the course is so crucial to help me learn. Poul is fantastic both as a person and as a chef. We had great dinners, great wines, and great conversations. The accommodations were fantastic. I would recommend this to all my food-loving friends. ” Allan W. from London, UK, travelling with friends.

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We create one-of-a-kind holidays for foodies to experience an insider view of a region. Each location is selected for its character and authenticity, to make you feel at home as an invited guest and not as a tourist. Each route is carefully designed to immerse you in the local culture.

There will be always amazing food and stunning accommodations, whether you are cooking with a Michelin-starred chef in France or preparing a feast with a local mamma in a Tuscan farmhouse. It is a mix that allows you to sample both, a region’s refined cuisine and its rustic traditions.

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@kaya.orlando is always an 11/10 experience. 💜 Details below…⁣ ⁣ Drinks:⁣ ✨𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗱𝗮 - @waterloogin , mango, mint, lime - Very mango-forward and refreshing. Why don’t more places pair gin & mango?!⁣ ✨𝗔𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗵𝗮𝘆 - vodka, elderflower, lemon, watermelon - If you want something similar to the above but less sweet, this was great. ⁣ ✨𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 - @waterloogin , Montenegro, dolin blanc, sugarcane vinegar, cucumber - Served straight up, this was boozier than anticipated but very well made.⁣ ⁣ Food:⁣ ✨𝗗𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - pork belly, blood jus, puto cake, pickled peppers - A pretty and perfect little bite ✨𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼 & 𝗨𝗻𝗶 - I LOVE uni and this was such a unique dish that I had to try it. It didn’t disappoint! ✨𝗟𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗶 - chicken, pork & shrimp spring rolls w/sweet chili sauce. Generous portion and hit the spot ✨𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮 - kurobuta pork belly, caramelized soy sauce, star anise, peanuts, kamote puree - Kurobuta is the Wagyu of pork and my gosh does it just MELT in your mouth 🤤. I recommend pairing w/Sinangag (garlic rice) ✨𝗕𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 - soy kalamansi, kennebec pomme purée, charred onion - I’m not typically one to order a steak & potatoes dish, but this was absolutely heavenly. I would reorder it over and over again.⁣ ✨𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶 𝗣𝗶𝗲 - A beautiful dessert for all the key lime pie lovers out there. It’s currently on special!⁣ ✨Not pictured: 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 w/cashew meringue & French butter cream - Jami kindly let us order this to go. We popped it in the freezer and it was perfect. The texture is a wafer coated with cookie crumbs. YUM ⁣ Needless to say, we could not stop ordering everything with mango, kalamansi (Philippine citrus), and pork belly! 🤣⁣ ⁣ If you haven’t been to Kaya recently, it’s time to go back and enjoy their patio and a la carte menu. We loved the relaxing vibe and thoughtful touches on the patio, the music (@khruangbin is one of our favorites!), and on-point recommendations.⁣ ⁣ Thank you Jami, @chef.lordfer.lalicon and team for your excellent service and friendly hospitality. 💜 #kayaorlando #orlandoeats #orlandofoodie #orlandofood

Round 2 @juju.orl was SO GOOD. They definitely earned a spot in my 2023 Orlando Guide (coming soon)! 👏🏻 Details below for my fellow long(er)-form content fans. Cocktails: ✨Juju Old-Fashioned - A great twist on an old fashioned with apple. 🍎 ✨ Murasaki No Ame - My kind of cocktail! 100% reordering this next time. ✨ King Ghidorah - Really yummy and reminiscent of a Saturn. Snacks: ✨ Teba Gyoza - A really clever dish where they remove the bone from the chicken wing and stuff it with rice and shiitake mushroom. A must-try! ✨ Okonomiyaki - One of my favorites in general. The crunch of the cabbage and the richness of the sauce make this preparation something extra special. It’s hearty and well worth the $9! Raw: ✨ 7-day dry aged madai - This was our favorite dish of the entire meal. We loved the texture and the lemon zest really brought out the flavor. Beautiful presentation too. 😍 ✨ 28-day dry aged Medium fatty tuna with Uni - Give me all the toro and Uni! Who’s with me? If I had one comment it would be to add a salty component to the dish to balance it. ✨ Summer Scallop - I order scallops constantly when dining out so I was thrilled to try this brand new dish. The texture was reallyyyy buttery 🤤. I was surprised how well it paired with the fruity flavors of plum and fig. Juju Special: ✨ A5 Wagyu Tasting - So so tender that it literally melted in my mouth! We were obsessed with the sauce on this dish…a hint of sweetness plus wasabi spice. Thank you @juju.orl for the excellent meal and service! 🥰 We can’t wait to come back and try the Omakase next. #jujubysusuru #orlandoeats #orlandofood #orlandodining #orlandofoodie

A hidden gem in Jacksonville serving up some of the best donuts I’ve ever had. 🍩 @parlordoughnutsfruitcove #parlordoughnuts #jaxeats #jaxfood #jaxfoodie #jaxfoodies

First impressions of @juju.orl below ⬇️ ✨ We went early so there was no wait, but it definitely started to fill up quickly. ✨ I didn’t realize they had a bar area in addition to the Kappo Bar. Extra seating options, hooray! ✨ Matcha Mule - Super unique cocktail unlike any I’ve had before. It took some time to grow on me so I’m not in a rush to order it again. ✨ Tako (Octopus) Salad - Our favorite dish of the meal! The dressing really took it to the next level. I’d definitely reorder this. ✨ Chirashi in Masu Box - A great introduction to their raw section, however no chirashi compares to @kadenceorlando in my opinion. IYKYK! ✨ Mentaiko Fries with Spicy Roe Mayo and Nori - These were a little disappointing. I wanted more of the mayo, or even having some extra on the side as a dipping sauce. ✨ Wagyu Gyoza with black garlic sauce and truffle - Were they delicious gyoza? Yes. Did I taste the garlic or truffle? Nope, not one bit. I think my expectations were too high based on the menu description. With easy parking, good service, and an interesting menu, I’ll definitely be back to try more. Sometimes you have to give a place a few tries before you find the dishes that’ll keep you coming back. 😊 What are your favorite cocktails or bites to order @juju.orl ? #jujubysusuru #orlandoeats #orlandofood #orlandofoodie #orlandodining

Korean Fried Chicken 🍗 & Yellowtail Hamachi Ceviche @themodernebar 😍 What’s your go-to food order at The Moderne? I need to try more! #themoderne #orlandoeats #mills50 #orlandofoodie

5am Airport Lounging in Vegas 🌅✈️ 🛋️ What has been your biggest travel game changer? It is an absolute luxury it is to have lounge access at airports. I’ve had @prioritypass for years and only recently took the plunge with @americanexpress for Delta and Centurion lounge access too. Not having to rely on anyone else when I’m flying solo is going to be necessary for my upcoming travel schedule! Lounge access + TSA precheck/global entry + @clear is the way to go, my friends. At MCO, one of the busiest airports in the world, I’m through security in 5 minutes or less every time. I get my water then hit the lounge until it’s time to board. Next up: Being @delta loyal and achieving status for possible upgrades! 💎

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