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TRAVEL TOURS 2008

A TASTE OF NEW ZEALAND
March 2-17, 2008


Aukland, New Zealand

  • Visit Auckland, “City of Sails”, with its world-renowned harbor, Wellington, the dynamic capital and lively Queenstown on Lake Waikatipu.

  • Discover the exciting pinot noirs and sauvignon blancs from the wine regions of  Martinborough and Marlborough and the vineyards of the Island of Waiheke and Hawke’s Bay.

  • Experience the spectacular Fiordland National Park, its New Zealand Vineyardsscenic valleys, magical lakes and dramatic waterfalls.

  • Taste the many varied gastronomic delights of this rich agricultural country.


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  • Pre-tour extension to Tasmania, Australia



Milford Sound

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THE BOUILLAND BURGUNDY WINE SYMPOSIUM
June 15-21, 2008

    Bugundy Vineyard Clive Coates, Becky Wasserman-Hone, Russell Hone, and Peter Wasserman  cordially invite you to attend the Bouilland Symposium, an exceptional week-long Burgundy experience

    Limited to no more than 10 participants, the Symposium provides a total immersion in this unique wine region including daily visits to prestigious Domaines, tutored tastings with Clive Coates and intimate winemaker dinners

Clive Coates

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The Village

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EUROPEAN GARDENS & GASTRONOMY SERIES
WINE ROUTES OF THE RHONE VALLEY
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LAVENDER FIELDS OF THE LUBERON
21-30, June 2008

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  • Experience the great Rhône vineyards of Côte Rôtie, Vineyard in Rhone Valley
    Hermitage and Chateauneuf du Pape with tasting visits at top wineries


  • Discover the beautiful Luberon region, its historic towns, delightful markets and spectacular lavender fields.


  • Explore the picturesque charms and savour the gastronomic specialties of the Rhône Valley and the Luberon Abbey of Senanque

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  • Exciting 4-day pre-tour extension to Corsica and

  • Memorable 4-day post-tour extension to the
    French Riviera


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Chateau neuf-du-pape


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BURGHOUND VILLAGE MASTER CLASS SERIES
WITH ALLEN MEADOWS
July 13 – 18, 2008

 

Held once a year, this exceptional program hosted by Allen Meadows, America’s foremost Burgundy expert, focuses extensively on one single Burgundy commune.

In 2008, the focus will be Volnay, considered the top red wine commune in the Cote de Beaune.  The program includes daily visits to the most prestigious Volnay domaines, intimate Burgundy winemaker dinners and tutored tastings with Allen Meadows.  The program is limited to 7 participants

Allen Meadows

 

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THE GREAT FLAVORS OF HONG KONG & CHINA
October 2-18, 2008

Hong Kong Victoria Bay

  • Discover the dynamic mix of the traditional and modern during 4 days in electrifying Hong Kong

  • Spend 4 days in the bustling capital of Beijing visiting the historic Forbidden City, the Imperial Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square

  • Walk along the Great Wall

  • Experience 3 days in Shanghai, China’s most dynamic city, with its fabled Bund, lively, exciting Nanjing Road, and the Shanghai Museum and its rich collection of bronze and jade
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  • Visit the fascinating city of Xian with its unique Islamic heritage and see the famed Army of Terracotta Warriors

  • Enjoy spectacular scenery during a cruise down the Li River

  • Savour the extraordinary variety and delicacy of Chinese gastronomy



Bejing - Great Wall