Crystal Cruises 2010 Wine & Food Festival Sailings
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Holland Americas Culinary Arts Programs at Sea
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Holland America Line launched its innovative culinary program in 2005 with the installation of state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Centers aboard each of its 13 premium cruise ships offering culinary demonstrations, tastings and hands-on cooking classes aboard every sailing. The line then took the concept further by providing guests on select Holland America Line cruises an opportunity to experience demonstrations and seminars conducted by guest culinary experts. Holland America Line showcases its own culinary stars during each of more than 500 annual cruises where one can sample fine wines from around the world or learn to make a new gourmet dish in a hands-on cooking class taught by their own Master Chefs or Culinary Guests. Plus, with the release of the premium line's new cookbook, A Taste of Excellence, guests can learn preparation techniques for some of Holland America's most delectable dishes and lavish libations as part of the Culinary Arts Center experience. A
state-of-the-art "show kitchen at sea," the
Culinary Arts Centers resemble the elaborate show kitchens
used by celebrity chefs on television cooking programs.
Each facility features a theater-style venue, with two
large video screens to display overhead and close-up
video views of food preparation, and a large cooking
display counter where guests can learn from the masters.
Culinary demonstrations also are filmed and aired on
in-stateroom televisions. Holland America Line invested
more than $13 million to create and install the Culinary
Arts Center facilities on each of its ships as part
of a $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative. Culinary
Cooking Classes: Private cooking classes with the
ships chef are offered at a minimal charge of
$29 per person. Maximum of 12 people per class. A
minimum of two classes will be offered on a 7-day cruise. More
on longer sailings. More sessions will be added
as demand dictates. About
Holland America Line Spacious and Intimate floating resorts. Holland America ships are fabulous destinations in themselves, offering everything you would expect in a great resort on land, and more. Delicious Adventures. Master chef, world-renowned Reiner Greubel, a member of the prestigious society Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, leads the award-winning culinary staff in the creation of exciting new dining options. Lovingly prepared, exquisitely presented. Activities from Dawn to Dusk. Life on board your Holland America ship is always exciting, because there's always something happening. Join in a myriad of planned activities, or enjoy quiet time in superb surroundings. | ||
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Silversea
Cruises Introduces New Cooking School |
The
curriculum for each of these cruises is carefully designed
to celebrate the cultural flavor of the ship's itinerary.
Through its exclusive partnership with Relais & Châteaux, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is introducing L'École des Chefs, a new interactive cooking school that will be featured on 11 voyages in 2010. The Relais & Châteaux L'École des Chefs program offers guests a special culinary curriculum and entertaining events hosted by Silversea executive chef David Bilsland. Bilsland's career includes several years as a chef instructor at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in London. He will present a program developed in collaboration with Jacques Thorel, the owner of L'Auberge Bretonne and a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux. The curriculum for each of these cruises is carefully designed to celebrate the cultural flavor of the ship's itinerary. Highlights include specialized workshops covering a range of topics from basic knife skills and kitchen terminology to sauces and baking; cooking demonstrations with wine pairings and interactive Q&A sessions; lively cooking competitions between Chef Bilsland and the ship's own culinary team; a "Lunch and Learn" event offering small groups of guests a chance to sample a meal of specially prepared dishes; and "Take It Home" recipes that will give guests an edge when entertaining at home. Also offered on certain voyages, when the itinerary permits, is a "Market to the Plate" experience that provides an escorted tour of a local market followed by a cooking class, and a "Culinary Outing," an instructor-escorted excursion to a local restaurant, hotel or other venue where guests can enjoy a unique culinary exploration. Select L'École des Chefs voyages will also feature Silversea's celebrated wine consultant, Lyn Farmer. The James Beard Foundation Award-winning wine and food writer will host lectures, conduct tastings and guide guests through wine and food pairings as part of Silversea's Wine Series enrichment program. Silversea culinary director Rudi Scholdis said: "We're delighted to feature some of the world's most celebrated chefs on our Culinary Arts voyages. Our culinary theme cruises are a great way to meld together fascinating destinations with cooking events and demonstrations that entertain and edify, as well as reveal the personalities, skills – and a few culinary secrets – of the masters of haute cuisine." About Relais & Châteaux Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony. To choose Relais & Châteaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a special place in a variety of destinations. The Relais & Châteaux signature reflects this ambition: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD."
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2010
China Wine Tours - Photographer's Wine Tour |
Photographer's
Wine Tour Of China. September 5 - 16, 2010 from $3925*pp Taste the culture of 5,000 years. Join Janis Miglavs, former National Geographic photographer who is well-known for his presentations of vineyards around the world. We're blending ancient Chinese culture with the new world of Chinese wine. Whether you're a seasoned pro photographer, or just enjoy a unique point-and-shoot experience, this is the trip for you! 12 Days: includes R/T airfare from Los Angeles, 5-star hotels, travel within China, meals, winery visits, and more. Six wineries are scheduled on this journey, along with the most familiar sites in China. Call Seven Seas Travel at 888-798-9133 for more details about this unique wine tour.
China Wine Tours is the first travel organization with a focus on an exciting new way to visit China. We will introduce you to the history and culture of China and to what promises to be the talk of the world for those who enjoy a unique wine-travel experience. Join us! | ||||||||
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