Despite the declining popularity of the general group travel market, The International Kitchen has seen an increase in business of over 30% the past year. Owner Karen Herbst attributes this to the intimate group size that allows the traveler the genuine cultural experience they are seeking. The meticulously planned itineraries, the dynamic guides, the personalized service, the authentic culinary interaction is what appeals to veteran travelers and first-timers alike.
CHICAGO (BusinessWire EON) May 8, 2007 --
Despite the declining popularity of the general group travel market, The
International Kitchen has seen an increase in business of over 30% the
past year. Owner Karen Herbst attributes this to the intimate group size
that allows the traveler the genuine cultural experience they are
seeking. The meticulously planned itineraries, the dynamic guides, the
personalized service, the authentic culinary interaction is what appeals
to veteran travelers and first-timers alike.
Mrs. Herbst believes these group travel opportunities attract a broad
range of culinary enthusiasts. “We have many
returning clients, and we try to create dazzling itineraries with new
and exciting elements for everyone.”
With an increased appeal for experiential vacations, culinary travel
allows participants to discover and share a common niche interest. If
travel writing and journaling piques your interest, you can join
award-winning writer Jacqueline Harmon Butler’s
weeklong program, ‘Travel and Food
Writing on the Amalfi Coast’, November
4-10. Perhaps you would prefer to travel with acclaimed Italian chef
Gaetanno di Benedetto to his Sicilian homeland, September 2-9 for ‘Gaetano’s
Sicily’. If you are looking for a
program in France, consider a trip with noted chef Madelaine Bullwinkel
who will personally guide trips to the Loire Valley, Bordeaux and
Provence; her next trip runs September 8-15 near Aix-en-Provence.
All of the trips include hands-on classes, visits to local food
artisans, wine and olive oil tastings and an assortment of cultural
excursions. Prices are all-inclusive land-only packages and range from
$2,250 to $2,890 per person based on double occupancy.
The International Kitchen, the world’s
foremost culinary tour operator, has been offering authentic cooking
school vacations in Italy, France and Spain since 1994.
For more information about culinary and wine vacations and one-day
programs visit www.theinternationalkitchen.com
or www.theinternationalvineyard.com
or call 312.467.0560
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