France

Provence: Italy’s Nearby Neighbor

We couldn’t resist adding a week-long journey to Provence starting in 2005. The brilliant colors, the unmistakable herbaceous and floral scents, the flavorful Mediterranean cuisine that recalls the tastes of Italy…an ensemble of sensuous delights that comes alive through the careful planning of our hosts, Dominique and Jim. Many companies offer trips to Provence, but we guarantee you won’t find one more intimate or “catered” than this one!

Chit chat with the vegetable vendor, and bring a surprise home for your hosts to prepare for dinner. Delight in a friend's St Remy garden, and discover his favorite gardening tips. Learn how the locals use herbs in brilliant combinations in Ghyslaine's intimate kitchen. Name your Provençal shopping fantasy, and we can help you fulfill it. Appealing? Read on. . .

Comments on our Custom-Designed Journeys: I have trouble expressing how well this trip went. I've done quite a bit of traveling, and have organized numerous trips myself, and this was the best ever. Thank you for all your insight and hard work. Tom S

Tasting the Lost Corners of Tuscany was a spectacular experience, where you [got] a true sense of the Tuscany of old. The food, accommodations and company were all delightful. I really felt like we were welcome and I made some great new friends. Evelyn P

How Was Your Day in Chianti with Adagio? [I]t was really the highlight of our trip... the day ... was fantastic, even/especially for people in their early to mid twenties. A wine tasting or two, a tour of Greve, a trip to a real cheese farm, and of course the best meal of our lives. I can't imagine that someone of any age would not be interested, especially if they enjoy learning about other cultures and food. [T]his trip is appropriate for someone who is interested about learning the history and lifestyle of Tuscany/the Chianti region and has an open mind, sense of adventure, and really enjoys eating. Rachel L.

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