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A Taste of the World Culinary Adventures and Tours
Currently, we offer Culinary Adventures and Tours to two exotic destinations in Mexico. Our Travel Packages allow you to explore regions such as beautiful Morelia in the State of Michoacan, or stunning San Miguel de Allende in the State of Guanajuato. Our All-Inclusive Culinary Adventures include the following:
San Miguel de Allende Culinary Adventures:
The State of Guanajuato is part of the Table Land regions of Mexico; it is a magical State full of history, legend and tradition. Guanajuato's cities depict Mexican and European architecture. The lack of city and road planning many years ago turned out to be a happy mistake of cobblestone roads, bridges, tunnels, alleyways and labyrinths that amuse visitors and enhance the beauty of these majestic little towns and cities.
Our Culinary Adventures to San Miguel are a week long and our point of arrival is the airport of Leon, Guanajuato. We are then transported to San Miguel de Allende and taken to Casa Crayola which will be our "home" for the duration of the trip. Casa Crayola is a beautiful little hotel with a home-like feel that has 7 "casitas" (Spanish term for little houses) all of which have been exquisitely decorated in a fashionable Mexican style decor by owner Carly Cross. Each casita features cable TV, wireless Internet access, a kitchenette with microwave and small fridge, coffee maker and cooking utensils. The property has a beautiful courtyard with a fountain and the main house has a kitchen where we will typically hold our daily Hands-On Cooking Classes and a dining room in which to eat the delectably prepared meals after the classes. Casa Crayola is a short walking distance from downtown and major shopping areas and there are several restaurants, internet cafes, bakeries, a convenience store, laundromats and pharmacies on the same street as the property. San Miguel de Allende has a beautiful Artisans Market. This is a great spot to shop around for local handcrafts & knick-knacks to take back home. Likewise, the downtown area has stunning stores and art galleries, excellent restaurants, cafeterias and coffee shops that blend different cuisines and flavors from around the globe; making this one of the reasons we chose this fabulous location for our Culinary Adventures and Tours. Our itinerary is planned to allow our traveler's to fully immerse themselves in the regional cuisines specific to Guanajuato, while still providing enough free time for them to venture out on their own. Once a day, we hold a Cooking Class in the industrial kitchen of Casa Crayola (breakfast, lunch or dinner). We further enhance this experience by shopping at the local food market for the ingredients and foods we will use to prepare our previously planned traditional menus.
We also make it a point to tour adjacent towns and cities such as Guanajuato (the capital city of the State) where we visit sites such as La Valenciana and San Ramon silver and gold mines, the monument to El Pipila ( a tribute to a humble miner whose courageous acts and selflessness are some of the most magnificent episodes in the history of Mexico), Las Momias de Guanajuato (the mummies exhibit), El Callejon del Beso (The Alley of the Kiss, location of a famous legend), Guanajuato's Basilica and other exciting places.
 We will go on a day tour to Dolores Hidalgo, also known as the Cradle of Independence. We will stroll through the streets and plazas and visit the historic Parroquia de Dolores (Church of Dolores) where the Cry of Independence was given by father Hidalgo, event which would begin the movement of Independence. Also, Dolores Hidalgo has abundant tile and talavera factories that are glad to give tours of their facilities if requested.But... our favorite perk to Dolores, and the reason it makes it on our "A" list is: ice-cream. Ice-cream vendors line the plaza streets to sell their out-of-this-world creations with flavors as simple as: chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, lime, coconut, prickley pear, watermelon, melon, banana or maybe even fig, zapote, guanabana, and mamey (exotic tropical fruits), pineapple, green apple, pistachio & almonds, coffee, pine nuts and praline or the more unusual ones such as: tequila, eggnog, fried milk, horchata (rice water) or pulque (fermented drink)...how about cheese, peanut, avocado or corn? And then...there's the bizzzzzzzzzare: fried pork rind, fish and shrimp...octopus, anyone? This extensive ice-cream menu is sure to satisfy every palate.
Sample Itinerary for San Miguel de Allende Culinary Adventures and the Description of the Morelia, Michoacan Culinary Adventures are:
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Prices: Unless we advertise otherwise, all prices are per person based upon double occupancy. Single and triple type of occupancy will result in price fluctuations.
Deposit: When you make a reservation, we will charge you a flat fee of $500.00 USD per person irrigardless of where your Culinary Adventure takes place. A Taste of the World will not make any booking or reservation unless this amount is satisfied.
Final Payment: Payment in full is due 60 days prior to departure. In some cases, at the sole discretion of A Taste of the World owners, the time for making final payments may vary. If payment is not received by the date due or the specified date, the reservation will be subject to cancellation. Other Charges: At A Taste of the World, we we specialize and pride ourselves in creating customized travel adventures and tours, programs and classes to meet our client's specific desires. Therefore, charges or costs not noted elsewhere will most likely be incurred. In such cases, our clients will be advised promptly.
* PLEASE NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO ECONOMIC OR CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS: Price is subject to change without notice as a result of adverse economic changes or currency fluctuations that may affect air/land transportation, hotels or other related service providers.
Cancellations, Refunds and Adjustments: There will be NO refunds in the event of cancellations 30 days or less prior to departure. In the event of cancellations of more than 30 days prior to departure, our travelers will be reimbursed the full amount of their payment minus the initial deposit fee of $500.00 USD.
Travel Insurance WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND & URGE OUR CLIENTS TO PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE.
It is recommended that clients purchase travel insurance covering trip cancellations for medical reasons.
Waiver/Declination of Travel/Trip Cancellation Insurance: In the event a client chooses to not purchase insurance, the client's signature on the tour registration form shall confirm that the client was specifically informed of the advisability of obtaining that coverage and has declined to do so.
Passports, Visas and/or other Documents: Upon booking, we advise our clients of the necessary traveling documents they will need such as passports, visas or other applicable documents. However, it is the sole responsibility of the traveler to obtain any and all documents required for their travel in accordance with all applicable government rules and regulations of the visiting country. Our clients are encouraged to confirm necessary documentation by contacting the US State Department and/or appropriate embassies or consulates.
Certification of Travelers Health: By booking a trip and paying the appropriate reservation fees, the traveler certifies that he or she does not have any condition or disability that would create a hazard or hardship to themselves or any of the other travelers participating in the program. The traveler understands that healthcare standards, facilities and services in Mexico and other applicable countries, may be different or inadequate for treatment of certain health conditions. A Taste of the World and its owners make no representation or warranties, and disclaims any made regarding special accommodations or handicap accessibility or retaining any traveler whose health or actions in A Taste of the World's sole judgment, impede the operation of a Culinary Adventure or Tour, or the welfare and/or enjoyment of fellow travelers.
A Taste of the World cannot accommodate issues such as allergies, dietary needs or restrictions. It is the sole responsibility of the travelers to take care of their own dietary needs.
Liability or Responsibility:
We, the owners of A Taste of the World, do not own or operate any of the suppliers of services or accommodations for our trips. As a result, we are not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any such supplier or of any third party over whom we, A Taste of the World, have no control over. A Taste of the World only acts in the capacity of an agent of all air/land transportation, sightseeing or tour operators and hotels which provide services included in the specified tour. The individual tour participant agrees that A Taste of the World and our representatives, if any, shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, liability or expense to person or property due to any act of default of hotel, air/land transportation carrier, restaurant supplier or other contractor rendering or providing services. A Taste of the World and our representatives, if any, shall not be responsible for any expense or liability resulting from labor disputes, war, acts of terrorism, government restraints, weather conditions, sickness, pilferage, or any other cause beyond our control. A Taste of the World and our representatives, if any, reserve the right to accept or to retain or refuse any person as a participant of any tour or to cancel any program of a specified tour if circumstances so demand. A Taste of the World and our representatives, if any, reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure for any reason including insufficient number of participants or to change itineraries and /or substitute services or hotels of equal quality without prior notification.
The liability of A Taste of the World for any claim(s), including claims for consequential damages, made by any client(s) shall be limited to the client's cost applicable to the tour, program, or class connected to such claim(s).
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Our Culinary Tours and Adventures are flavorful getaways guided by A Taste of the World owners Laura Anhalt & Beverly Barry. These trips are designed to offer unique experiences for those who love to cook, eat great and diverse meals and of course...travel, but they can also be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in embracing and learning about the history of different cultures and their traditions.
San Miguel de Allende is widely known for being a peaceful and safe city, for its great weather year round, its rich colonial and Gothic architecture, and believe it or not... for its expatriate population. People from the United States, Canada and Europe have found a permanent home in San Miguel. Foreigners have brought a great deal of themselves and their homelands, making this city extremely diverse and cultural.