Experience the World One Meal at a Time!
Who says fun, food and merriment have to come to an end after the holidays? Cox & Kings is encouraging travelers to keep on indulging with inventive, specially crafted culinary itineraries showcasing cuisine from around the globe. With customizable journeys to South America, the Indian Ocean, Asia and India, Cox & Kings offers foodies a chance to experience the world in a thoroughly delicious way.
¡Sabor! Chile y la Argentina
Experience Chile and Argentina’s extensive culinary traditions on an impossibly gourmet adventure! Cox & Kings’ Savoring Chile & Argentina’s Cuisines, Wines & Culture journey takes guests through the turn-of-the-century architecture, scenic wine regions and vibrant fresh markets of each country on the ultimate sight-savoring getaway. The celebrity host accompanying groups on this epicurean adventure is Liz Caskey, a professional food/wine/travel writer and contributor to television programs such as Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations and Delta Airlines' Local Flavor.
The itinerary features visits to historical monuments and organic farms and vineyards, as well as intimate gatherings in the private establishments of the area's finest producers of cheese, olive oil, and wine. Travelers will enjoy dining in the regions' most notable restaurants – including celebrity chef Francis Mallman's 1884 Restaurant in Mendoza – as well as sight-seeing through the Andes, Chile's micro valleys, Argentina's desert oasis and Tupungato volcano. As an escorted journey, travel dates for this itinerary can be tailored to any group's schedule.
Cox & Kings' 7-day, 6-night Savoring Chile & Argentina itinerary starts at US $4,275 per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air for Santiago/Mendoza/Santiago is US $325 per person.
Spice It Up in Zanzibar
With Cox & Kings' Zanzibar: The Spice Island private journey, guests can stroll through the aromatic spice markets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site notable for its majestic sultan palaces and unique mix of European, Moorish, Arab and Persian cuisine and cultural elements.
Accommodations are in the sumptuous and centrally located Zanzibar Serena Inn – set in two elegant historic seafront buildings overlooking the Indian Ocean and offering the best in island hospitality – and Matemwe Retreat, built by local Zanzibari craftsmen and located on an amazing stretch of private land. The retreat consists of 3 private villas, each complete with its own plunge pool, private roof terrace and small, surrounding beach, where guests can enjoy the catch of the day al fresco – specially prepared by a private chef – or family-style with other guests at the retreat’s main lodge.
On the island, guests can explore spice plantations and Persian baths, as well as traipse through palace ruins.
Cox & Kings’ 5-day, 4-night Zanzibar: The Spice Island itinerary starts at US $2,035 per person for standard accommodations, based on double occupancy, and US $3,485 per person for deluxe accommodations, based on double occupancy.
Bacchus in Lebanon
Lebanese wine has an esteemed history that dates back to ancient times. Over 4,000 years ago, the Phoenicians sold Lebanese wine throughout the Mediterranean region, and they are said to have introduced the flavorful nectar into the Spanish and Italian markets. The fertile soil of the Bekaa Valley is credited for the superior quality of Lebanese wines. The valley's exceptional climate and the richness of its earth provide an ideal breeding ground for various types of grapes. Guests of Cox & Kings’ Lebanon & Syria: Empires Past tour can spend a day at the famous Chateau Ksara, the oldest operational winery in Lebanon, learning the intricacies of taking the grape from the vine to the finished product. The day ends with a full wine-tasting session, where guests can savor this Dionysian luxury with new insight.
Cox & Kings' 14-day, 12-night Lebanon & Syria: Empires Past itinerary starts at US $6,795 per person, based on double occupancy.
There’s More than Curry in India?
Travelers on Cox & Kings' India: Beyond Curry journey can navigate the Subcontinent's intense range of flavors and textures – everything from cumin, coriander and ginger to pistachio, tamarind and saffron. Upon arrival in Delhi, guests tour the historic sites of the Mughal capital, including the intimidating Red Fort as well as the caravanserai "Chandi Chowk," exploring the wide array of street foods available. Delhi is known for its famed flower and spice market. Dine at the Color & Spice Restaurant, where travelers can sample a typical thali meal.
In Varanasi, travelers explore the holy city by rickshaws and sample the spices and vegetarian delights in Kachauri gali, where cooks sit beside huge pans of smoking oil balanced on earthen ovens. A colorful celebration with Awadhi cuisine awaits in Lucknow, where guests wander the British Residency and labyrinth of Bhulbhulaiya, and in Kolkata travelers can indulge in unique Bengal cuisine, including langcha, a sweetmeat made of sweetened cottage cheese, milk and flours of different cereals. In Cochin, travelers meet and cook with renowned Keralan chef Nimmy Paul, who explains the traditions behind festive dishes such as Sadhya, an extensive meal usually served at weddings.
Cox & Kings' 19-day, 17-night India: Beyond Curry itinerary starts at $7,880 per person, January 6 through April 30, 2011, based on double occupancy.
To book your journey, contact us at 1-800-999-1758.
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