Putting aside its former reputation for uninteresting cuisine, warm beer and terrible coffee, Great Britain has become an exciting food and drink destination! In this package you'll explore charming food markets, learn the history of chocolate, and become an expert at pairing tea with cheese.

Combine the sophistication and glamour of Paris with the beauty of the legendary French Riviera (anyone for rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous?) then throw in travel from Paris to Nice on a modern, high-speed French TGV train, and you have the perfect week in. . . well, if not paradise, something very close to it.

In addition to its classic architecture and wealth of museums, Paris is a food-lover's delight. In this four-day adventure, you will experience shopping for food in a food market with your chef-teacher, who will then help you prepare your midday meal. You'll also have a three-course dinner with wine tasting.

Rüdesheim am Rhein is one of the famous wine making towns along the Middle Rhine Valley, with a romantic hillside setting on one of the more scenic parts of the river. You'll sample local wines, have a memorable dinner, and take a Rhine cruise to admire some of the historic castles that are found in this region.

Bordering both Switzerland and France, Piedmont is a stunningly beautiful region of Italy, sometimes known as "Tuscany without the tourists." It is dotted with small towns, castles, and family-run wineries that produce some of the greatest wines of Italy. Your package begins in Turin, the region's capital, and continues to Langhe, one of the wine-making centers in this region.