We all enjoyed the trip. . ……wonderful accommodations, we loved all of the hotels and we ate at some very interesting restaurants and tasted some really great wines. We especially enjoyed the cooking lessons. Thank you for planning this for us. Sue & Jeff Goebel, Virginia, Especially Customized Wine Tour, October 2011
Great tour! All of our tour guides were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Great job across the board! winery guides were all superb and offered us a good range of wines to sample. Can’t say enough good about Celler de Can Roca. What a wonderful experience! Wow! Paul & Kris Vick, Virginia, Especially Customized Wine Tour, October 2011
Thank you to those who made our trip so wonderful. We had a great range of experiences and also learnt a lot about the area - more than we expected.…….thank you for arranging all of this. It was great. Daphne Austin, UK, Mushroom Hunting Getaway, October 2011
We loved, loved, loved our trip and cannot wait to see you again in a few years. Elizabeth & Vincent Duncan, Colorado, Luxury Wineries Tour, October 2011
….we felt the past month was exceptional…..the pace and location of each of our stops, was perfect. The Douro Valley was among the most beautiful places we ever visited. We greatly appreciated your attention throughout our trip and your prompt responses whenever we had questions……. It's evident that you put a lot of heart and service into your work, which helped to make it a wonderful trip for us. Alan & Elissa Cohen, New York, Especially Customized month long tour of Spain and Portugal, September 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the cooking classes, especially the one in Barcelona which included going to the markets as well. It was so much fun. The Hotels were excellent and well located. Would highly recommend this tour to our friends. . Alla-May and Brian Collins, New South Wales, Highlights of Spain, July, 2011
Altogether a great experience which we will gladly recommend to others. We thank you for organizing it so well and for your kind and efficient supervision Marion and Trevor Myers, New South Wales, Highlights of Spain, July, 2011
From start to finish just great - we had a wonderful time and thanks so much for your hard work to plan this perfect tour. Linda & Sam Evington, UK, May, 2011
What fortune we had to find you with our internet search! It was just such a great vacation and handled with such care and attention. One of the best holidays we have ever had with food and wine beyond our wildest dreams. Andrew & James, Singapore, Especially customized food and wine tour, May, 2011
We are two very blessed people for having worked with you on this trip, and there isn't a moment we'd take back. Thank you very much for making this honeymoon/ anniversary more than memorable, and very special thanks to everyone we spent time with during our visit that made us feel like welcome family. To say that we will keep you in mind for our next vacation is an understatement Chris & Brenda Wicker, April 2011
A wonderful time and a great experience, we are recommending all our friends to you Peter & Eloise Black, Highlights of Spain, March 2011
We had a wonderful day and no way would we have found all the secret places we were shown by our private guide, Bego, who was just the best Heidi & Jim, Perth, Secret Barcelona Gourmet Day Tour, March 2011
A few days of sheer unadulterated heaven - organized to a tee! Jack & Jenny Gilling, Pittsburgh, Luxury Wine Weekend, February 2011
This trip was a complete fantasy—we went from miraculously preserved mediaeval towns, to a private cooking lesson in this stylish studio. Then we were in Dali’s museum and that was another world altogether. The other cooking lesson in the Emporda area had some of the best seafood in it I’ve ever had.” Julie Conran, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Cooking Tour in Northern Spain, December 2010
Talk about flavor heaven—we were definitely there on this trip! Tom Kowal, Santa Barbara, California, Costa Brava Tour, November 2010
The hotel, restaurant and mushroom hunting tour were magnificent. We had a great time. Berry Letschert, Holland, Mushroom Hunting Getaway, October 2010
.......it was a wonderful day in Priorat. We couldnt have been more pleased with both vineyards and with the luncheon which was remarkable. I also truly appreciate all the work you put into making it possible for us, against the odds of state holidays and busy vineyards. You continued to clear through the red tape and we ended up the happy recipients of your efforts. We would happily recommend you to friends and of course would call you again when next we depart for another lovely holiday.
All the best and thanks
Marina Kalb, USA, Priorat Wine Day Tour, October, 2010
Thank you very much for the whole arrangement in Barcelona for me and my foodies. They found it all wonderful. Here they now talk about the first snow.... And soon Xmas. But we have summer memories from Barcelona. Thank you once more from my whole group
Birgitta Dahlberg & Group, Sweden, Barcelona Food & Wine Weekend, October 2010
Thanks again for putting together such a wonderful tour for us. It was so spectacular and memorable!! We truly enjoyed our trip with Gourmand Breaks. Your company put us in contact with artisans that we never would have found otherwise and allowed for a smooth (and packed!) honeymoon adventure. We learned a lot about Spanish wine, cheese, olive oil, grain and honey, and now bring that knowledge back with us and into our cooking. It was a hands-on experience that we will never forget. Thank you!!!
Lara & Brett Silverman, Pennsylvania, USA, Especially customised Honeymoon Tour, October 2010
(Our guide)… did a fabulous job of making us feel welcome. She was always on time and had some wonderful suggestions for restaurants. We even stopped at a Medieval Festival that happened to be taking place. We were never rushed and she was very informative. She’s an excellent guide and knew so much about Salvador Dali. We felt like we had such special treatment the entire visit.
We will always remember Cellar de Can Roca. The food was amazing and we’ve never seen that level of service. They even took us into the kitchen after dinner for a tour. It was great to see where it all happens. These guys are culinary geniuses and I would highly recommend this restaurant to any visitor to Girona.
I was so impressed with your ability to plan such a wonderful itinerary. It seems that travel agents have become somewhat of an extinct species........ There was absolutely no way I could have prepared an itinerary like this on my own. A trip like this can just not be done on the internet! You have such a wonderful team and you were so responsive, attentive and hands on. Our vacation was truly worry-free and I want to thank you for all the memories and everything you did to make our journey so special. Donna & Tom Murphy, Minneapolis, USA, Especially customized food and wine tour, September 2010
We both want to say thanks so much for the wonderful tour you arranged for us. We truly had a fabulous time and can´t wait to come back and see some more of your very special Spain!
Sue & Chuck Harris, Seattle, USA, The Ultimate Gourmet Tour, September, 2010
Thanks for everything! We had a great time in every way – the hotel was fabulous – the food just out of this world and the wineries fascinating.
“We have had just such a great time – really fantastic”
Sharon Paulka, Australia, August, 2010
Can´t thank you enough for such a great vacation. Clearly a great deal of work went into the preparation and planning and as a result everything went totally smoothly throughout. Many, many thanks again.
Jaqui & Bernard Featherington, Vancouver, Canada, Gourmet Tour on the Border of Spain & France, August, 2010
Without a doubt, the cooking day was one of best days of the trip. Bill and I really enjoyed the tour guide. She was very well informed and fun. I will defiantly recommend these tours to others!
Barbara & Bill Hazen, USA, Barcelona Cooking Class Day Tour, July, 2010
Every thankyou possible to the Gourmand Breaks team for just such a super holiday, your guide was so knowledgeable and helpful; the hotels perfect and the food to die for.
Isabel, Rosemary, Evelyn and Kim, Canberra, Australia, Cooking Tour in Northern Spain, July, 2010
We had a great, great time, thanks to you all.
Jerome B. & Ferdie L, San Francisco, USA, Northern Spain & France Wine Tour, July, 2010
We thought the winery was interesting.... the owners were charming.... highlight was definitely the Dali museum! All the best to you in the future and we would definitely send friends to you for arrangements in the future.
Catherine & James Shaw, California, USA, Specially customized Day Tour, June, 2010
Our tour guides made the trip. Eli was fabulous and didn’t overload us with information we didn’t want—she was good at reading us and tending to our needs. She was also excellent with giving us alternatives and suggestions for when we were on our own. By the end of our time with her she felt like part of our family. We loved the visit to the winery and it’s castle. The wines were fantastic and the winery guide was informative and very friendly. There was so much to see and enjoy. Barcelona was an amazing sight. The Picasso museum was especially interesting because we could see his emergence as an artist. The cathedrals were overwhelmingly beautiful. Seville is a gorgeous place with wonderful atmosphere. Madrid and its art galleries were stupendous. We had a wonderful trip and wish we were still there. I wish we could have added another week ..... We will definitely be back!
Caryn & Jerry Katz & Family, California, USA, Highlights of Spain Luxury Tour, June, 2010
Joan and I want to thank you all for the most wonderful tour we have had in many years. From the first to he last day everything was just great and special thanks to our incredible guide, Eli, who is really a fountain of information and knows everything about everything! We are still raving about the food, the wine, the great experiences. Thanks a lot.
Jed & Joan G. Pittsburgh, PA, USA, The Ultimate Gourmet Tour, June 2010
The entire experience was fantastic!! Our chef (Teresa) was wonderful. She gave us a great feel for the market and was able to explain very well the different aspects to the cuisine and to the perparation. The class was certainly one of the major highlights of our trip. I have already passed your website onto some work companions who are going to Spain later this year.Thanks for a fantastic experience.
Paul P. NY, USA, Barcelona Cooking Class, May 2010
Thank you Gourmand Breaks for making our honeymoon just the most wonderful time of our lives, in each and every way.
Jacqueline F, Seattle, USA, Customized Honeymoon Tour, April 2010
We are back from our weekend, and I just wanted to let you know how happy we were with our cooking class and tour. They were both excellent! We will have great recipes for future meals and knowledge from someone who expertly guided us through the amazing market and patiently coached us in making a delicious meal. She was a very sweet, attentive and talented chef, and it was obvious to us that she loves what she does.
The tour was also very good, our guide adapted the itinerary to our desires and filled our heads with so much history and culture! Also thanks to the Scottish cheese lady! Great cheese and wine. We will be sure to recommend you to friends and family.
Gina & Laurent B, Nice, March 2010
Gourmand Breaks worked with us to develop activities that we requested, as well as to create special activities that matched our interests. The tour provided the perfect combination of guidance and independence. The guidance came in the form of the website and the Travel Journal; the many excellent suggestions for activities and dining; the selection of top-quality, well-located hotels; the arrangements regarding the rental car, GPS and mobile phone; and touring and restaurant reservations made for our benefit. Yet we were not part of a group with someone holding up an umbrella as we walked around Barcelona; instead, we were able to act independently, but within the excellent framework and attention that Gourmand Breaks provides................ Gourmand Breaks made us feel special. ........ This was definitely a special tour that we would not have found on our own. Thank you for helping us to create a special vacation matched to our interests and passions and for your attentiveness during our trip. I appreciate so much your personal touch, such as the many helpful responses to e mail before our trip.
Mary T., Dallas, USA
From the moment we arrived in Barcelona and right through our tour, everything was just awesome. We can’t thank you enough for guiding us by customizing our tour and making it very special just for the two of us.
Hannah L., Denver, USA. Romantic Spain, March, 2010
By far the most comprehensive tour I have made in some years. We will be returning for more!
Daryl G., Florida, USA, Luxury Wineries Tour, January, 2010
We enjoyed the tours very much!! They were well organized and we had a great time!!........The travel Journal has been helpful since our return. We have showed it to our family and friends as a recap of our vacation. We have also used the recipes in the back of the book.........We enjoyed all the visits in Barcelona, Girona, and the medieval village.......All were worthwhile!! Our tour guide was excellent! She was very organized, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly!!! We wanted to let you know that we had a great vacation thanks to you!!!
Karen C., USA, December 2009
The tour you arranged for us was attentively designed to cater to our particular interests; was extremely well organized; and resulted in a most wonderful visit to Spain. The arrangements were excellent, and I especially appreciated the fact that we were met at the airport, ensconced in a very nice hotel in a great location in Barcelona, and given an introduction to the city which permitted us to navigate it without difficulty during the days and times when we were on our own. That alone, coupled with the assistance of knowlegible tour guides to assist our understanding of the food and culture of the places we visited, helped make the trip productive from the start. The restaurant recommendations were right on target as well, and we enjoyed many lovely meals, including a most memorable dinner on my birthday at Restaurant El Celler de Can Roca. It was wonderful. Your sincere interest in making this visit a positive experience, coupled with your depth of knowledge and professional attention to every detail made it a great trip in every way……
Burnie Bridge., Wisconsin, USA, Sept 2009, Cooking Tour in Northern Spain
I wanted to thank you for everything for the last days. Bego and Eli are irreplaceable. Their knowledge and eagerness to please are unsurpassable. I have enjoyed my time with both of them, and I am glad the way things turned out because I was able to meet two wonderful people. You have great people guiding tourists and informing us of the region. Carlos was very fun and watching him cook was a blast. Walking through Barcelona with Bego was the most memorable time I have spent in Barcelona proper. Eli’s knowledge of Girona and surrounding area was very well received. Both asked questions of me also, to make sure the tour was as expected and making sure there was anything they could do to make it better. There was always a no from me because I was more than pleased with both days. Thank you for what you do and what you offer. And also the people you have guiding for you.
John M., USA, September, 2009
I had a wonderful holiday!! I greatly appreciate your efforts.
Melissa Magee, Chicago, USA, August 2009
We had a fantastic time and were so pleased with the job Gourmand Breaks did. Thank you again for everything and a truly spectacular trip.
Nicole Leone, Virginia, USA, July 2009, Luxury Anniversary Tour
All the wonderful healthy fresh food made us feel great and gave us the energy to enjoy all of Spain. The cheeses and local hams were awesome, I am afraid we have been spoiled for life. Dallas will never be the same! We didn't want this trip to end, could have been longer!! The trip to la Boqueria was terrific and we will never forget the chilled mussels with the glass of cava! We had such great travel partners and such great hosts!!! Hope to do another trip with you soon!!!
John K., Dallas, Kent Rathbun Culinary Tour, June 2009
I was very pleased with the arrangements, Girona was a highlight and the trip to Figueras was beautiful! Keep up the good work.
Mabelle S.
Ellie and Begonia (the guides) were awesome. Kind and very knowledgeable. They had a masterful understanding of everything we saw.
Shawna W.
The restaurant was amazing and all three brothers were incredibly kind. The wineries were great. We got to see a family owned, small winery, and big corporate owned winery, so it gave us an opportunity to see the difference in all the operations. The market was phenomenal and the tapas at Pinotxo were wonderful. . I really felt like we got some great examples of the regional cuisine and wines. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to anyone.
Linda R.
The restaurant was fantastic and the chefs were passionate, professional, knowledgeable and innovative. The meal was divine.
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