Unexpected Culinary Destinations

Unexpected Culinary Destinations
Are your clients planning their next vacation around food & wine? There may be a few destinations you have yet to consider, destinations that the whole family can enjoy while allowing the culinary enthusiast to expand their knowledge on one of their favorite topics. Below are a few of the vacation spots where Ultimate Escapes Members have discovered their love for exquisite culinary creations.
Scottsdale, AZ – One of the prime spots for vacationers and tourists, with its year round warm weather, Scottsdale has much to offer from shopping, golfing, a buzzing nightlife, southwestern culture and history, to several annual festivals. This city hosts one of the longest running festivals of its kind in the United States, The Scottsdale Culinary Festival – “Eat-Drink-Be Pretty”. This festival attracts more than 40,000 visitors, from the food critics of the world to the ordinary food & wine lover. Enjoy a week full of food and wine from top chefs and wineries…this festival claims to satisfy even the most sophisticated palates and has certainly satisfied several of Ultimate Escapes Members Palates.
Naples, FL – There is no better time to visit Florida, than winter – advice given by Members of Ultimate Escapes who continually enjoy all the destinations Florida has to offer. In Naples you can enjoy the beautiful beaches of the west coast, more than 100 private & public golf courses, great shopping, and even take a short drive to Tampa nightlife and theme park attractions. If visiting early February check out the Naples Winter Wine Festival – send the rest of the family out on their own activities to enjoy an event that has been rated in the top 10arts and entertainment events for wealthy Americans. Enjoy the finest wines and learn from superb chefs, including Emeril Legasse, as you experience this 3-day gala of only the finest the culinary world has to offer.
Vail, CO – Made famous by its world class slopes, while that still holds true, Vail offers many other activities that keep Ultimate Escapes Families occupied on vacations year round. Vacationers are now enjoying some well-maintained golf courses, some beautifully paved bike trails through the town and Vail Pass, exciting river adventures: rafting or kayaking, and fishing in six mountain lakes. Those who visit in early April can join in on the world’s premier spring food and wine festival. The annual Taste of Vail hosts festivities in venues throughout the town, which allows participants to truly experience the lifestyle of Vail Valley. Take part in interactive seminars, the Colorado Lamb cook-off, après ski tastings, and the famous mountaintop picnic sensory extravaganza on top of Vail Mountain.
Ultimate Escapes members enjoy the world’s exquisite culinary masterpieces. Keep this in mind when planning your client’s next family vacation. Visit http://www.ultimateescapes.com/travelagent/ to learn about The Ultimate Escapes referral program.

Article by Honora Mastriacovo and Lauren Keyson, Ultimate Escapes Luxury Destination Clubs, www.ultimateescapes.com