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ABOVE: The "Master Artisans of Chocolate" tour includes two nights in Florence, Italy. INSET BELOW: Sample wares from Cocoa + Co. Tour and taste your way through Italy's "Valley of Chocolate"
Join Cocoa + Co.'s founder on a Master Artisans of Chocolate tour designed by Select Italy to pique the passion of chocophiles everywhere. Explore the amazing concentration of master chocolatiers between Pisa and Florence, sampling some of the world's finest chocolates-from cutting edge to classic. On this exclusive tour, offered in May 2005, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the production of fine Italian chocolates as well as hands-on experience making pasty and confection. The country's premier artisanal candy-makers will welcome you into their workshops to share the secrets of their craft. Intimate classes with Gianluca Mannori, 1997 World Pastry Chef and leader of Italy's National Culinary Team, and renowned Master Chocolatier Paul De Bondt will expand your knowledge and hone your skills. But one cannot live by chocolate alone! Guests will broaden their palates with tutored tastings of local wines and gourmet meals at exceptional restaurants. They will also enjoy luxury accommodations in three of the region's top hotels and private excursions to evocative monuments. In between visits to more than 10 artisans, they will even have the chance to indulge in chocolate-based treatments at one of Tuscany's premier spas. This 5-night, 6-day tour priced at $3,495 per person is a must for chocoholics who love to travel. About the tour organizers: Named to Travel & Leisure's "A-list" for the 3rd year in a row, Select Italy offers specialized expertise and impeccable execution. With offices based in Chicago, Rome and Florence, Select Italy's staff is comprised of knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate travel professionals. Cocoa + Co. brings together an unprecedented array of hard-to-find chocolates from artisans across the globe. With exclusive products covering all forms of chocolate Cocoa + Co. offers the savvy chocolate lover an amazing array of options to broaden their horizons and feed their passion. For more information on the tour, visit Select Italy's Master Artisans of Chocolate tour page. |
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Valentine's Day has always been about chocolate. And when it's your true
love's secret passion, picking the perfect gift is serious business. With over
275 delectable goodies from artisan chocolatiers across the globe Cocoa + Co.
will surely have what she's craving. But, if a box of exquisite truffles, a
selection of decadent drinking chocolates or an array of beautifully wrapped
bars isn't quite extravagant enough, try a trip to
Tuscany's "Valley of Chocolate."