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Visit the home of Glenmorangie - one of Scotland's finest malt whiskies - for a fascinating tour and a warm Highland welcome. You'll arrive in time for afternoon tea at the five-star Glenmorangie Hotel. Meet your fellow guests over pre-dinner drinks and enjoy a traditional Scottish supper. Then put your feet up by the fire and enjoy the ambience at this intimate, cosy hotel. The next day you'll be chauffeured to the Glenmorangie Distillery for a tour, malt whisky tasting and lunch. The distillery has been making Glenmorangie the same way since 1843, and you'll learn about the craftsmanship of the legendary 'Sixteen Men of Tain' who work there. Back at the house, a tutored malt whisky tasting is followed by a fabulous Highland evening: a black tie gala dinner, with a sumptuous set Scottish menu (pipes and haggis included!) followed by a ceilidh and a second night's accommodation at the hotel. You'll also receive a bottle of the ten year old malt to take home.

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People disagree on how whisky should be drunk, and even how it should be spelt, but everyone agrees that Glenmorangie is one of the finest malt whiskies in the world, and with this experience you'll learn more about its heritage and traditions - and get to drink it. On arrival at the five-star Glenmorangie Hotel you'll receive a warm Highland welcome, with a wee dram to help you get settled in, before being chauffeured to the Glenmorangie Distillery for your tour. The distillery has been making Glenmorangie the same way since 1843, and you'll learn about the craftsmanship of the legendary 'Sixteen Men of Tain' who work there. Then onto the best bit - sampling malt whiskies of various ages and flavours. Back at the hotel, join the big table where you'll relax over a set four-course dinner (with whisky, of course). A full breakfast the following morning is also included. You'll take home a presentation set containing Glenmorangie gifts and a bottle of the ten year old malt.

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Indian food has come a long way from the stereotyped outings and flock wallpaper of the 70s. With Chicken Tikka now firmly crowned as the nation's favourite dish, it is clear that this vibrant cuisine has permeated our consciousness permanently. Learn how to use a fabulous fusion of traditional and contemporary cooking techniques at this impressively chic restaurant. After tea and coffee on arrival you'll be given an informative introduction to the history of Indian food by super-chef Sanjay Dwivedi (who has worked internationally and as Chef for a Rolling Stones international tour, as well as appearing on TV's Market Kitchen). In the kitchen, muck in as you learn the ins and outs of preparing a four course Indian meal, from starter through to dessert. Afterwards you'll be treated to a delectable and innovative five course meal complemented with selected wines and champagne. As a memento take home some menu cards, to help you replicate the memorable gastronomic creations of the day.

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Wine is a glorious gift from the gods, but if you can't tell your Pinot Noir from a Pinot Plonk, why not treat yourself and a partner to a delightful weekend of informative indulgence? After travelling to Bordeaux at your leisure (travel not included) check into your centrally located and delightfully family run 18th century hotel, your base for the following three nights. The first evening to ease you into the heady world of French wine, your expert wine guide will host a wine tasting giving a fascinating insight into the wines and region of Bordeaux. After breakfast (included every morning), be whisked away to have your first of two chateaux visits, this time to the Medoc famous for the quality of their wines, before retiring to the hotel. The second day begins where you left off with another chateau, this time on the right bank with more fabulously sumptuous wines. By breakfast and check out on the third morning you will be awash with a new found vigour for wine. C'est magnifique!

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If you're partial to a tipple and want to see the processes behind the art of winemaking yourself, what nicer experience than this wine tour indulgence? Denbies Wine Estate is the UK's largest vineyard and is set in beautiful Surrey countryside. Make yourself comfortable in the circular cinema to watch and learn about the whole winemaking process, from planting to harvesting. Then take your seat on their indoor train and enter a working winery to see the journey of a picked grape to the bottling of the finished product. Taste three different varieties of wine when you go into the cellars. As you sit back in comfort on a train tour of the vineyard, your guide gives you a full commentary on the history of the estate. Your experience includes a tasty two course lunch with wine and coffee in the Gallery restaurant. To top it off, a bottle of Denbies Wine Estate sparkling wine and an informative book of wine tasting tips each are all yours to take home and enjoy.

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If you're partial to a tipple and want to see the processes behind the art of winemaking yourself, what nicer experience than this wine tour indulgence? Denbies Wine Estate is the UK's largest vineyard and is set in beautiful Surrey countryside. Make yourself comfortable in the circular cinema to watch and learn about the whole winemaking process, from planting to harvesting. Then take your seat on their indoor train and enter a working winery to see the journey of a picked grape to the bottling of the finished product. Taste three different varieties of wine when you go into the cellars. As you sit back in comfort on a train tour of the vineyard, your guide gives you a full commentary on the history of the estate. Your experience includes a tasty two course lunch with wine and coffee in the Gallery restaurant. To top it off, a bottle of Denbies Wine Estate sparkling wine and an informative book of wine tasting tips are all yours to take home and enjoy.

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If you want to know the difference between le champagne and La Champagne, or just want a good excuse to drink bubbly at breakfast, then you'll love this champagne weekend for two. You'll visit the French region of La Champagne, home to the world-famous tipple and find out all about the traditions and dedication that go into making some of the finest wines in the world. You'll stay for two nights in a three-star hotel, and get your days off to a satisfying start; a wonderful champagne breakfast to share each morning. Join your tour guide for dinner on the first evening with wine included, where you can pick up some tasting tips before you visit some of the great champagne houses for a tour and tasting. You also enjoy a tasty lunch at a champagne cellar to further tantalise your tastebuds. You'll travel by luxury coach to and from Reims, crossing by ferry or Eurotunnel which means an eco-friendly trip, as well as lots more boot space to take your favourite champagne home with you.

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Casanova called it the 'elixir of love'. French doctors used to prescribe it to women with broken hearts. Scientists say it stimulates the release of endorphins, the 'happy hormones'. Need we say more? This fabulous chocolate workshop begins with an informative talk on the history of chocolate, either by a master chocolatier, who served as the Head Pastry Chef at the Ritz Hotel in both London and Paris, or by an experienced chocolatier. Sample the chocolate fountain before you move onto the creative part of the workshop, making truffle fillings, then dipping your truffles into Belgian chocolate and decorating them with a variety of toppings and coverings. As a delicious memento of your experience you'll take home between 40 and 50 Belgian chocolates each, all wrapped, designed and made by you, to share with friends and family - or to save as a special treat.

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You know you like wine, but you're not sure how to tell a good one from a bad. Is it corked? Is it a bad year? Which wine will impress your friends, Chateauneuf du Pape or Asti Spumante? Well, stop worrying. Wine should be a pleasure, not a dinner party anxiety, and with this experience you can learn to quaff with confidence. Our wine experts have hosted 1,400 tasting shows in 39 countries, so they know their stuff. They can help you differentiate good wines from bad, find fabulous bargains and avoid problem wines. You'll taste a variety of reds and whites, learn how to match them with food, then work in teams to identify wines in the blind tasting challenge. After your tasting, relax over dinner and then retire for the night at one of three charming country houses. Wake up to a full English breakfast the following morning.

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Casanova called it the 'elixir of love'. French doctors used to prescribe it to women with broken hearts. Scientists say it stimulates the release of endorphins, the 'happy hormones'. Need we say more? This fabulous chocolate workshop begins with an informative talk on the history of chocolate, either by a master chocolatier, who served as the Head Pastry Chef at the Ritz Hotel in both London and Paris, or by an experienced chocolatier. Sample the chocolate fountain before you move onto the creative part of the workshop, making truffle fillings, then dipping your truffles into Belgian chocolate and decorating them with a variety of toppings and coverings. As a delicious memento of your experience you'll take home between 40 and 50 Belgian chocolates, all wrapped, designed and made by you, to share with friends and family - or to save as a special treat.

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Additional info: Red Letter Days