Experiences beyond the ordinary
TRAVEL is not just about going to incredible places – turn one-of-akind moments into lifelong memories as you embark on an epicurean journey.
Oyster tasting in Croatia
Join a local fisherman in Mali Ston Bay and watch him harvest oysters straight from the sea. Sample the freshly shucked molluscs with a squeeze of lemon, accompanied with a glass of wine. Learn about the cultivation and harvest of oysters and discover the natural flavours of the Peljesac Peninsula.
Locally sourced dishes at Ireland’s iconic Ashford Castle
Visit this majestic castle owned by The Red Carnation Hotel Collection and enjoy dinner at this award-wining hotel where creative cooking and local ingredients reign supreme. Whether fine dining in the grandeur of the George V Dining Room, casual dining in the comfortable setting of Cullen’s at the Cottage or The Dungeon, or afternoon tea in the elegant Connaught Room, it will be an unforgettable dining experience.
“Dine-at-Home” Dinner in Sarajevo:
Taste authentic Bosnian cuisine as you join a Sarajevo family for a Dine-at-Home dinner. Your hosts will share stories about the beautiful city’s culture and conflicted history as they recount life during the civil war.
Strudel-making in Budapest
Visit the oldest strudel house in Budapest and see pastry chefs at work, then enjoy this famous delicacy paired with aromatic coffee. Strudels in Hungary can be either sweet or savoury and a popular filling is cottage cheese and apple. Learn how to make the perfect buttery pastry so you can relive your holiday moments at home.
Swiss fondue in Gruyères
Enjoy a traditional Swiss dining experience around a bubbling pot of delicious, freshly made fondue. The lovely medieval town of Gruyères is Switzerland’s cheese manufacturing Mecca.
Locals credit the quality of the strongly flavoured Gruyère cheese to the milk produced by the black and white Fribourg dairy cows from the region, so another region specialty is the specialty chocolate from Maison Cailler, one of Switzerland's oldest and most important chocolate factories.
Traditional Basque pintxos in San Sebastián, Spain
In the culinary capital of San Sebastian, Spain, join Clara Fernandez, a local gourmet on a pintxos foodie excursion of the Old Town. This Basque specialty is the local take on Spanish tapas. Learn the proper etiquette for bar hopping and pair the delectable flavours of Basque pintxos with Txakoli wine or local beers.
Sample award-winning wines and dine under the Tuscan Sun with Marchese Mazzei
Discover the food and wine culture of Italy’s Tuscan region through a private visit of the estate of the renowned Mazzei winemaking family where Marchese Francesco Mazzei will be your host.
Parisian Foodie Walking Tour
Taste local specialties on a gourmet culinary walk as you discover the artistic neighbourhood of Montmarte.
See the famous café featured in the movie Amelie and watch the world pass by while enjoying a taste of Paris in a typical French bistro.
Many of these experiences cannot be easily arranged by those travelling independently.
Additionally, the opportunity to book a unique experience is usually limited and those who want to confirm their reservation need to plan in advance.
Consider seeking a travel expert or travel company like Insight Vacations or Luxury Gold who can ensure your holiday is seamlessly organised to include such experiences.
Insight Vacations trips can be booked through Corporate Information Travel Sdn Bhd (CIT), which offers one-stop travel solutions for airline reservations and ticketing, hotel booking and more.
In conjunction with MATTA Fair, enjoy savings up to 50% off for the second traveller on selected itineraries for limited time booking. For more savings, pair your Insight Vacations itinerary with special discounted air fares.
■ For more details, visit www.cit. travel, email travel@cit.travel or contact 03-2091 9988 or drop by the office during MATTA Fair.
During the three-day fair, operation hours at the offices are Friday (9am – 9pm), Saturday – Sunday (9am – 6pm) at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, J-13-1, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar Bukit Jalil, Persiaran Jalil 1, KL and Mid Valley City, B-1-3, Northpoint Offices, Mid Valley City, 1 Medan Syed Putra Utara, Kuala Lumpur.