We value the connection between people, places, culture and cuisine. We believe in the benefit of sharing time, food and wine with friends and family and include these values into our life and into our food and wine travel programs and special events.
Experience and connections are what make the difference between a great trip and an outstanding one. We have had over 26 years experience in planning innovative tours and special events for America’s top food and wine publications, wineries, enthusiast groups, and lately for top travel companies, cruise lines and Fortune 1000 corporations. Through this vast experience and garnered connections, we are able to provide opportunities unlike anything else available. This is not “mass travel”. Our connections are unique. We have developed a team of EXPERTS and a knowledgeable staff who are able to offer our guests’ special access and insight into the world’s great food and wine regions. Whether you are just two people, a family of six, a food or wine organization of twenty or a corporate group of two hundred, we connect our guests to the culture of the region through its food, its wine and the people that create it.
What We Do:
Wine Cruises: We offer a wide variety of wine-cruises (CLICK HERE to view our current Wine cruise or CLICK HERE to see a photo slideshow of our past Wine Cruises); the best value in today’s economy for the wine traveler. Exclusive entertainment and education is provided both onboard and onshore as all our cruises are hosted by the most famous names in the American wine-industry.
Set departure, group tours: In regions like France, Italy and Spain, we offer a few focused and select, group departure dates. These groups range in size from 6 to 20, but all include the quality and unique program-elements that helped us receive recognition by the editors of Conde Nast Traveler as one of the “Top Travel Specialists” of the World, for 2008 and 2009.
Corporate Event Planning, Meetings and Wine Tours: For corporate clients, we specialize in planning events, meetings and tours in Sonoma and Napa counties. A well planned program, whether a meeting, sales incentive, or a wine country tour, is a constructed balance of learning and play. Like live theater, there are countless details, but only one chance for success. Insuring that success for our clients is the number one priority of the entire Food and Wine Trails team.
Small-group travel programs: We offer an assortment of pre-arranged land programs in Napa/Sonoma, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Most of these require a 4 or a 6-person minimum, although some of the programs are available to individuals.
Custom trip planning: For those looking for customized arrangements, we design dream trips on a retainer basis – its like hiring an architect to design your dream house! CLICK HERE for more information on Custom Trip Planning.
We look forward to planning your travel arrangements.
Larry Martin, President, Food & Wine Trails
F&WT President, Larry Martin, has been designated for the second year in a row as the “World's top wine-travel specialist” by Conde Nast Traveler in their August 2009 “Top 128 Travel Specialists of the World” issue.
