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We have traveled extensively throughout our lives around the world. Never however have we participated in a culinary tour. This past 10 days we toured with Corinne Preteur of Life Stye Vacations through the central part of Portugal. We visited few popular tourist sites as well as some wonderful hidden gems. In addition we had a number of cooking classes, the best being in Lisbon. The main course of our chef's teaching lunch/dinner was octopus. To obtain the menu items we visited a local market with him. That along with dinner preparation was a great learning experience and a lot of fun. Corrine, was outstanding, We enjoyed many laughs during our time with her. Every restaurant she selected was outstanding. The highlight was the one star Michelin restaurant near Cascais. This tour was truly unique for us and will never be forgotten. Corrine was a true delight.…
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Date of experience: October 2018
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My wife and I, along with another couple who are our dear friends, just spent nine days in lovely Portugal with our incredibly friendly, knowledgeable guide, Corinne Preteur. The venues, the sights, the food and the our new friendship with Corinne were treasures we will long remember. We have joined a growing club of ‘foodies’ who are being introduced to the magic of European culinary traditions and culture by an energetic, friendly and talented guide who has become our new “family” member! We highly recommend that those seeking the individual attention and dedication to detail that a small group tour environment can only provide consider traveling with Corinne of Lifestyle Vacations. We can now vouch for the enthusiasm and top ratings given to Corinne by just about everyone who has toured with her. Her knowledge, unbounded energy and planning make for an enjoyable and memorable culinary vacation experience. …
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Date of experience: October 2018
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France is a wonderful experience. The countryside, people and food are all worthwhile. Corrine is a dedicated travel coordinator and an excellent food instructor. We had fun and enjoyed the local cuisine and how it’s prepared. The accommodations were lovely and enhanced the experience. Some of the best experiences were in the house preparing food, enjoying champagne and the products of our labor. The advertised focus of the trip was cooking with Hortense who is an amazing but eccentric woman. A different focus may be appropriate for future tours. I also think that the tour would benefit from improved communication regarding tipping expectations and itinerary changes. Overall it was a worthwhile trip and I’m glad I went. …
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Response from LifestyleVacations, Owner at Lifestyle Vacations
Responded Jun 7, 2018
Thank you Donna for taking your time to post and review and provide your sincere feeling about the tour. I will consider it of course to always improve and make my tours totally unique. It has been such a pleasure guiding the tour and running cooking classes in La Maison de l'Abbaye in the Périgord. It was also a pleasure offering the complimentary transfer to your hotel in Paris by private van. Thank you for your good mood all along the tour. See you in the future (hope so!). All best, Corinne.
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Thanks to Corinne at Lifestyle Vacations my group of friends enjoyed delicious food and wine tour created just for us. Corinne planned the perfect week including hands-on cooking classes, market visits and wine tastings throughout Provence. She reserved the perfect accommodations which made us feel like locals, and we visited places would would have never found on our own if we drove ourselves. Merci for the most comprehensive and fun vacations we could have ever asked for. We will be back and now all of our friends want to join the party!…
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Response from LifestyleVacations, Owner at Lifestyle Vacations
Responded Jun 7, 2018
Thank you Jenny ! It's been a pleasure customizing the Provence itinerary, meeting you and guiding the tour as well. See you soon, next year for sure! All best, Corinne.
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Excellent week in one of the most beautiful settings in France. Corinne Preteur is simply a delight to be around and is just an outstanding chef. The accommodations were simply perfect in a beautiful 12th century fully restored house. Meeting Danièle was a great experience, a truly remarkable and amazing woman. A real privilege!…
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Date of experience: May 2018
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Response from LifestyleVacations, Owner at Lifestyle Vacations
Responded Jun 2, 2018
Thank you so much for your post Lourdes! I'm glad you enjoyed my tour, and my cooking classes as well. Thank you for your constructive remarks I agree... I'll consider it for sure. "Merci beaucoup"... and I hope we'll have the chance to see each other in the future and share precious moments as we did in the Périgord (South West of France). Warmest Regards, Corinne.
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