http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1248_educational.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:56:47 GMT Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:56:47 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/1248_educational.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156785_Learn-Spanish-on-the-Beach-Surf-and-Scuba-Dive http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156785_Learn-Spanish-on-the-Beach-Surf-and-Scuba-Dive Language School Ecuador Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:11:45 Learn Spanish on the beach! Montanita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador. Its simply a fantastic destination to learn Spanish. Montanita Spanish School offers you high quality Spanish courses right on the beach. - US $140 Per Week
Learn Spanish on the beach! Montanita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador. Its simply a fantastic destination to learn Spanish. Montanita Spanish School offers you high quality Spanish courses right on the beach.


Montanita Spanish School is located in the stunning beachside village of Montaita. We are right there, on the beach as shown on our photos!
Montanita is fantastic and our school the perfect place to Learn Spanish relax, and of course listen to the waves break. Our friendly atmosphere will make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door. And the view will leave you open mouthed.

Our teachers are experinced native Spanish speakers. Most importantly, they are all very friendly and want you to make the most of your experience studying in Ecuador. In the afternoons you can relax at the beach, surf, scuba dive, volutneer or visit some of the many attractions nearby. Montanita is a funky fun place to stay, and is the main beach attraction for most tourists coming to Ecuador. It has world class waves, and a relaxed atmosphere. 'Montaita is on the lips of all travellers to Ecuador.

Join us as you learn Spanish. You will take home found memories, make lifetime friends, and of course improve your ability to speak and write Spanish.
Details & Reservations: Learn Spanish on the Beach, Surf and Scuba Dive!
RealAdventures | Ecuador Language School

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210086_Ethiopia-Adventure-tour-to-Dallol-and-Ert-Ale http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210086_Ethiopia-Adventure-tour-to-Dallol-and-Ert-Ale Photography Ethiopia Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:11:52 Adventure tour to Dallol and ErtAle. Take this trip and experience the most colorful place in the universe 116 BELOW sea level. Enjoy with the Yellow Lake, the salt workers and the camel caravans, the salt pillars, the red salt, ErtAle volcano.. -
Adventure tour to Dallol and ErtAle. Take this trip and experience the most colorful place in the universe 116 BELOW sea level. Enjoy with the Yellow Lake, the salt workers and the camel caravans, the salt pillars, the red salt, ErtAle volcano..



Details & Reservations: Ethiopia Adventure tour to Dallol and ErtAle
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]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207356_Granada-Cooking-School-Andalusia-Spain http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207356_Granada-Cooking-School-Andalusia-Spain Cooking Schools Spain Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:11:57 For a few months each year Casa Azahar in Granada's historic quarter opens its doors for personalized cooking & wine classes to a small number of guests eager to share in the food, wine, and culture of one of Spain's most diverse & vibrant regions. - 25 Euro Per Event
For a few months each year Casa Azahar in Granada's historic quarter opens its doors for personalized cooking & wine classes to a small number of guests eager to share in the food, wine, and culture of one of Spain's most diverse & vibrant regions.


Recommended by the New York Times "perhaps you're interested in a Granadabased cookingandwine vacation package"

Guests cook with wild Mediterranean herbs gathered from behind the house, salad greens and vegetables from local markets, olives from the abudant groves, and prepare unique Mediterranean, Spehardic, and Mozarabic dishes. Guests will visit Europe's highest viticultural region, the upandcoming Vinos de la tierra Norte de Granada and meet with wine makers.

Classes are available by the hour on a fllexible schedule, NovemberApril each year.

An optional twoweek English language program can includes handson cooking and food culture sessions led by Vaughn Perret & Charles Leary, as well as guided visits to markets, vineyards, shops, and local restaurants. All cooking programs take place in the afternoons, allowing for morning Spanish classes if desired.


Details & Reservations: Granada Cooking School Andalusia Spain
RealAdventures | Spain Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184619_Caribbean-Culinary-Tours-Cooking-in-Paradise http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184619_Caribbean-Culinary-Tours-Cooking-in-Paradise Cooking Schools Antigua Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:11:33 Caribbean Culinary Tours Cooking Vacation / Tour to Barbados,Antigua, St Lucia. Enjoy 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Culture and Fun, while learning the Art of Caribbean style cooking.NEW for 2010 Air Fare included (Some Restrictions Apply see rates) - US $3,999 Per Week
Caribbean Culinary Tours Cooking Vacation / Tour to Barbados,Antigua, St Lucia. Enjoy 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Culture and Fun, while learning the Art of Caribbean style cooking.NEW for 2010 Air Fare included (Some Restrictions Apply see rates)


Caribbean Culinary Tours "Cooking in Paradise"Culinary Vacation/ Tour to the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbados. New for 2010 is our newly added St lucia and Bahamas tours. Join Chef Freda Gore for 7 days 6 nights of Culinary Adventure, Stay at our luxurious Island villas, enjoy exculsive rum distillery tour, local island cruise and picnic, visit to the farmers market, dining at some of the islands best local restaurants,steel band music night, while learning the art of Caribbean cooking with hands on cooking demonstrations. you will learn the art of making bajan coocoo, jerk chicken, conch fritters, grilled stuffed Cost include 6 nights 7 days accommodations at our luxurious island villa, all meals and cocktails, private tours, hands on cooking instruction, copies of all recipes, logo apron, and our" save the earth cook green'recyle tote bag
Antigua Culinary Tour Schedule

Antigua is a tropical paradise located in the leeward Island of the Caribbean. Antigua is one of the top Holiday and vacation destinations in the world, with 365 white sandy beaches. The Island has a great repertoire of Authentic local Caribbean and Antiguan dishes

We will be touring the Island of Antigua and discover its unique Culinary repertoire
The Island of Antigua has Culinary influences from the Spanish, French and the English,
you will enjoy dishes such as the pepper pot, Curried conch, Seasoned Rice, Snapper in banana leaves, and our famous Antigua Black pineapple pie.

Antigua is famous for its world renowned English Harbor five year rum which received a gold medal award in the 2005 world spirit competition held in San Francisco, ranking it as one of the best tasting Rum in the world.

Your tour will consist of
7 days of luxurious Island accommodations just minutes from the beach
hands on cooking classes
All meals including contential breakfast
Exclusive Rum distillery tour
A Local Island cruise
Visit to the local farmers market
dining at the local restaurants
Visit from a local chef
steel band music night
beach picnic
Duty free shopping

Details & Reservations: Caribbean Culinary Tours " Cooking in Paradise"
RealAdventures | Antigua Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125253_Adventure-Travel-in-the-Maya-World-Duende-Tours http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1125253_Adventure-Travel-in-the-Maya-World-Duende-Tours Archaeology Mexico Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:11:04 We have synthesized the best of ecotourism and multisport travel into tours that promote ecological awareness and personal growth through the exploration of Mayan ruins and the natural wonders of Belize, Guatemala and Mexico. - US $800 Per Week
We have synthesized the best of ecotourism and multisport travel into tours that promote ecological awareness and personal growth through the exploration of Mayan ruins and the natural wonders of Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.


Duende Tours is a highly experienced local multisport adventure travel provider of ecologically and culturallyoriented tours in the rainforest and beach areas of the Mayan World in Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. As an international team of Europeans, Americans, and Latin Americans, we have been able to integrate western travel needs and quality standards into a local culture with different living standards and understandings.

What differentiates us from other tour organizations is our philosophy about adventure travel. We prefer to think of our tours as personal journeys of reflection, fun, and learning. Our tours are directed towards individuals that are looking to push their physical, educational, and cultural limits just a little further whilst off the beaten path. In other words, our tours are made for active travelers, interested not only in nature, but in the unique and stimulating learning experience of sound ecofriendly and culturallysensitive methods of travel.

Some of these adventures require a very good physical condition, while others are less demanding.
Details & Reservations: Adventure Travel in the Maya World Duende Tours
RealAdventures | Mexico Archaeology

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156376_Cooking-In-Tuscany-Florence-daily-weekly-classes Cooking Schools Italy Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:11:26 Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service - 200 Euro Per Event
Single & multiday Tuscan cooking classes, or weekly program in a Tuscan Villa. Fun & relaxed classes taught in English by Tuscan chefs. Also offer wine courses/excursions. Accommodations on estate. Last minute bookings welcome. Transport service


SINGLE DAY / MULTI DAY CLASSES
We have classes nearly every weekday and then weekends upon request. The classes are held in one of the two kitchens on the estate, there is a kitchen in the villa and the other in the medieval castle of the estate in the Torre.

We have two levels for our single day classes Introductory & Full Immersion. Both the classes include a HUGE lunch and wine all day.

The Introductory Class is an introduction to Italian foods with a focus on Tuscan cuisine. You will make antipasto, first course (usually fresh pasta with a sauce), second course with side, and dessert.

The cost is 140 euro's per person and it is a 4 hour class.

The Full Immersion Class takes this a step further, it is a 5 course class and focuses on stuffed pastas such as ravioli, colouring pasta, more sauces, how to make a perfect risotto beginning with making the broth, second courses of meat/game and of course dessert. This course is 190 euro's pp and 5 hours long.

We also include a 150 page cookbook and for the full immersion class a 'Good Tastes of Tuscany' apron .

**You dont have to be an advanced cook to take this class*** You will spend more time learning how to prepare more complex dishes but the chefs will guide you through the entire program.

If you wanted to participate in a multiple day class we can also offer those and really customise the menu to suit the groups likes and dislikes. These are always Advanced classes, so we can cover much more in the extra time. We can customise the program to really suit what you would like to learn and each days menu is completely different. We do offer a discount to 175 Euro, per person, per day for any booking of 3 days or more.

MENU EXAMPLES
Crostini Toscani
Parmesan baskets filled with a seasonal salad
Risotto with Zucchini and Fresh Zucchini Flowers
Veal broth
Potato gnocchi drizzled with truffle oil
Etruscan Chicken
Individual tiramis

Stuffed & Fried Zucchini Flowers & Sage
Panzanella Summer Salad
Ravioli filled with grilled eggplant & walnuts garnished with butter and fresh parsley
Cinghiale in Umido Wild Boar Stew
Tuscan White Beans
Crostata Autunalle Autumn tart

Pizzetine
Pear & Gorgonzola Risotto
Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with truffles
Chicken Breast rolled in pancetta and sage, stuffed with artichokes & cheese
Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

7 DAY GASTRONOMICAL COOKING ADVENTURE
Note the classes will not exceed more than 12 participants however there is ample accommodation for the partners or friends not taking part in the cooking program.

Though we limit the classes to 12 people the original galley kitchen is spacious enough to accommodate more people, the participants appreciate more time with the chefs and the intimate setting of the smaller classes. We will also have the classes for as little as 4 participants, just depending on the bookings.

We have designed the program so that partners that do not have an interest in cooking don't have to join in, we can organise lots of interesting and fun days trips for the non participants or they can amuse themselves in the morning then when the class is finished you can all go off in the afternoon exploring. Some afternoons we already have activities or a tour built into the program, other things are optional and then of course we can arrange different things based on your requests. If a partner would like to join for a day of cooking that is also not a problem. Also the estate is lovely to walk around, there are lots of woods ,a pool and it is very tranquil here, so easy to relax with a book or one can go to the local shops and bars or take a train to Florence or Pisa .
You could fly into either Florence or Pisa ( both in Tuscany) though Florence is the closest ( about a 15 min drive) and we could arrange a pick up for you. If you did find flights only into Rome, we could also arrange a transfer or you could catch the train to Florence ( 1.5 hrs on the fast 'Eurostar' train) and we could arrange to have a driver pick you up from there.
You won't need a car while here, though of course if you want the freedom of getting around then we could also arrange a rental car for you, and honestly you can get to see many more things when you have the flexibility of having a car though it isn't essential. We have lots of groups that come to stay on the estate and they get around just fine!


Details & Reservations: Cooking In Tuscany Florence daily & weekly classes
RealAdventures | Italy Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207326_Omo-Valley-Tour-Ethiopia http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207326_Omo-Valley-Tour-Ethiopia Cultural Experience Ethiopia Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:10:09 Bishoftu Lakes Tour is an in bound tour operator of Ethiopia, with long year experience in arranging Ethiopian Tour packages. - US $150 Per Night
Bishoftu Lakes Tour is an in bound tour operator of Ethiopia, with long year experience in arranging Ethiopian Tour packages.



Details & Reservations: Omo Valley Tour Ethiopia
RealAdventures | Ethiopia Cultural Experience

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156457_Renowned-culinary-vacations-in-Nova-Scotia-Canada http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156457_Renowned-culinary-vacations-in-Nova-Scotia-Canada Cooking Schools Nova Scotia Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:10:57 Savor the experience of courses in seafood cookery, wine, Mediterranean cuisine, and cheeses & cheesemaking while staying at luxurious Trout Point wilderness lodge. These classes have been recommended by Food & Wine, the Globe & Mail, and CondNast - C$ 799 Per Person
Savor the experience of courses in seafood cookery, wine, Mediterranean cuisine, and cheeses & cheesemaking while staying at luxurious Trout Point wilderness lodge. These classes have been recommended by Food & Wine, the Globe & Mail, and CondNast


The Seafood Cookery course focuses on the use of different fish and shellfish, including selection & freshness, various cooking techniques, making ceviche, and home smoking methods. It also exposes participants to Creole, Acadian French, and Cajun cooking styles. During the class the instructors and students will together create seafoodbased meals, from appetizers and soups to entrees and bread. This unique cooking vacation will introduce participants to the culture and history of French New World cuisines. The course on Mediterranean Cuisine introduces the cooking and culture of the Mediterranean region and southern Spain, where the instructors have perfected techniques and recipes at the Granada Cooking School in Granada. Dishes and techniques will include making couscous, tajines, stuffed mussels, and seafood grilling.
Details & Reservations: Renowned culinary vacations in Nova Scotia, Canada
RealAdventures | Nova Scotia Cooking Schools

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207237_Toltec-Mounds-Archaeological-State-Park http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207237_Toltec-Mounds-Archaeological-State-Park Archaeology Arkansas Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:56 Arkansas Educational Archaeology -
Arkansas Educational Archaeology



Details & Reservations: Toltec Mounds Archaeological State Park
RealAdventures | Arkansas Archaeology

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207233_Parkin-Archaeological-State-Park http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1207233_Parkin-Archaeological-State-Park Archaeology Arkansas Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:10:43 Arkansas Educational Archaeology -
Arkansas Educational Archaeology



Details & Reservations: Parkin Archaeological State Park
RealAdventures | Arkansas Archaeology

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