Epicopia Culinary Journeys

20/03/2020

Epicopia Culinary Journeys will not be offering any small group journeys in 2020. Check back in the future for possible trips in 2021.

23/03/2018

The train to Machu Picchu just got better! This is a "Bucket List" candidate for the World Traveler. Let us help you tick off your dreamed of vacations!

The leading rail service to Peru’s ancient Inca citadel unveiled some first-class upgrades to its carriages.

21/03/2018

If you have not been to Chartres and experienced this incredible site, then you owe it to yourself to make your own France "pilgrimage" to feel the renewed Chartres Cathedral. I cannot wait to see it again. Undoubtedly my most favorite Cathedral in all of Europe. And when I read the last two paragraphs of this article I was elated to see that my friend, Malcolm Miller with whom I spent 2 full days in the Cathedral back in 1999 approves. Malcolm has been giving tours of the Cathedral for some 60 years and he had this to say about the restoration, “I think it’s marvelous.” Check out the article for the pictures. They are stunning.

One of the world’s most famous cathedrals, a UNESCO site, has emerged resplendent after a recent restoration, though some say it has lost something.

10/11/2017

Craft beer is one thing, but Whiskey? You bet. Just over the Trinity in Fort Worth. Actually, Texas is becoming a haven for the finer liquors. After all, Tito changed the world for vodka drinkers.

Five miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth, on a course where golf greats Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson learned the game, something cool is happening...

09/11/2017

LAST CALL FOR NEW ORLEANS!!!

What: Prospect IV Art
https://www.prospectneworleans.org/ ; (check it out!)

Art exhibits are located throughout New Orleans in several venues and even open air. Nearly all exhibits are FREE

Stay at: Ace Hotel New Orleans December 8 - 11, 2017
https://www.acehotel.com/neworleans

Ace Hotel is located just out of the French Quarter near the Casino. Easy access to all of the city.

Weekend Dates: Minimum Stay of 2 nights for special rates/3rd night reduced further
December 8 - 11, 2017 ($199 each night Friday and Saturday, $149 Sunday night for a Single or Double Room

Round-trip airfare: Varies but around $262.00 either on Southwest Airlines out of Love Field or American Airlines out of DFW (or from your home city)

Most in the group are flying to New Orleans to arrive around 9:00 AM to have a full day for the exhibits on Friday.

This is a casual and easy going weekend when you can explore the City on your own or have like-minded friends to share the experience with. Dine on your own at your favorite restaurant or meet with others to dine together. Several suggestions will be provided and depending on your taste you are sure to have a delightful time eating in New Orleans; in a classic restaurant, a new avant-guard place, street vendors or a local market. New Orleans has something for just about every taste imaginable.

Likewise, New Orleans is home to some of America's greatest music venues. Do as much or as little as you like! And you will have friends to share the night with!

For details and to make your Ace Hotel reservations please give Harold Partain a call at McCabe Travel Group, LLC 972.771.3510. We will need a major credit card to confirm and guarantee your hotel room for either two or three-night stay.
Join us for our 4th Prospect New Orleans Art Weekend. Our favorite New Orleans gal, Brenda Campbell, will be along to offer her native touches and secrets!
Regards,
Harold D. Partain

ICI and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics collaborate on Trevor Schoonmaker’s first public presentation of Prospect.4, the fourth iteration of Prospect New Orleans’ international art exhibition. As part of ICI’s Curator’s Perspective—an itinerant public discussion series featuring national a...

25/10/2017

If you have a food, beverage, tour, event, or any of the 14 categories for the 2018 Foodtrekking Awards then check out the website to see if you might qualify. Submission fees reduced by 50% to 100% through O tober 31, 2017.

11/10/2017

https://www.worldfoodtravel.org/cpages/food-tourism-fitness-report

Get a Food Tourism Fitness Report to see how well your business or destination are doing when it comes to developing and promoting food or beverage tourism.

09/10/2017

Are you in the Dallas area and do you have a burning desire to know and understand chocolate a bit better? I highly recommend the best chocolate and pastry instructor in town! Send Zack a message and sign up for one of his many classes... especially good for the Holidays!

04/10/2017

This week we are featuring the brand new itinerary "American Revolution Cruise" aboard American Cruise Lines brand new American Constitution small ship. 10 nights Baltimore round-trip. Relive the early days of the American Republic and partake of the excellent cuisine from this area. Call Harold today... 972.771.3510 or email to [email protected]

02/10/2017

It is nearly Opening Week for Prospect IV: New Orleans. Join us for a delightful weekend of art, food, drinks and entertainment as we visit New Orleans for another incredible art extravaganza experience... and most of it is FREE! We have greatly reduced rates at the Ace Hotel Dec 8 - 11, 2017. Join us! Call Harold at 972.771.3510 or email to [email protected] Only a few rooms left.

From left to right: P.4 Artists Maria Berrio and Derrick Adams with P.4 Artistic Director Trevor Schoonmaker, P.4 Artists Hank Willis Thomas and Rina Banerjee, and P.4 Artistic Director's Council Member Omar López-Chahoud. This week, Prospect New Orleans revealed the artists participating

27/09/2017

We have a few rooms left for the Propect IV Art Scene in New Orleans for 3 nights December 8 - 11. For very special rates at the Ace Hotel New Orleans contact us for information. Great savings ... and a ton of great art all around New Orleans. Join us for a fun weekend and some great food opportunities with a like-minded small group of enthusiasts for New Orleans and Prospect IV. Call today 972.771.3510 or email Harold at [email protected]

Experience the art & culture of Ace Hotel New Orleans, a French Quarter Hotel. Stay at our NOLA hotel in the heart of downtown New Orleans near Bourbon St.

01/09/2017

What a fabulous way to experience Cuba aboard the delightful small and luxurious SeaDream yachts! My ideal way to do it. Anyone game to do it together in 2019? We need to jump on it right away! Call me if you are interested and let's get a small group to share in this adventure.

Yes, We’re Sailing Cuba in 2019! We’re excited, and we know you are too. Hang in there – just a little bit longer. Please visit seadream.com on Friday, September 1, 2017, to see Cuba Voyage Collection highlights. We’ll open these special sailings through a special limited pre-booking period to our C...

29/08/2017

For our fellow business partners out there. Enjoy the first of a series of Podcasts by the World Food Travel Association.

The Eat Well, Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel Podcast by the World Food Travel Association helps trade professionals get ahead with fresh ideas and helpful solutions from some of our industry's best leaders.

28/08/2017

We have set our dates for visiting New Orleans for Prospect IV. We have blocked hotel space at the ACE Hotel for December 8 - 11, 2017. Very good rates for this great hotel. Not directly in French Quarter but within walking distance. Near several of the art venues and some great restaurants. Fly or drive to New Orleans but join us for a great weekend in one of America's great cities. Space is limited. We will plan some restaurant experiences and visits to some of the 18 venues for great art. Call Harold for details: 972.771.3510 Join us for...

PROSPECT .4: THE LOTUS IN SPITE OF THE SWAMP

Prospect.4, the fourth iteration of a citywide exhibition that opens November 16-19, 2017, finds inspiration in the lotus plant. This aquatic perennial takes root in the fetid but nutrient-rich mud of swamps so that its beautiful flower may rise above the murky water. The flower’s grace is inextrica...

16/08/2017

If you are in the area don't miss this great wine festival!

14/08/2017

The great Cornish Food Festival is just around the corner! A worthy reason to visit this lovely region of England.

11/08/2017

Pandaw Cruises in Southeast Asia has been one of our best sellers the past couple years. It is great to see them put a lot more emphasis on the tremendous culinary offerings of this tasty region. Give us a call. We can match you with the perfect experience.

Pandaw passengers have discerning palates. Such well-travelled folk expect a cuisine that is authentically indigenous. This season we unveil a new range of recipes across the fleet. Each is inspired by local cuisine and as always, with Pandaw sourcing local ingredients. Food is an integral part of…

08/08/2017

When visiting wineries in the USA one is often hesitant to eat at the restaurant on site. This list will help you in planning your winery visits and selecting the best restaurants to enjoy as well on site.

Here are the best winery restaurants in the nation, all of which feature the best wines of their respective vineyards, excellent cuisine, and often

02/08/2017

Let us assist you in selecting a fine cuisine cruise with Oceania Cruises. We love these ships!

02/08/2017

And another great area finally getting the press it deserves! The South is rising again! (In a good way this time.)

America has fallen hard for Southern food and drink. First it was New Orleans, then Charleston, now Nashville: Our national love affair with all things grits and greens shows no sign of stopping. In the rush to canonize the citadels of New Southern Cuisine, however, the country has ignored Virgin...

06/06/2017

Southwest Airlines has a massive system-wide domestic sale going on for 72 hours. Check with them directly. Don't call me! They have complete control. Hurry! Grab a deal!

If you haven't planned a summer vacation yet, you may be in luck.

20/04/2017

Heading to Europe this summer? Make sure you have your measles vaccination updated and especially for children. There seems to be an out-break in several countries.

The Health Ministry said there had been almost 1,500 registered cases of measles so far this year against some 840 in all of 2016 and some 250 in 2015.

11/04/2017

FoodTrekking Awards were announced last week during the FoodTrekking World Conference in Portland, Oregon. Check out the cool winners!

Second annual FoodTrekking Awards Winners Announced for 2017 celebrating excellence in food and beverage experiences for travelers.

22/02/2017

American Airlines to introduce new Group Boarding system as of March 1. Not that this will make it any easier to know when you can board, your BP will now reflect a group number...

American Airlines boarding times and boarding priority. Your boarding time depends on your destination, type of plane and will be displayed on your boarding pass.

11/02/2017

Join us in Portland, Or. for the world class food and beverage event where travel and tourism meets food and beverage. Look forward to see you there April 2 - 4, 2017

31/01/2017

Let us help you in deciding which wine cruise you pair with perfectly! We know food and wine! We are very pleased to see Sea Dream creating these wonderful new itineraries featuring regional wines and ports of call. We know SeaDream, give us a call at 972.771.3510 and ask or Harold