Chocolate Making at Howelton Estate

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Here, with the guidance of a house chocolatier, a tree-to-bar, chocolate-making workshop will give you the skills to create a tasty confection using local Trinitario cocoa beans. With a mortar and pestle, you'll grind the nibs into liquefied chocolate. During the process, which can take up to 45 minutes, desired flavorings may be added to create a unique bar. You'll also learn about the nutritional benefits of Trinitario chocolate.

Spices Cooking Studio

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A lovely Saint Lucian home offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic side of the island and neighboring homes. Your small-group culinary adventure begins with a stroll through the fragrant herb garden. Then, meet your instructor, Jenni Killam. A lifelong foodie, five years ago she opened Spices Cooking Studio to foster and share her passion for food and Caribbean culinary traditions.

Koper, Cakes and Palace

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It may feel a bit like wandering through Venice on this walking tour of historic Koper that meanders through narrow alleys opening onto picturesque squares of Venetian Gothic architecture. Near the grandiose Praetorian Palace on Tito Square, stop at a café where locals have been gathering for coffee and conversation since the 1800s. After fueling up, you will be ready to visit landmarks such as the 12th-century Cathedral of Mary's Assumption, home to stunning artworks including a 15th-century sarcophagus of Koper's patron saint.

Škocjan Cave Exploration

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Take a thrilling journey more than 600 feet underground in the Škocjan Caves, a system of limestone caverns that have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. On an exploration of nearly four miles of subterranean passages, admire one of the largest underground river canyons in the world, cut into bedrock over millions of years by the Reka River. Stand in an opening in the rocks and watch the water plunge over terraces and into beautiful pools below.

Koper, Cakes and Palace

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It may feel a bit like wandering through Venice on this walking tour of historic Koper that meanders through narrow alleys opening onto picturesque squares of Venetian Gothic architecture. Near the grandiose Praetorian Palace on Tito Square, stop at a café where locals have been gathering for coffee and conversation since the 1800s. After fueling up, you will be ready to visit landmarks such as the 12th-century Cathedral of Mary's Assumption, home to stunning artworks including a 15th-century sarcophagus of Koper's patron saint.

Lipizzaner Horse Ranch

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Drive through the picturesque Karst region of Slovenia to the renowned Lipica Stud Farm. Founded in 1580, the facility has nurtured the tradition of breeding thoroughbred Lipizzaner horses, established its own classical riding school and successfully performed with its horses at various equestrian events all over the world. You will experience the elegance of these majestic animals as you watch a training session or performance by white stallions and take a tour of the stables. You will also enjoy a carriage ride through the beautiful grounds, stopping in a scenic meadow for a picnic.

Lovely Ljubljana and Lake Bled

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On this delightful tour, you will enjoy breathtaking views of leafy Ljubljana’s historic city center from a glass cable car that takes you to the city’s medieval hilltop fortress. Wander a maze of pedestrian-only cobblestone streets to admire spectacular 17th- and 18th-century buildings and churches and stop for photos on one of the beautiful bridges that cross the Ljubljana River, which intersects the city center. After lunch at a 19th-century inn, drive to the fairy-tale setting of Lake Bled.

Truffle Hunt and Wine Tasting

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Travel to the bucolic Slovenian countryside, one of the few places in the world where truffles grow, for an intriguing truffle hunt and wine tasting. On your picturesque drive, you will pass hilltop towns and verdant valleys before arriving at a family-owned winery perched on a hill overlooking slopes covered with 60,000 vines and surrounded by olive trees. After a welcome reception, join truffle experts and their hunting dogs and set off to explore this remarkable landscape on foot as you search for this precious ingredient.