FAQs

General Questions

1. I/we have never traveled. Is Travels of the Fork & Cork for me?
2. What kinds of accommodations are included in the trip?
3. How much do scheduled trips cost?
4. What is included in the cost?
5. How can I register and pay for class?
6. What happens if I can't come?
7. What do I have to bring with me?

General Questions

1. I/we have never traveled. Is Travels of the Fork & Cork for me?

Travels of the Fork & Cork serves folks with a wide range of experience. The same personalized nature of each trip means that everyone will have a memorable experience. Many people who have traveled extensively love to travel with groups. They appreciate the shared nature of the experience.

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2. What kinds of accommodations are included in the trip?

All trips include rooms with private baths. In Roubia the rooms include king sized beds. The house in Roubia is non-smoking. When staying in hotels we will work to honor your request for bed size and smoking/non smoking rooms.

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3. How much do scheduled trips cost?

Travels of the Fork & Cork scheduled trips range in cost from $1750 for Roubia to $3450 for Piedmont depending on the number of people in your party as well as the location.

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4. What is included in the cost?

All accommodations, travel during the trip, all breakfasts, most lunches, dinners. Each trip has a complete listing of what is included for that specific trip.

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5. How can I register and pay for class?

There are three parts to the registration process. The first is letting us know that you intend to come. You can do this by calling 202-966-3361 or emailing us at info@forkandcork.com. We will confirm space exists. The second is to confirm your space by sending us a check payable to "Travels of the Fork& Cork" for $500 for each person in your party. We do not take credit cards. The check should be mailed to Travels of the Fork & Cork, 3313 Ross Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008. We will send you registration materials to be completed and returned to us. After that you will need to make the final payment for your trip based on the payment schedule for the trip. All payments must be received 60 days before departure.

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6. What happens if I can't come?

First, we suggest that you purchase trip insurance to cover the unforeseen of your life. A cancellation fee schedule is posted with each trip. Since we will have committed and prepaid for your trip, we cannot vary from this schedule. However, you can certainly send another person in your place if you so wish.

The breakdown for cancellation fees is as follows:

• Nonrefundable cancellation charge: $150.00
• 31 to 60 days before departure: 50% refund
• 15 to 30 days before departure: 25% refund
• Less than 15 days: no refund

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7. What do I have to bring with me?

Make sure you have a valid passport good for 3 months beyond the end of the trip. Beyond that, the stuff you would normally bring when you travel - comfortable shoe, sun block, comfortable clothes, something a bit dressier to wear out to dinner, your camera, and an extra bag to bring home any purchases. The house at Roubia has a washer and dryer available for your use during your stay.

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Questions on Customized Travel

1. How much does Customized Travel cost?
2. What kinds of Customized Travel do you do?
3. What kinds of foods can you do for a Customized Travel?
4. We have some special food needs in our group. Can you create a program for us?

Questions on Customized Travel

1. How much does Customized Travel cost?

The cost of Customized Classes at Travels of the Fork & Cork varies. It is affected by location, time of year, what you want us to do and the number of participants. Please give us a call so we can discuss your exact needs with you.

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2. What kinds of Customized Travel do you do?

Travels of the Fork & Cork offers two basic kinds of Customized Travel:

1. Coming to Your Location. Perfect for a corporate meeting, family reunion of group of friends. We travel to your facility and provide the level of service agreed upon.
2. Travel to Roubia. A customized trip can be planned for your group at Maison Roubia. The trip will be built around as much cooking, sight-seeing and wine tasting as your group desires.

Whatever kind of Customized Travel you select, it will be planned with the needs of everyone in your group in mind. The menu and accompanying beverages will be planned to insure that each person who attends comes away with a positive experience.

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3. What kinds of foods can you do for a Customized Travel?

There is a wide range of cuisines you and your group can chose from. Of course, you can do foods focused around the area of the trip. But there are other options. In the area of American food we do a number of Southern and mid-Atlantic meals as well as new American flavors using seasonal foods. Other cuisines we offer include:

• Italian - classes combine dishes from various regions or focus on a specific area such as Piedmont or Sicily.
• French - you can decide to focus on a single region such as Provence or Burgundy or have a meal that melds together various French flavors.
• Moroccan - foods here range from various mezes to tagines and couscous or even a delicious chicken and phyllo pie.
• Australian - meat and fish specialties combined with great fresh produce make this a great choice for a group.
• Spanish - several tapas and a dramatic paella make an excellent meal for your group.
• Portuguese - a Portuguese seafood stew is a great center piece for a delicious meal when combined with seasonal salads.
• Chilean - there's more to Chilean food than sea bass but that's also great. Classes can include great small plates and salads.

The choice is yours! We can work with you to come up with food selections that will exceed the expectations of your group!

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4. We have some special food needs in our group. Can you create a program for us?

Absolutely. We have some special dietary requirements in our own family and we are used to making sure that everyone can enjoy the meal. We have done classes that are vegetarian and low fat as well as a class designed for celiac disease. Tell us what your needs are and let us design a class that works within your boundaries.

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