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. The properties are non-smoking. We can provide information on the kinds of beds we expect to find in each property. 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 vary somewhat depending on the location and what is included.

The fall 2010 trip to the Dordogne will be $2295 a person. There is an additional cost of $600 for single supplements.

The Castles and Feasts trip will be $4962 a person with an $800 single supplement.

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4. What is included in the cost?

Again that depends on the trip. Each trip description has a "Details" right hand column to highlight exactly what is included. But always included are breakfasts each day, most dinners, accommodations and transportation during the trip.

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5. How can I register and pay for class?

For the Dordogne Trip:
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 veflei@aol.com. We will confirm space exists. The second is to confirm you space, by sending a check made out to Travels of the Fork & Cork for $500 for each person in your party into the mail. Please enclose the registration form found under Contact Us with your payment. We accept payment by Visa, MasterCard or personal check. Checks should be mailed to Travels of the Fork & Cork at 3313 Ross Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008. And finally, make the final payment for your trip. Each trip then has its own schedule for additional payments but all payments must be received 60 days before departure.

For the Castles and Feasts Trip:
You can reserve your space by sending a check for $1200.00 a person to Arts & Crafts Tours, 110 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10024. You will be invoiced for the remaining costs and will need to make payment by check 60 days before the trip.

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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 for the Dordogne:

• Nonrefundable cancellation charge: $250.00
• 31 to 60 days before departure: 50% refund
• 15 to 30 days before departure: 25% refund
• Less than 15 days: no refund

The breakdown for cancellation fees is as follows for the Castles and Feasts Trip:

• Nonrefundable cancellation charge: $250.00
• Six weeks or more before departure: Full refund less the cancellation charge
• Less than six weeks before departure: Cancellation fee of $350 per person depending upon the resale of the reservation. Arts & Crafts Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour should registration prove insufficient. In this case a full refund will be made.

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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 in the Dordogne has a washer and dryer available for your use during your stay.

The Castles and Feasts trip allows you to bring 2 medium sized suitcases.

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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 with Us: A customized trip can be planned for your group at the location of the scheduled trip. The trip will be built around as much cooking, sight-seeing and wine tasting as your group desires. In addition we can plan trips for you in other sites where we have done programs in the past.

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. That is our recommendation. But there are other options. 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. We suggest that you consider the food of the region before planning a trip with us to make sure you generally like the kinds of foods you will find.

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