France, Spain Travel Review: Cuisine, Private Cooking Class, Art, 12 Nights

Here are five highlights:

The cooking class with a chef. Our time with her began with a shopping trip at an open-air market, followed by a cooking lesson in her beautiful apartment. She was an absolute professional chef, knowledgeable and pleasant. I am an experienced cook and she gave us many cooking tips I did not know before. I liked her enormously.

The Vuitton Foundation and Mark Rothko exhibit. This architectural phenomenon is set in a park and features a fabulous exhibit of Mark Rothko's work, from the early to late stages of his career.

The meal at a historic restaurant. I've never experienced such a fabulous meal in an elegant setting with impeccable service. The waiters and waitresses were friendly and helpful.

The gourmet gastronomic walking tour. It was such fun to visit such gourmet delights. We especially enjoyed a charcutier and its chef’s visit with us. The venue had an impressive display of all types of cured meats, terrines, and more.

The half-day Gaudi tour with our private guide. All our private guides were excellent. However, this guide was knowledgeable, personable, and easy to be with.