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Michael Hepworth<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n COX & KINGS COOKS UP CHEF-LED CULINARY ADVENTURES<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n New Collection of Culinary Journeys Invite Travelers to Taste the World with Global TV Sensation \u201cMasterChef\u201d<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n LOS ANGELES, CA, (Perfect Travel Today)2\/5\/14\/<\/i> Global travel outfitter Cox & Kings<\/i><\/b><\/a> has created a new offering of culinary itineraries inspired by the international TV smash hit, \u201cMasterChef\u201d aptly named MasterChef Travel<\/a>. From Vietnam to South Africa, travelers are escorted, in an intimate group of like-minded travelers, by the program\u2019s former winners and fan-favorite contestants and immersed in destinations that reflect each home cook\u2019s unique background and ethnic influences. This rare pairing enables guests to discover the locale and its food through the eyes of a \u201cMasterChef\u201d contestant and filter it through the lens of their culinary bonds with the cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Cox & Kings, The Americas has designed five \u201cMasterChef\u201d-inspired journeys, four that feature chef-led tours and hands-on cooking lessons with the personalities from past seasons of the show\u2019s U.S. version, which airs on FOX and is produced by Shine America. Upcoming chef-led tours feature Season Three winner Christine Ha, Season Four winner Luca Manf\u00e9, Season One winner Whitney Miller and Season Three contestant Felix Fang.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Scott Wiseman, President, Cox & Kings, The Americas says, \u201cThis partnership is the perfect pairing of our expertise in creating bespoke travel and rare insider access with the culinary experts of MasterChef to guide travelers through their journeys. The new itineraries we have crafted really raise the bar on the immersive epicurean experience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Manf\u00e9, who will escort guests to his native Italy, says, \u201cMy dream continues to be realized with MasterChef Travel, and this exciting opportunity to share the robust culinary heritage of Tuscany and the Food Valley. Italy is my inspiration and this journey rekindles my childhood memories of smelling the aromas from my mother\u2019s kitchen. I am thrilled that I can pass along my passion and lead others to discover the region\u2019s abundance of flavors and cooking traditions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Four of these new Cox & Kings \u201cMasterChef\u201d journeys are small escorted groups with no more than 25 guests, and have set departure dates:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The fifth Cox & Kings itinerary is a Private Journey to Northern Spain<\/i><\/b>. Guests will travel through the heart of Spain\u2019s gastronomic regions and experience the best of what the Basque Country and La Rioja have to offer, including a tasting tour of San Sebastian\u2019s specialties. The trip concludes in Barcelona, one of Spain\u2019s most fascinating and iconic cities. As a private journey, this itinerary can be booked throughout the year with prices starting at $4,995 per person, based on double occupancy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Throughout 2014, Cox & Kings, The Americas will expand its MasterChef Travel offerings to include over 30 culinary inspired trips globally. Additionally, US travelers will have the opportunity to book a MasterChef journey departing from destinations outside the US, including worldwide tours led by MasterChef UK talent. Detailed itineraries and pricing for all of the Cox & Kings \u201cMasterChef\u201d journeys can be viewed here www.MasterChefTravel.com<\/a>\u00a0 All prices are quoted for land-only arrangements and exclude domestic, international and internal destination air transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ABOUT COX & KINGS <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n With a history spanning more than 250 years, Cox & Kings is the world\u2019s most enduring luxury travel brand. Born in 1758 as an India custom travel outfitter, the company today remains unwavering in its commitment to providing travelers with exquisite aspirational cultural and wildlife journeys. Specialized destination teams comprised of industry experts work directly with clients to share their extensive local product knowledge and offer extraordinary insider access. Cox & Kings\u2019 worldwide sales and marketing offices provide a strong global presence and the rare ability to deliver exclusive individual bespoke and tailored group experiences to the world\u2019s most exotic destinations: India & the Subcontinent, Africa, the Middle East, Asia & The Pacific, Latin America & Antarctica and Europe. For more information on Cox & Kings, please visit www.coxandkingsusa.com<\/a> 1.800.403.5049<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ABOUT SHINE AMERICA<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Shine America is a world leader in producing and distributing compelling scripted and unscripted television and digital content. Shine America is known for popular and award-winning original series including\u00a0The Biggest Loser<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0The Face<\/i>, as well as adaptations of Shine Group formats such as\u00a0MasterChef, MasterChef Junior<\/i>,\u00a0Minute to Win It<\/i>\u00a0and the upcoming series\u00a0\u00a0Slide Show<\/i>, as well as scripted series including\u00a0The Bridge\u00a0<\/i>and upcoming Gracepoint<\/i>.\u00a0 Shine America incorporates several divisions including unscripted format label Ardaban and Shine Latino, which develops and distributes original Spanish-language\u00a0content to the U.S. marketplace.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The company also has a joint-venture with award-winning producer Nigel Lythgoe (Nigel Lythgoe Productions). The global Shine 360\u02da division builds brands through the leveraging of its intellectual property and creating integrated marketing opportunities for advertisers. The company has also developed over 20 ground-breaking original online series on MSN, Yahoo!, YouTube premium channels and other platforms, many produced in partnership with global brands. Through Shine Group\u2019s distribution arm, Shine International, Shine America distributes its extensive library of programming and formats to more than 150 countries. Visit\u00a0www.shineamerica.com<\/a> \u00a0for further information.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ABOUT MASTERCHEF TRAVEL<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n MasterChef Travel is a range of worldwide culinary journeys, some of which feature a MasterChef contestant. All MasterChef Travel tours are operated by Cox & Kings, the world\u2019s longest established travel company. Its history stretches back more than 250 years to 1758 when Richard Cox was appointed regimental agent to the Footguards (later the Grenadier Guards). With operations in London, the US, Japan, Australia & New Zealand and throughout India, Cox & Kings organizes escorted small-group tours and private tailor-made travel worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michael Hepworth<\/span><\/p>\n 287 S.Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211<\/span><\/p>\n mrspiritsman@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrSpiritsman<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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