SAN RAFAEL, CA, December 05, 2010 (Press-News.org) The Taste Hawaii Food Adventure! seminar is a little gourmet feast seasoned for non-local couples to taste the flavors of Hawaii's island fusion cuisine while enjoying a Valentine's Day vacation.
This 3-day culinary and cultural event includes 4-nights at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort on Maui, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), wine and food tastings, lectures, cooking demonstrations and farm tours; along with drawings and a few surprises for attendees.
Registration for this event closes on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
Information and reservations - Pleasant Holidays: 1-(800) 865-5699; Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 5:30pm, Pacific Time.
Seminar webpage: http://www.tastehawaiionline.com/seminar
Website: http://www.tastehawaiionline.com/
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