Karen, June 2009

"The holiday was excellent value for money. We were in a fantastic secluded villa, we had lots of fine wines, and we ate at the most beautiful restaurants. I particularly liked the fact that all food and drinks are included in the price as you don't need to bring any money with you."

Katie, May 2009

"Simone made the cookery lessons fun as well as informative. He re-ignited my interest in cooking from scratch. My family have been eating his recipes ever since I got back. "

Jill, May 2009

"Nothing seemed to be too much for the staff, who really put themselves out to make us feel comfortable at all times. The accommodation was beautiful. Livia was a lovely host. She was so willing to help and I feel she really put herself out. She is a very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and fun person.
Lastly, thank you for a really relaxing and enjoyable holiday."

Jen, October 2008

"All in all, a great experience. Simone and Zeida were great hosts, food and accommodation were great. Company was excellent and the group gelled straight away"

Dorothy, October 2008

"I choose Flavours as it looked like a good mix of relaxed cooking, stylish accommodation with a spot of sightseeing. It also sounded 'single' friendly...Livia was absolutely outstanding. I have rarely encountered a tour guide (for want of a better description) with such good people skills. She established an excellent rapport with the whole group, was hard-working, patient and great company. A truly great ambassador for Flavours. "

Andrew C, Oct 2008

"I really enjoyed my holiday immensely...I cannot praise Livia enough for her talents as hostess, guide, translator and representative of Flavours. She's a complete star."

Jane S, Sept 2008

“I had a fab time last weekend in Bologna on my ‘Flavours Holiday’. The weather, the food and Palazzo Minelli were wonderful as was Simone who showed patience and flexibility with regards to our cooking lessons...He is clearly a passionate chef and instilled that passion and his enthusiasm in us. The balance of cooking, free time and excursions was just right, and as a single traveler on this trip, this enabled me to get to know my fellow guests much more easily in very comfortable surroundings. I am sure this won’t be the last time I take a holiday with you.”

Sarah H, June 2008

“Just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we enjoyed the holiday. It was a wonderful experience and Livia and Simone made us so welcome and were absolutely brilliant. They worked so hard to make sure we had a fantastic cooking, eating and drinking time! The setting is perfect and exceeded all our expectations. Thank you for providing us with such a memorable holiday.”

Liz S, May 2008

“Just had to write to say what a marvellous experience everything was ottissimo! Marvellous location, accommodation, itinery and staff, I will be singing its praises to anyone who will listen.”

Debbie M, May 2008

“Spent 4 wonderful days in Tuscany...Simone & Liva were such good hosts and made us all so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and really feel that I have learnt at lot. Fantastic surroundings, fantastic food and fantastic company - who could ask for more?”

Sue L, May 2008

“Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful holiday in Tuscany. Livia and Simone were exceptional hosts and I cannot praise them enough. I will definitely be taking another Flavours holiday in the future. ”

Wendy J, May 2008

“I would like to thank everyone and Flavours especially Simone and Livia for making a really enjoyable weekend in Tuscany, despite the weather being rather dull- the food, the surroundings and the company were certainly not ! I have already booked my next trip to Bologna!”

Roger J, March 2008

"I've been meaning to email since I got back from Lucca to say how much Tina and I both enjoyed the cookery course. Simone and Livia were excellent hosts and I did learn (and eat!) a lot. We're both keen to repeat the experience in one of your other locations as it was such good fun."

Mary R, March 2008

"The setting in the superb Tuscany hillside together with the fine weather was perfect. It was truly an experience that I will never forget. Simone was the perfect host and...works extremely hard to keep the correct balance between work and leisure and co-ordinates the experience very smoothly."

Lewis J, October 2007

"Thank you all so much for a wonderful week at i Castagni, I enjoyed every part of the week, the cooking lessons were so much fun and the company was a dream. The staff that looked after me are a real credit to Flavours they were attentive at all times honest and hard working the whole set up does you credit. I am looking forward to my next cookery holiday with much anticipation, again many many thanks."

Marshall G, October 2007

"The 4 of us on the course...got on very well and had great fun. Simone was a perfect host and excellent teacher, especially with his stories from his grandmother. I learned so much and loved every minute of it. No one wanted to come home..."

Isabella F, October 2007

"Had a wonderful time in Puglia and the location was beautiful. The waistline was certainly stretched...Angela was a great host and looked after us extremely well. Looking forward to another holiday with Flavours next year."

Jim C, October 2007

"I had a very good holiday and the team you have there are excellent. We were well looked after and everyone was friendly and helpful...Daniella's pasta making made me realise that I can now attempt it at home...All in all - excellent! I shall definitely be coming on another of your holidays to Italy."

Jane H, October 2007

"Thanks for such a fab week - I really, really enjoyed it. I loved the villa, all the outings we had, the cookery lessons and everyone was so lovely and friendly, too. Giada took care of us all so well, Carlo was great and Daniella and Andrea were so sweet. It was a great experience, so thanks again."

Danielle F, October 2007

"I would just like to thank you for a wonderful week in Lazio. I enjoyed myself immensely, I haven't had such a good laugh in a long time. I was so relaxed by the end of the week...The holiday was just the right pace and the sight seeing was very enjoyable as the towns are so beautiful. I am still enjoying telling people about the week and everything is still so vivid it seems like only yesterday that I was sitting having my lunch looking out over Civita di Bagnoregio."

Paul A, September 2007

"I cannot think of anything negative at all from start to finish it was superb! Great food, great company and great fun. I don't think I have laughed so much in ages, just marvellous."

Pam H, September 2007

"We had a lovely time in Bologna. The group fitted together really well and we have swapped emails already and hope to meet up again on a future holiday."

Sue J, September 2007

"I had a great time in Lazio."

Emma H, September 2007

"I thoroughly enjoyed my cooking experience, together with all the great meals and the opportunity to visit Rome and the surrounding area."

Alina, October 2006

"Thank you for your great part in one of the most memorable holidays of my life!"

David, May 2006