A warm welcome to all of the members of our Aroma Tours Newsletter in over 30 countries around the world.
Robbi and I are enjoying some well deserved quiet time at home, and feel truly blessed that we were able to share our passion for the fabulous places and experiences that we love, with delightful people from around the world once again.
Our cottage garden is a riot of colour and we are surrounded by flocks of parrots and other birds busily feeding and nesting, as well as regular visits from our local kangaroo mob - which with the new generation of joeys has grown to more than twenty.
As we move into summer, and those of you in north hunker down for winter, we all begin to look forward to the festive season and catching up with family and friends.
We are thrilled to see that demand for our Aroma Tours is going from strength to strength, with only 2 vacancies remaining for 2025 and our 2026 tour season already more than half sold out.
As always, it is our returning guests and their friends who are leading this fabulous response.
It is always a great pleasure for us to journey with our guests in beautiful Provence each year to explore the gorgious small villages, flowering lavender fields, colourful markets, fascinating history, delicious food and wines and many other delightful moments.
The enthusiasm for our Aroma Tours in 2025 has been outstanding with next year's tours now down to the last few vacancies.
List of Tours for 2025 | ||
Flavours of Spain | 12 - 19 May 2025 | |
Spanish Gourmet Pilgrimage | 19 - 26 May 2025 | |
Flavours of France | 9 - 16 June 2025 | |
Heart of Provence | 23 - 30 June 2025 | |
Essential Provence | 30 June - 7 July 2025 | 2 vacancies |
Treasures of Provence (ladies only special event) |
11 - 18 July 2025 | |
Aromas of Tuscany | 9 - 16 September 2025 | |
Flavours of Italy | 16 - 23 September 2025 |
We opened our 2026 tour season last September and already we are receiving significant bookings from past Aroma Travellers and others wishing to make their plans well ahead.
List of Tours for 2026 | ||
Flavours of Spain | 11 - 18 May 2026 | 7 vacancies |
Spanish Gourmet Pilgrimage | 18 - 25 May 2026 | 8 vacancies |
Flavours of France | 8 - 15 June 2026 | 4 vacancies |
Heart of Provence | 22 - 29 June 2026 | 6 vacancies |
Essential Provence | 29 June - 6 July 2026 | 8 vacancies |
Treasures of Provence (ladies only special event) |
10 - 17 July 2026 | 6 vacancies |
Aromas of Tuscany | 8 - 15 September 2026 | 6 vacancies |
Flavours of Italy | 15 - 22 September 2026 | 4 vacancies |
Please note
The first bite is with the eye and we hope you enjoy feasting on some of the lovely meals that we enjoyed during our Flavours of Spain Tour and Spanish Gourmet Pilgrimage.
Italy in autumn is a magnificent kaleidoscope of colourful landscapes, beautiful towns and villages, ripe grape vines, celebration and joy for life.
During our Aromas of Tuscany and Flavours of Italy tours we absorb the passion of the Italian lifestyle and savour the delightful flavours of the land's bounty, along with the rich cultural heritage evident in the art, architecture, historical sites, festivals, fashion, design, craftsmanship and unique approach to living.
Those of us who journey here are all destined to be transformed by the magic of Italy - feeling more joyful by the moment, speaking more enthusiastically, smiling broadly and even indulging in a bit of emphatic arm waving!
As well as couples and friends travelling together, we are regularly joined by solo travellers - mostly women, who appreciate being able to journey with liked minded people from around the world, without the need to do all the planning and take on the daunting task of touring by themselves.
Joining one of our small group tours is easy and we have already made all of the arrangements on your behalf to ensure that you have a delightful, stress-free holiday with the focus on having fun.
Having a ready-made group of friends to travel with, and us to take wonderful care of you is the way to go!
We have carefully crafted off-the-beaten-path itineraries that are the perfect balance of structure, experiences, details and free time to enjoy in your own way.
Robbi and I look forward to welcoming you to one of our delightful Aroma Tours in 2023 or 2024.
Warmest regards,
Jim and Robbi