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Based in Goa, this one-week cooking tour includes cooking classes and visits to a local market and spice garden so you can make the freshest possible cuisine.  And you know you want to learn more about making the perfect Indian dishes, as well as see the beautiful land.

The Real Deal Seven nights’ accommodations at the three-star Casa de Goa; three hands-on cooking lessons with an English-speaking instructor; some meals (including lunch after each cooking class); a guided visit to the local food market; a half-day excursion to a local spice garden and plantation; round-trip transfers to the airport and the cooking school; equipment such as a spice guide, a recipe book, and an apron; and all taxes and fees; for $1,629 per person.

High in the Cardamom Hills jungle of southwestern India a plantation retreat offers travellers a calm from the storm.

The Paradisa Plantation Retreat takes a bit of hiking to reach, but when you’re there you certainly want to take your time getting back.  Located in Kerala, which was once the summer capital of Travancore rulers, this break in the clouds is just what you’ve been looking for.

This Indian lodge in Kerala offers visitors a tranquil vacation spot amid mountain views at the backdrop of stunning coffee and spice plantations.