MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warm tropical breezes, white sand beaches, swim-up suites, and butler service aren’t the only things beckoning beef lovers to Riviera Maya, Mexico next year. With the launch of The 2014 Canadian Beef Culinary Series at Karisma Hotels & Resorts, guests will relish the taste of Canada’s top culinary talent while enjoying an unforgettable Gourmet Inclusive® vacation.
The wine and food program will spotlight a noteworthy chef each month and the highest quality beef from Canada through a series of interactive epicurean adventures. Hailing from cities across Canada, confirmed chef participants for 2014 include:
- January 13-17: Chef Louis Charest of Ottawa
- February 10-14: Chef Alain Bosse of Halifax
- March 10-14: Chef Antonio Park of Montreal
- April 14-18: Chef Rob Thomas of Winnipeg
- May 12-16: Chef Andrew Stevens of Halifax
- June 9-13: Chef Paul Rogalski of Calgary
- July 14-18: Chef Michael Allemeier of Calgary
- August 11-15: Chef Judson Simpson of Ottawa
- September 8-12: Chef Corbin Tomaszeski of Toronto
- October 13-17: Chef Mark Filatow of Vancouver
- November 10-14: Chef Riley Bennett of Toronto
- December 8-12: Chef Roger Sleiman of Kelowna Profiles
“The Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma presents guests with exclusive access to top chefs and the best cuts of prime beef paired with celebrated California wines while on vacation in the tropics,” said Mandy Chomat, vice president of sales & marketing for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. “Air Canada and our trusted partners have enabled this incredible partnership to take flight, and we invite culinary enthusiasts from around the world to escape to Karisma Hotels & Resorts on a Gourmet Inclusive getaway not soon forgotten.”
Surrounded by turquoise waters and lush palm trees, guests will delight in a new experience each day, with events including a Kick-off Beach BBQ, Beef Sampling & Wine Pairing, Cutting Demo & Cooking Class, and Tricks of the Trade & Tasting, all showcasing the chefs’ favorite beef cuts accompanied by expert pairings and insight from notable sommeliers and winemakers. Novices, amateurs, men and women alike will appreciate personal insights from Canada’s most esteemed chefs on everything from butchery techniques and selection of the leanest cuts of meat to slow cook methods and favorite recipes, including special flavors and influences from Mexico.
The Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma will take place the second week of each month at El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, El Dorado Casitas Royale, and Generations Riviera Maya by Karisma. The weeklong program will be an additional cost of $300 per person. Canadian Beef, select wines and individual elements of the Jackson Family Wines program will be featured at the resorts throughout the entire year; a la carte rates for wine and ad hoc experiences start at $35.
Nightly rates at Karisma Hotels & Resorts begin at $229 per person, per night including the Gourmet Inclusive experience (all gourmet meals served a la carte, premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, full service concierge, king size beach beds). Hotel reservations can be booked through a GI Vacation Consultant, or by calling 1-866-527-4762, or by visiting www.karismahotels.com.
For more information about The Canadian Beef Culinary Series by Karisma, please visit www.aircanadavacations.com/karisma.
About Karisma Hotels & Resorts
El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels, Azul Hotels & Villas by Karisma, and Generations Resorts by Karisma, Karisma Hotels & Resorts is a premier hotel collection operating properties throughout the Riviera Maya, Mexico and Negril, Jamaica, where guests savor a Gourmet Inclusive® experience that fosters togetherness. Karisma’s growing portfolio is comprised of El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma; El Dorado Casitas Royale by Karisma; El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma; El Dorado Maroma, A Beachfront Resort, by Karisma; Generations Maroma; Generations Riviera Maya; Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma; Azul Sensatori Hotel by Karisma; Azul Fives Hotel by Karisma; Azul Villa Carola by Karisma; and Azul Villa Esmeralda by Karisma. Properties have been honored with the industry's top accolades including, Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 100 Hotels in the World,” Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List,” Forbes’ “Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels,” Travel Weekly’s “Readers Choice Awards,” “Green Hotel/Resort,” and “Best Loyalty Program”; TUI Travel PLC’s “Hotel of the Year,” “Gold Medal,” and “Green Medal”, TripAdvisor® Traveler’s Choice “Best Hotels for Romance,” and AAA’s “Four Diamond Award.” Premier Worldwide Marketing is the exclusive worldwide sales and marketing representative for Karisma Hotels & Resorts. www.karismahotels.com
