The Chocolate Lovers Travel Club Heads Over to Europe with Author, Clay Gordon July 16-27, 2008

Feb. 11, 2008 - PRLog -- Clay Gordon, author of Discover Chocolate, has obtained "insider access" into several "bean to bar" chocolate factories and kitchens of Europe.  This world-class tour will follow the delivery of his speech at Felchlin Chocolate in Switzerland, during their 100th anniversary celebration.

Clay recently founded The New World Chocolate Society as a broader platform for consumer education. He is consistent with his mission of elevating awareness and appreciation of fine chocolate.  

He has also been featured in articles on chocolate in The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, and The New York Times' Dining In section, among other national and regional publications, and has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and ESPN2's morning show Cold Pizza.

Clay recently appeared on NPR’S Diane Rehm show and is a regular guest on Martha Stewart’s Living Show on Sirius Satellite Radio.  

Members will learn to prepare their own chocolate truffles and attend a myriad of chocolate tastings.  Clay also demonstrates the compatibility of chocolates with various wines, meats and cheeses.  

Participants on the Amazing Trail tour will have ample time to do some optional activities & shopping in Lucerne, Lyon, Paris, & Brugge on their own or with an English-speaking guide.  The tour features 4 and 5 star accommodations, meals & transportation at double and single occupancy  rates.  

Anyone interested in participating in the tour should immediately visit http://www.ChocolateLoversTravelClub.com.  Just fill out the quick application for a complimentary membership.  

New members will be emailed a username and password to the Members Only page - where the entire itinerary, photos and reservation form may be viewed.

CLTC is only taking 20-30 members.   Reservations are received on a first come, first serve basis and must be finalized by March 25, 2008.

CLTC has already successfully booked the upcoming Belize & The Toledo Cacao Festival with Clay Gordon in May.

Late 2008 and 2009 itineraries for other chocolate destinations will soon be available to peruse on the website,.

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GPE, LLC handles the travel arrangements for The Chocolate Lovers Travel Club and is a member of good standing with O.S.S.N. and AGTOI

Website: www.ChocolateLoversTravelClub.com