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Copyright © 2008 Nikki Rose. All rights reserved
Copyright © 2008 Nikki Rose. All rights reserved
| Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries at the Adventures in Travel Expos January 2005 Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries organizes distinctive cultural travel programs covering all that Crete has to offer – ancient history, culture, wild nature, organic agriculture and cuisine. CCS founder, Nikki Rose, is speaking on the panel, “What’s Hot in Adventure Travel” at the Adventures in Travel Expos in Chicago (January 7, Stephens Convention Center), New York (January 14, Javits Convention Center) and Washington, DC (January 28, Washington Convention Center). CCS will also have an exhibition booth at the Chicago and DC shows. CCS programs are tailored to small groups and presented exclusively by resident experts. Intensive classes in Crete’s renowned healthy cuisine and organic gardening, including the seasonal production of olive oil, cheese and wine are intertwined with visits to ancient sites, botanic treks and optional sports such as rock climbing and paragliding. “We instinctively follow sustainable tourism guidelines,” said Rose. “We collaborate with local groups that specialize in a wide range of activities. Our guests join us in villages they may never find on their own and really get to know residents who are passionate and knowledgeable about the rich history and culture of their island. Any place we visit, whether it be New York or Nepal, is much more memorable when we spend time with local people. That’s the connection we make in Crete, while sharing valuable cultural, culinary and gardening information with our guests. Rose is a Greek-American, professional chef and writer (primarily for Slow Food) who lived in Crete for four years. She now divides her time between the U.S. and Crete, working on a book and documentary that mirrors CCS programs in Crete. She has designed cultural-culinary seminars since 1997, featuring prominent chefs from the diplomatic sector, culinary schools and fine dining establishments from around the world. “Alternative travel has evolved into cultural immersion travel,” said Rose. “We often hear that climbing a mountain in a foreign land was exhilarating, but getting to know local people was the most memorable part of the journey. Travelers are searching for more than an ideal climate, natural beauty or extreme sports in places they choose to pass through in their lifetime. They are also more concerned about the impact their visit may have on the local communities. It’s wonderful to be a part of such a dynamic group at the Adventures in Travel Expos who are working on programs like ours to create a lasting bond between visitors and residents. Crete has a significant ancient past, but people still live there and they can be quite fascinating, when we make the time to know them. |
Ms. Rose said, “The renowned traditional Cretan diet is not a diet but a way of life. The roots are
deeper than eating healthy food. They begin at the sources of wild edible plants, sustainable organic
agriculture, a clean environment, exercise and a healthy social life.”
Small-scale, sustenance farming has been practiced in Crete for over four thousand years. Modern
researchers are using these traditional models to provide solutions to today’s issues relating to
industrial farming and toxic pesticides, proven to be damaging the environment, safe food sources and
health.
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries works to rekindle resident and visitor interest in Crete’s culture and
natural beauty -- the primary reasons why people visit the island. Conservationists warn that mass
tourism and unsustainable development is rapidly depleting precious resources. CCS builds
alliances between the agricultural and tourism sectors in an effort to curb the damage.
CCS was selected as an outstanding example of sustainable tourism by the World Tourism Forum for
Peace and Sustainable Development, The World Travel and Tourism Council, et al., and is benchmark
for field research.
CCS organizes eco-agritourism workshops for practitioners and tailored seminars for small groups.
Seasonal programs cover healthy cuisine, history, nature and agriculture and include the production of
organic wine, olive oil, cheese, honey and other delicacies. Visitors have a rare opportunity to
experience Crete from an insider’s viewpoint and learn lifestyle practices that can enrich their quality of
life.
deeper than eating healthy food. They begin at the sources of wild edible plants, sustainable organic
agriculture, a clean environment, exercise and a healthy social life.”
Small-scale, sustenance farming has been practiced in Crete for over four thousand years. Modern
researchers are using these traditional models to provide solutions to today’s issues relating to
industrial farming and toxic pesticides, proven to be damaging the environment, safe food sources and
health.
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries works to rekindle resident and visitor interest in Crete’s culture and
natural beauty -- the primary reasons why people visit the island. Conservationists warn that mass
tourism and unsustainable development is rapidly depleting precious resources. CCS builds
alliances between the agricultural and tourism sectors in an effort to curb the damage.
CCS was selected as an outstanding example of sustainable tourism by the World Tourism Forum for
Peace and Sustainable Development, The World Travel and Tourism Council, et al., and is benchmark
for field research.
CCS organizes eco-agritourism workshops for practitioners and tailored seminars for small groups.
Seasonal programs cover healthy cuisine, history, nature and agriculture and include the production of
organic wine, olive oil, cheese, honey and other delicacies. Visitors have a rare opportunity to
experience Crete from an insider’s viewpoint and learn lifestyle practices that can enrich their quality of
life.
| Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries programs or articles written by Nikki Rose are featured in (brief listing): * National Geographic Adventure * National Geographic Traveler * The New York Times * National Public Radio * The Los Angeles Times * Lonely Planet Guidebooks * TV New Zealand * Islands Magazine * The Guardian (UK) * ResponsibleTravel.com * Slow Food * ECOCLUB * Sustainable Travel International * The Culinary Institute of America * American Culinary Federation * The Center for Advancement of Foodservice Education * Stigmes Magazine (Crete) * Hellenic Communications, Inc. * Organic Consumers Association |
Additional Releases are below
Nikki Rose Presentation at
MEDIET 2007 in Athens
Athens, Greece, April 16, 2007: Nikki Rose, founder of
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries (CCS), an internationally
acclaimed eco-agritourism network, will be speaking at
MEDIET 2007, the third international conference focusing
on the traditional Mediterranean diet, on April 25-26 at the
National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens,
Greece.
The conference brings together specialists covering the
Mediterranean diet and healthy-sustainable lifestyles.
Rose’s presentation is “Eco-Agritourism as a Means to
Preserve Culture and the Environment.”
Rose is an award-winning Greek-American professional
chef, writer and visionary socio-cultural activist. In 1998,
she founded CCS to support people actively working to
preserve cultural heritage and the environment, including
organic farmers, chefs, ecolodge owners, holistic health
practitioners, and nature conservationists.
Nikki Rose Presentation at
MEDIET 2007 in Athens
Athens, Greece, April 16, 2007: Nikki Rose, founder of
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries (CCS), an internationally
acclaimed eco-agritourism network, will be speaking at
MEDIET 2007, the third international conference focusing
on the traditional Mediterranean diet, on April 25-26 at the
National Hellenic Research Foundation in Athens,
Greece.
The conference brings together specialists covering the
Mediterranean diet and healthy-sustainable lifestyles.
Rose’s presentation is “Eco-Agritourism as a Means to
Preserve Culture and the Environment.”
Rose is an award-winning Greek-American professional
chef, writer and visionary socio-cultural activist. In 1998,
she founded CCS to support people actively working to
preserve cultural heritage and the environment, including
organic farmers, chefs, ecolodge owners, holistic health
practitioners, and nature conservationists.
| Powerpoint presentation on PDF |
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