America · WORKSHOPS
The shortlist to send a friend: 15 workshops worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you pay.
Two-hour New Orleans cooking demonstration with Creole classics, generous samples, local beer or iced tea, and recipes to take home.
“Very well organized and an engaging presentation. Eating the food we just watched prepared was great. I will recommend this experience to all my friends visiting New Orleans”
Hands-on New Orleans cooking class for up to 10 people with a full meal, wine or Abita beer, plus apron, recipes, and a home-diploma.
“This was a wonderful blend of culture and cooking! Everything turned out delicious and we learned a lot about local history as well.”
Chef Forrest Parker leads a Lowcountry food and history walk, then a cooking demo and three-course lunch with wine in Charleston.
“Forest made the best of a rainy start to our walking tour! We really loved the stories and enthusiasm with which he shares the rich cultural history of Charleston. The highlight to our day was the foodie extravaganza he prepared for us! Can’t say enough about that experience. A great kickoff for 6 friends sharing some decade birthdays on this trip.”
Learn two line dances in a real Broadway honky tonk in Nashville, get a free keepsake video, and leave with real confidence fast.
“Had such an amazing experience. Jadon put us at ease and explained how we were going to proceed. We had so much fun dancing and learning the two routines. Despite being on my own I felt part if the whole group. Great laughs and great memories. Loved learning the routines. Thank you”
Watch a chef bring New Orleans Cajun and Creole staples to life in a French Quarter molasses-warehouse. Includes meal, drinks, and recipes.
“The food and stories from Austin were first class. Would highly recommend this activity when in New Orleans.”
Create graffiti in Bushwick with a local artist. Learn spray can basics, paint a mural, and take home a canvas in 1 hour.
“Quite an authentic venue in the right area. A big thumbs up!!!”
Learn to surf at Venice Beach in LA with a 2-hour lesson for beginners and intermediates, wetsuits and boards included, English instructors.
“Amazing experience, even tho it was only about 18 degrees, the water was warm and the suit really helped to keep warm. Great coach, very helpful, explained everything easily and paid attention to all of us in the water, helping us to make the best of the 2 hours. Great value for money, amazing experience”
Beginner-friendly Waikiki surf lesson with lifeguard-certified coaches, gear included, and about 70 minutes on the waves.
“My family really enjoyed these lessons! They were all super eager for in getting us ready to surf and the photos/videos were amazing! Would definitely recommend and do this again!”
Learn to surf at Poipu Beach, Kauai, in a small group with pro coaching, all gear included, and a land-then-water lesson in 90 minutes.
“It was a great time. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Kele was the best. He helped my daughter have a wonderful day learning something new!”
Private 90-minute Hanalei Bay surf lesson on Kauai with safety-first coaching, top gear, and flexible spot changes for beginners and pros.
“Great organization, awesome instructor. Was able to surf alone after one lesson! Evan was super patient and gave great constructive criticism. He was very good with my terrified 7 year old. He won her over and she surfed alone the next day.”
Outdoor Charleston cocktail class with Sip History, 3 cocktails, bar snacks, and hands-on mixing at Frontier Lounge in about 2 hours.
“This was so much fun. The host was very informative and we learned about the history of cocktails. The bartender mixed the first 3 cocktails & then we were given the chance to get behind the bar & mix our final drink. Would highly recommend it.”
Half-day whitewater in Royal Gorge, with free wetsuit use, small groups, guide-led safety, and optional pro photo packages.
“Our guide was amazing. His name was Zulu. He was fun and new all the history of the gorge. This was my second time. We will be back next year and I want Zulu to be our guide again. John was our photographer And he got some amazing pictures for us. I bought the package.”
Hands-on falconry in Colorado Springs, 90 minutes with a licensed falconer, hawk flights, and holding a trained Saker Falcon.
“It was truly amazing getting to meet the birds and learn about falconry. I had so much fun! The experience was very cool!”
Taste Atlanta at Sweet Auburn Curb Market, then learn Southern biscuits hands-on in a 2-hour small-group food tour.
“We enjoyed it because we had an older person with us and there wasn’t a lot of walking and it was all indoors so the rain did not stop us. We also loved the hands on part of the tour making our own biscuits.”
Class II to III Snake River rafting from Jackson Hole. Get wet with canyon views, wildlife sightings, and guide-led safety for families.
“We loved RJ! He was a fantastic guide and made it very fun and felt safe!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
