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Karen Ridge

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Travel Agent - Food & Wine Specialist at Food and Wine Travel
Victoria

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Wine improves with age. The older I get the more I like it.

About Karen Ridge

What I Do

My name is Karen and I’m a travel agent who designs unique food and wine experiences for Australians visiting Europe. 

I specialise in France, Spain and Italy, curating gourmet holidays, wine tours, cooking classes and villa stays.  

I’m the only travel agent in Australia with 30+ years travel experience and Level 3 WSET Award in Wine.

This means you're assured of a premium quality experience with the best possible value. 

Plus, I take care of every aspect of your holiday, from the moment you leave home to when you return.


About Karen 

Karen has been travelling the world for more years now than she can count, but more specifically for the last 15 years, to indulge in her food and wine passion. This has led her to establish Food and Wine Travel.

If you are a foodie or wine lover, you are in the right place! 

During her travels, she has 'collected' an extensive contact list of food and wine specialists (who are now friends), each championing their local area and keen to share it with people just like you. 

Karen started as a travel agent in 1992 and has owned and sold various travel businesses in that time. 

In 2022 she completed her WSET Level 3 Award in Wine, in order to add an additional level of specialisation to her business. 

Karen is the only travel agent in Australia to have 30+ years travel experience AND hold a Level 3 Award in Wine. 

Her favourite wine destination is France, specifically Champagne and Rhône (for rosé). Her favourite wines are normally the ones hardest to pronounce. "I love anything that is a bit different Eg Hárslevelű from Hungary but really, I will drink most wines".


What's on Offer

Some of the unique experiences offered by Food and Wine Travel are:

  • Wine Tours
  • Gourmet Holidays
  • Cooking Classes & Schools
  • Tuscan Villas, Country Houses & Lodges
  • Unique Food & Wine Experiences (think celebrations & anniversaries)
  • Barge Cruising (with chef and market visits)
  • Walking & Cycling Holidays


Where We Go

We specialise in France, Spain & Italy. Additionally, South America's champion wine countries of Argentina and Chile. 

But there's so much more!

Basically anywhere there is a wine region, we can - and have - curated an itinerary.


Worldwide Network

Karen has a created a worldwide network of contacts from her many and various journeys the wine regions over the years each of them keen to welcome and host you in their own region. 

They welcome you as a new friend and lovingly showcase everything from their famous (and sometimes not so famous) wines and traditional foods, their local markets, artisan produce, wine making and cooking techniques.....whatever is your scene really! 

Just tell me what you'd love to taste or experience and it will be included in your itinerary.


Company Details

Year I became a Travel Agent
1992
Hours of Operation
Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday, Sunday Closed
Accepted Forms of Payments
Direct Deposit, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, American Express Points, TravelPay Later (pay off your holiday)
Credentials
Bachelor of Commerce Bond University, Level 2 Award in Wine - WSET 2021, Level 3 Award in Wine - WSET 2022, Cruise Master
Honours & Awards
Plenty in the early days but they aren't important now
  • Destinations I specialise in:
  • Europe, South America
  • Travel Types I Specialise in:
  • Food & Wine Experiences

Contact Information

Company Name
Food and Wine Travel
ATAS Accredited
Yes
Phone Number
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Location
Victoria
Australia

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Submitted by Linda Cinar on Saturday, Feb 24, 2024

Amazing Experience!

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Karen was an absolute delight when we were planning our trip to Europe.  She took the time to really understand what we wanted out of our experience, and created the most incredible itinerary.The attention to detail and care she took in coordinating our holiday was amazing, and we can't wait to work with her again!!

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