The Hershey Spa<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Hershey-Spa.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Spa At The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania<\/a> is just as amazing as it sounds. The Hotel is the past home of the American chocolate God, Milton Hershey. The Hotel spa offers a variety of facials, body scrubs, facial scrubs, massages, and hydrotherapies. What makes the establishment so unique is that most of their treatments involve cocoa. Examples of these include a <\/span>whipped cocoa bath<\/span><\/a>, a chocolate bean polish<\/a><\/span>, and a <\/span>cocoa facial experience<\/span><\/a>. Though the treatments can be quite expensive (15 min of the signature whipped cocoa bath costs $45) they are truly a one-of-a-kind experience. <\/span><\/p>\nMus\u00e9e du Cacao et du Chocolat\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Chocolate.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Belgium<\/a> is exactly what you\u2019d expect to see in the Chocolate Capital of the World. Though the streets are lined with chocolate shops that are all worthy of a visit, the Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat is exceptional. Filled with hands-on exhibits where adults and children are invited to learn the history and the art of chocolate, the museum is quaint but exciting. [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Corners are filled with chocolate bits and bobbles, and the end of the tour features a tasty and informative chocolate-making lesson.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\nGuests are encouraged to taste the chocolate at different stages of production and also chocolates produced from different countries. And best of all, it only costs 6 euros to get in.<\/p>\n
World Chocolate Master Championships<\/span><\/h1>\nIn the world of fine chocolate-production, there is perhaps no greater honor than winning the World Chocolate Master Championships. Last year\u2019s winner was Frenchman <\/span>Vincent Vall\u00e9e. To win, Vall\u00e9e created an avatar-esque womanly figure completed with dragonflies and lily pads. The championship takes place every year in October at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris<\/a>. Competitors compete nationally first and are chosen based on their performance within their country before going to Paris. For those who are able to attend, this event is spectacular and hosts some of the most talented chefs in the world. The chef\u2019s creations mix the realms of food and art, creating gastronomic chef\u00a0d\u2019oeuvres that would impress even the harshest critics.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Chocolate Valley<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/tuscan-chocolate.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIt\u2019s no secret that Italians love to eat, and tucked in a small section of Tuscany is proof of that. In an area that has become known as the \u201cChocolate Valley\u201d between Pisa, Florence, and Montecatini, artisanal Italian craftsmen are taking over. Shops like <\/span>Casa DeBondt<\/span>, <\/span>Amedei<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>La Molina<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>La Bottega del Cioccolato<\/span><\/a> offer some of the world\u2019s best chocolate. [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]The best part about the Italian chocolates? They\u2019re entirely unique to the area.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\nWhile South American chocolates are known to infuse chilis and other spices in their chocolates and the Swiss, milk, the Tuscans are adding things like olive oil, balsamic, and lavender. A vacation<\/a> in the Chocolate Valley is sure to be both unique and sweet.<\/p>\nLos Dos Cooking School\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Mexico-chocolate-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Image via Flickr CC-TheDeliciousLife<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nLocated in the heart of the <\/span>colorful Yucat\u00e1n peninsula<\/span><\/a>, [perfectpullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]M\u00e9rida is home to traditional Mexican chocolate – and by traditional we mean over 2,000 years old.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\nMost of the chocolate you\u2019ll encounter in not only M\u00e9rida<\/a> but all of Mexico is served as it was in its ancient liquid form. Establishments like the Ki Xocolatl<\/span>, <\/span>Rosas & Xocolat<\/span>e<\/span><\/a>, and of course, <\/span>Los Dos Cooking School<\/span><\/a>. Headed by chef David Sterling, Los Dos draws in enormous international crowds for its traditional cooking classes. <\/span>For the chocolate fanatics, a must-see is the One Day Chocolate Indulgence class.<\/span><\/p>\nGuests, like with all of Sterling\u2019s courses, will begin with an introduction by Sterling himself and an in-depth class featuring all of the ins and outs of the Mayan\u2019s ancient art of chocolate-making. For those who are seeking a hands-on, historical, and delicious adventure, this is surely the place to visit.<\/p>\n
Hotel Chocolate Boucan\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/cocoa.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nWhile many know St. Lucia<\/a> for having some of the best beaches in the world (<\/span>among other things<\/span><\/a>), one of its best-kept secrets is its thriving chocolate industry. Hotel Chocolate Boucan<\/a> itself is beautiful and impressive, with arguably one of the world\u2019s best pools and views.\u00a0<\/span>The Hotel boasts its own cacao plantation which guests are encouraged to visit and can even participate in making their own bar of chocolate. The resort is stunning and is a favorite for weddings and honeymoons. A sultry, beautiful and delicious, the Hotel Boucan is a treat for all chocoholics.<\/span><\/p>\nSalon Du Chocolat\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Salon-Du-Chocolat.jpg\")
<\/a>Image via Flickr CC-phalenebdlv<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHome to the previously mentioned World Chocolate Master Championships, the Salon du Chocolat<\/a>\u00a0located in Paris, hosts a variety of chocolate-themed events. Notably, they host the Chocolate Fashion show held in October, where chocolatiers and fashion designers come together to create stunning edible dresses. The Salon also has cooking classes and music shows which presents music from <\/span>cocoa-producing countries<\/span> during their season. <\/span><\/p>\nThe Salon is known for featuring some of the best French and international chocolates and tickets are highly sought after but luckily, entrance fees remain quite cheap (for adults, entrance to the salon is \u20ac14, and for children under 12, \u20ac6.50). Best of all, as we don\u2019t all belong to the French elite, all the fashion demonstrated in the Chocolate Fashion Show will be presented in the exhibits. Yum!<\/span><\/p>\nPerugina Factory and Museum<\/span><\/h1>\nSome claim that Perugina\u2019s kiss was the original kiss. Whether or not that\u2019s true, there\u2019s no denying that Perugina\u2019s kiss is definitely one of the most delicious chocolates made today.\u00a0<\/span>The museum<\/a> located on the outskirts of Perugia, Italy features the largest Baci known to man, the BaciOne which weighs 13,158 pounds, and best of all, you\u2019ll be able to see a live mass production of chocolates. At the end of the tour, guests are invited to sample and eat chocolates to their heart\u2019s desire. <\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nThe Spa At The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania<\/a> is just as amazing as it sounds. The Hotel is the past home of the American chocolate God, Milton Hershey. The Hotel spa offers a variety of facials, body scrubs, facial scrubs, massages, and hydrotherapies. What makes the establishment so unique is that most of their treatments involve cocoa. Examples of these include a <\/span>whipped cocoa bath<\/span><\/a>, a chocolate bean polish<\/a><\/span>, and a <\/span>cocoa facial experience<\/span><\/a>. Though the treatments can be quite expensive (15 min of the signature whipped cocoa bath costs $45) they are truly a one-of-a-kind experience. <\/span><\/p>\n The Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in Belgium<\/a> is exactly what you\u2019d expect to see in the Chocolate Capital of the World. Though the streets are lined with chocolate shops that are all worthy of a visit, the Musee du Cacao et du Chocolat is exceptional. Filled with hands-on exhibits where adults and children are invited to learn the history and the art of chocolate, the museum is quaint but exciting. [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]Corners are filled with chocolate bits and bobbles, and the end of the tour features a tasty and informative chocolate-making lesson.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\n Guests are encouraged to taste the chocolate at different stages of production and also chocolates produced from different countries. And best of all, it only costs 6 euros to get in.<\/p>\n In the world of fine chocolate-production, there is perhaps no greater honor than winning the World Chocolate Master Championships. Last year\u2019s winner was Frenchman <\/span>Vincent Vall\u00e9e. To win, Vall\u00e9e created an avatar-esque womanly figure completed with dragonflies and lily pads. The championship takes place every year in October at the Salon du Chocolat in Paris<\/a>. Competitors compete nationally first and are chosen based on their performance within their country before going to Paris. For those who are able to attend, this event is spectacular and hosts some of the most talented chefs in the world. The chef\u2019s creations mix the realms of food and art, creating gastronomic chef\u00a0d\u2019oeuvres that would impress even the harshest critics.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that Italians love to eat, and tucked in a small section of Tuscany is proof of that. In an area that has become known as the \u201cChocolate Valley\u201d between Pisa, Florence, and Montecatini, artisanal Italian craftsmen are taking over. Shops like <\/span>Casa DeBondt<\/span>, <\/span>Amedei<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>La Molina<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>La Bottega del Cioccolato<\/span><\/a> offer some of the world\u2019s best chocolate. [perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]The best part about the Italian chocolates? They\u2019re entirely unique to the area.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\n While South American chocolates are known to infuse chilis and other spices in their chocolates and the Swiss, milk, the Tuscans are adding things like olive oil, balsamic, and lavender. A vacation<\/a> in the Chocolate Valley is sure to be both unique and sweet.<\/p>\n Image via Flickr CC-TheDeliciousLife<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Located in the heart of the <\/span>colorful Yucat\u00e1n peninsula<\/span><\/a>, [perfectpullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]M\u00e9rida is home to traditional Mexican chocolate – and by traditional we mean over 2,000 years old.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/span><\/p>\n Most of the chocolate you\u2019ll encounter in not only M\u00e9rida<\/a> but all of Mexico is served as it was in its ancient liquid form. Establishments like the Ki Xocolatl<\/span>, <\/span>Rosas & Xocolat<\/span>e<\/span><\/a>, and of course, <\/span>Los Dos Cooking School<\/span><\/a>. Headed by chef David Sterling, Los Dos draws in enormous international crowds for its traditional cooking classes. <\/span>For the chocolate fanatics, a must-see is the One Day Chocolate Indulgence class.<\/span><\/p>\n Guests, like with all of Sterling\u2019s courses, will begin with an introduction by Sterling himself and an in-depth class featuring all of the ins and outs of the Mayan\u2019s ancient art of chocolate-making. For those who are seeking a hands-on, historical, and delicious adventure, this is surely the place to visit.<\/p>\n While many know St. Lucia<\/a> for having some of the best beaches in the world (<\/span>among other things<\/span><\/a>), one of its best-kept secrets is its thriving chocolate industry. Hotel Chocolate Boucan<\/a> itself is beautiful and impressive, with arguably one of the world\u2019s best pools and views.\u00a0<\/span>The Hotel boasts its own cacao plantation which guests are encouraged to visit and can even participate in making their own bar of chocolate. The resort is stunning and is a favorite for weddings and honeymoons. A sultry, beautiful and delicious, the Hotel Boucan is a treat for all chocoholics.<\/span><\/p>\n Image via Flickr CC-phalenebdlv<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Home to the previously mentioned World Chocolate Master Championships, the Salon du Chocolat<\/a>\u00a0located in Paris, hosts a variety of chocolate-themed events. Notably, they host the Chocolate Fashion show held in October, where chocolatiers and fashion designers come together to create stunning edible dresses. The Salon also has cooking classes and music shows which presents music from <\/span>cocoa-producing countries<\/span> during their season. <\/span><\/p>\n The Salon is known for featuring some of the best French and international chocolates and tickets are highly sought after but luckily, entrance fees remain quite cheap (for adults, entrance to the salon is \u20ac14, and for children under 12, \u20ac6.50). Best of all, as we don\u2019t all belong to the French elite, all the fashion demonstrated in the Chocolate Fashion Show will be presented in the exhibits. Yum!<\/span><\/p>\n Some claim that Perugina\u2019s kiss was the original kiss. Whether or not that\u2019s true, there\u2019s no denying that Perugina\u2019s kiss is definitely one of the most delicious chocolates made today.\u00a0<\/span>The museum<\/a> located on the outskirts of Perugia, Italy features the largest Baci known to man, the BaciOne which weighs 13,158 pounds, and best of all, you\u2019ll be able to see a live mass production of chocolates. At the end of the tour, guests are invited to sample and eat chocolates to their heart\u2019s desire. <\/span><\/p>\nMus\u00e9e du Cacao et du Chocolat\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWorld Chocolate Master Championships<\/span><\/h1>\n
The Chocolate Valley<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLos Dos Cooking School\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a>Hotel Chocolate Boucan\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSalon Du Chocolat\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a>Perugina Factory and Museum<\/span><\/h1>\n