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A Raft of New Resorts & Instant Service Both at Members Fingertips
The extent of destination experiences available with Karma membership continues to expand seemingly exponentially – in 2018 over 200 world class properties around the world became available for members to book through our External Exchange Program.
In addition, members can now instantly access Karma Odyssey Services through the Karma Group website: Simply click on the ”Chat” or “Log In” icon at the top right of the site and you can immediately speak directly with a member of the Odyssey team in real time.
This means you can connect with highly trained operators that understand your particular membership and can assist you in getting the most out of it. Thanks to our cutting edge Odyssey platform, our Karma Odyssey Navigators can assist with every kind of membership related enquiry and accessing information at the touch of a button. Simply put you get to book your next unforgettable holiday with ease and peace of mind!
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Welcome to your Personal Chef’s Table Experience
Do you consider yourself a bona fide gourmand? Is an excellent dinner up there among your most desired sensory experiences? Then you’ll definitely want to experience our brand new Chef’s Table offerings at Karma Kandara.
Our precociously talented chef Joseph Antonishek – named among the ‘Best Hotel Chefs of America’ by the James Beard Foundation and featured in publications like the New York Times – is bringing his culinary skills into the comfort of your private villa for an intimate dining experience where he provides a bespoke menu just for you and your guests. We sat down with Joseph to get some insights into what drove him to become a culinary stand out:
There’s huge interest in food and culinary creatives these days. Beyond the hype, what’s important in creating stand-out dining experiences?
Being present and focused! Cooking & creating dishes is just one aspect of being a chef. There is a whole business side to being a chef as well. Food cost, labor cost, vendor relations… all the stuff that isn’t romantic about being a chef – but is crucial. During service when cooking for guests, the most important thing is to be focused on what is happening right now at that very moment and putting everything you have into the dish you are cooking!
What are the most rewarding things for you about being a chef?
Being able to contribute to the memorable experiences that we create at Karma. People could be celebrating a birthday or just having a regular dinner – regardless, we turn the experience into an extra special event.. Being a chef allows for opportunity to make whatever experience people are seeking a memorable experience like no other through cuisine.
What’s special about the new Chef’s Table experience?
The Chef’s Table Experience is special because it gives the guest an opportunity to collaborate (within limitations) with the Chef in creating a customised dining experience. We start off by meeting a day or two in advance to discuss likes, dislikes, food allergies/ restrictions and previous memorable dining experiences. I use this information to create a surprise menu which is revealed on the occasion itself. So it’s a bit like an artist who is commissioned to do a portrait: the dining event is an expression of artistry consistent with the Mediterranean approach at di Mare, but that also reflects the individuals we’re creating for.
Watch as Normandy Bursts Into Riotous Colour This May…
Head to Normandy in May and June as France’s famed north westerly province springs to life. Besides exploring the regions spectacular coastline and rolling countryside dotted with farms, vineyards and centuries old villages, these early summer months see a number of notable events taking place as the fine weather settles in.
The annual Graines de Jardin festival takes place on 19 & 20 May. Over two days, the stunning Jardin des Plantes in the city of Rouen turns into a riot of colour and heady floral fragrances as growers from across the province gather to exhibit the dexterity of their green fingers.
Between 25 May and 16 June, the province also commemorates the legendary D-Day landings, when the allies successfully invaded occupied France, going on to drive out the Nazis. There are parades, concerts, talks and exhibitions across Normandy, including events at the legendary beaches such as Omaha, where the assault took place.
Join Karma Group at one of our new properties on the banks of the Seine River – Karma Manoir des Deux Amants and Karma Résidence Normand amid stunning rural surroundings that provide a quintessentially French experience!
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Tuscan Classics at Karma Borgo Di Colleoli’s Newly Opened Restaurant Enoteca
Enoteca is open once again to celebrate the opening of the spring and summer season in Tuscany. Situated at one of our newest Europe residences, Karma Borgo di Colleoli in the heart Tuscany between Florence and Pisa, Enoteca serves authentic Tuscan fare using the freshest local ingredients, paired with a fine selection of Italian wines.
Prepare to be regaled with classic rustic Italian dishes like Bistecca Fiorentina – a thick and succulent cut of Porterhouse steak that legend has it centuries ago the dish was served by the Medici royals to English guests who shouted ‘Beef steak!’ with great approval hence the Italianate derivation, ‘Bistecca’ And of course, you can’t leave without trying the handmade pastas including the likes of Tagliolini al Tartufo Nero (Taglionini pasta with black truffle) or Pappardelle con Ragu di Cinghiale alla Toscana (Tuscan Pappardelle pasta with wild boar and ragu sauce).
Laid back lunches and lingering dinners are best accompanied with one of Enoteca’s ‘Super Tuscan’ varieties, including classic Chianti that’s soft as velvet & rich and plummy. We’re inviting members and guests to sample Enoteca’s classic flavours with a special offer of a free glass of Prosecco when you join us for lunch or dinner through Summer.
