Local Travel Guru Has One Large Appetite When It Comes To Seeing The World

Tammy Zacks Pairs Great Chefs with Great Destinations


ATLANTA - (date) - Traveling the world in search of unique cuisine since she was a small child, it only seems fitting that Tammy Zacks, hungry for a new adventures designs trips that pair talented chefs with delicious destinations. As founder of Travel by design, Zacks creates exclusive itineraries that focus on food, culture and travel combined. Her customization becomes a once in a lifetime experiences for her travelers.

Travel by design is more than a travel company. Instead, it's a concept bringing authentic experiences to each individual traveler. Every itinerary is designed to connect the experience with the essence of the place and its' people. "My father, a restaurateur, really had one thing on his mind-great food. So we traveled the world in search of exotic dining experiences, "said Zacks, founder. "Today we call this style of travel "experiential;" however, back then my father considered these trips as part of our education, as we hopped from one continent to another, dining with locals in their cultural establishments."

It was Zacks' own childhood adventures that led her on the journey to discovering Travel by design. Today destinations have reached both near and far with trips to the Napa Valley, Brussels, Bruges, Lyon, Lima, and more. Each experience is further brought to life by the accompanying chef.
Zacks designs her trips based on each chef's personality and epicurean drive. Her continued passion or food and travel lead her to not only some of the finest restaurants, but also to the small culinary artisans around the globe. From chocolatiers to strudel makers, olive millers to cheese mongers these are the people that truly make each trip unique, as it becomes a genuine cultural experience.

Travel by design itineraries include, all travel expenses except for airfare. Most destinations include inside looks at places not typically open to the public. From private wineries and breweries to truffle farms to private homes where cooking classes take place, its all part of the Travel by design experience. >