Worth Tasting - Fort Myers, Florida

Stephen Fries and Christopher Bartlett, food and culinary travel columnists, and board members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, will host this engaging and exciting three-day getaway November 7 to 10, 2025 that is absolutely “Worth Tasting.”

This all-inclusive culinary adventure will fully immerse guests in all there is to savor and explore in historic, downtown Fort Myers. From a sunset cruise upon the river to an exclusive author, “cookbook luncheon” in The Workshop – culinary theater at the food-focused Luminary Hotel & Co.

Spending time in Fort Myers will include a culinary walking tour of this vibrant and colorful district with bites and sips, plus time for shopping in the eclectic and charming, local shops along the way. A guided tour of the Edison & Ford – Winter Estates and Museum is a delight while being highly informative both about these iconic American inventors and innovations in the area. Plenty of time will be spent touring and sampling many of the seven unique, food & beverage outlets here on property at Luminary Hotel & Co. From the delectable Silver King Ocean Brasserie to the riverfront facing, Oxbow Bar & Grill, this hotel has a extraordinary commitment to culinary that is both exemplary and impressive.

Worth Tasting: Will include a breakfast each morning; one at Ella Mae’s Diner, one at Dean Street Coffee Roastery, plus a brunch at Beacon Social Drinkery. Together, we’ll celebrate “social hour” all three days from a rooftop terrace to an historic, local favorite watering hole, plus unforgettable dinners on nights one and three. The evening of day two will offer guests time to find that perfect spot to enjoy dinner on their own. The culinary delights highlighted here are included with this “Worth Tasting” delicious getaway. This package must be booked along with your room reservation.

$995 – Plus Room. 3 night stay minimum required

*Plus+One Extra Day $245 – plus room. 1 additional room night required

Stay with us, and linger a little while longer.

Who wants to say goodbye when there‘s a fun- and-food-filled, “bonus” day to remain and play together, as we dive even a bit more “hyper-local” for lunch, check out local art, the history museum or renown theater, all before one-more “social hour” and delicious dinner at a couple local favorites respectively. Plus one more breakfast, because who doesn’t love breakfast, and we get one more chance to sip, and savor, and reminisce about the fantastic four days we’ve spent together making new memories, while creating new bonds between us.
Once you have purchased your ticket(s), please book your room using the link below:

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1748627181953&key=GRP&phoenix=true

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