Giada's Weekend Getaways

Are you a food lover looking for a weekend getaway? Then join Giada De Laurentiis as she heads to ideal locales for three-day, food-filled weekends. From LA to NYC, Seattle to Cabo, Jackson Hole to Miami, Giada is searching for the inside scoop on local activities and must-try eats in each town.

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Giada De Laurentiis

Born in Rome, Giada grew up in a large Italian family where the culture of food was a staple in and of itself. She has an impressive background of culinary training and a unique, personable charm, and she is a globally revered celebrity chef who continues to prove her skill and accessibility with her expanding presence.

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New Orleans

Giada De Laurentiis lays out the perfect food filled three-day weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. From a crawfish eating lesson to dining on Creole perfections at Delmonico¹s, Giada takes in the sights and tastes of New Orleans: hopping on a boat for a swamp tour, getting her fortune told. and taking a bite out of the biggest crepe in the world.

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Washington, D.C.

Giada De Laurentiis hits our nation's capital for a three-day food filled weekend in Washington, D.C. It is a jam
packed vacation filled with visits to a famous crab shack, French cuisine at Citronelle, and an eclectic tapas menu at
Cafe Atlantico.

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Santa Barbara

Giada De Laurentiis hits the beach and lays out the perfect food filled three-day weekend in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. A scenic drive from LA finds her grabbing a scoop of the best ice cream in the world at McConnell's, feasting on local flavor at Bouchon, and waiting in line for a beachside table at the Brown Pelican.

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London

Giada De Laurentiis crosses the pond to experience London, England in a three-day food filled weekend. From a fashionable high tea at the Berkeley where the scones and sandwiches are ready to wear to a traditional English Countryside lunch at Bumpkin, it s great ole Britain with a modern twist.

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Paris

Giada goes back to her culinary roots when she takes a Saturday cooking course at Le Cordon Bleu. A trip to her favorite Italian trattoria, Restaurant Rue Cherche Midi brings back memories while a visit to the top of the Arc de Triomph provides panoramic views of the city of light.

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Vegas

Giada makes her way down the strip and hits the outdoor casino on the Wynn followed by a chic Zen meal at Treasure Island's Social House. The adrenaline rush only gets better with a driving lesson at the Richard Petty Driving Experience and a helicopter tour over the lights of Las Vegas.

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Martha's Vineyard

Giada De Laurentiis lays out the perfect food filled three-day weekend in Martha's Vineyard. Including: steamed Larsen's lobsters, the best fried clams on the East Coast, Balance Restaurant in Oak Bluffs and the Midnight Farm.

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Colorado Rockies

Giada makes a road trip from the Mile High City to the mountains. With a raft trip to an Asian-Latin fusion meal at Zengom, Rocky Mountain trout at Sweet Basil, a night on the mountain above Beaver Creek at Beano's Cabin and elk hash at Bivan's.

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The Hamptons

Giada De Laurentiis heads to the tip of Long Island and the beautiful Hamptons. She makes stops at Nick and Toni's and Dreesen's Donuts, takes a canoe trip across Georgica Pond and enjoys organic cuisine at Babette's, the Bridgehampton's corn maze and Greek food at Trata.

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Bermuda

Giada heads to beautiful Bermuda for a three-day, food-filled weekend. She tries Bermuda's signature rum cake and dines on Bermudian rockfish for dinner at the Seahorse Grill. Toss in island cod fish cakes with a twist at Ascots, Dover Sole served up tableside at the Newport Room, a journey through the Island's Crystal Cave and a swim with dolphins.

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Boston

Giada experiences the flavor of historic Boston. She samples classic seafood at Great Bay, homemade goodies at Flour Bakery, and dinner at Oleana, then strolls Newbury Street and enjoys a lively brunch at Sonsie.

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Vancouver

Giada visits our neighbors to the North in awe-inspiring Vancouver, Canada.

She experiences the local cuisine at distinguished restaurant Lumiere, takes a shaky walk across the Capliano Suspension Bridge, visits the Salt Tasting Room and enjoys the Indian cuisine created with homemade spices at Vij's.

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Maui

Host Giada De Laurentiis experiences a three day weekend filled with beautiful scenery and cuisine in Maui, Hawaii. Giada makes the beautiful drive to Paia to experience Hawaiian dining and the incredible views at Mama's Fish House. Then it's paddle surfing at Wailea Point followed by lunch at the Haliimaile General Store. The trip wouldn't be complete without a flight over the island by helicopter and dinner overlooking pineapples fields at Plantation House.

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