Sugar Coma Events is beyond thrilled to share its first GLOBAL dessert-centric experience, Sugar Coma London & Paris!

You read it right, we’re headed to London, England and Paris, France from October 10-16, 2012 to enjoy SIX days of bakery/patisserie tours and strolls, sight-seeing and an immersion into British and French culture. With a limit of 25 travelers, we expect the trip to sell out quickly. Plan NOW to join us!

Though the itinerary will evolve over the course of the next six months, we’ve outlined the structure of the experience below. The itinerary is subject to slight changes during finalization of logistics.

Day 1 : (October 10-11)

Depart Atlanta, GA (or your home base) via a non-stop flight to Paris, France via Delta Airlines

Arrive in Paris, France

Check into the 4-star Hotel Lotti

Rest (as we will arrive in the city at approximately 7 AM)

Lunch*

Culinary Dessert Class and Demonstration

Prix Fixe Group Dinner*

Day 2: (October 12)

Breakfast* Meet Up

Parisian Bakery/Patisserie Crawl (route will be distributed)

Lunch*

Sightseeing (with group members or on your own)

Dinner On Your Own*

Day 3: (October 13)

Second Half of Parisian Bakery/Patisserie Crawl (route will be distributed)

Lunch*

Sightseeing (with group members or on your own)

Prix Fixe Group Dinner*

Day 4: (October 14)

Breakfast* Meet Up

Check out of hotel in Paris

Travel to London from Paris via Eurorail. First-class accommodations will be provided and champagne is available at your own cost. A meal is provided. The trip is approximately 2.5 hours.

Check into the 4-star Sheraton Park Lane Hotel in London

Sightseeing (with group members or on your own)

Dinner On Your Own*

Day 5: (October 15)

Breakfast* Meet Up

Bakery/Patisserie Crawl in London (route will be distributed)

Sightseeing (with group members or on your own)

Group Prix Fixe Farewell Dinner Party*

Day 6: (October 16)

Depart London for return to United States

* = Traveler is responsible for cost of food and beverages.

As you consider joining us, we are CERTAIN that you have questions. We’ve outlined several that we have anticipated. Please note: a valid passport and passport identification number are required during the registration/deposit process.

  • What is the cost of the Sugar Coma London & Paris?  Based on double occupancy and for travel from Atlanta, the cost of the package is $3400 per traveling adult. Single occupancy is $4200 per traveling adult. The following elements are included in the package: Roundtrip n0n-stop air, hotel, Delta Airlines’ taxes and fees, ground transportation (with the exception of public transportation during city tours) and travel insurance. Should you not live in Atlanta, our partner travel agency, H Kay Travel, will work directly with you to book a comparable flight from your location; there may be a slight cost differential that you will pay directly to the travel agent.  You also have the option of flying directly to Atlanta (if, for example, your city is not a Delta Airlines hub) to leave with the group. You will incur direct expenses for the additional flight that are not included in this package. Our travel agency will be happy to work with you to ensure the most economical and timely options.
  • May I bring a child on this trip?  At this time, Sugar Coma London & Paris is an adult-only experience.  All travelers must be 21 or older.
  • What if I do not have a travel partner? You have two great options! The first is that we will provide roommate matching with other solo travelers in the group. We will facilitate introductions and if the level of comfort mutually acceptable, we will pair both travelers together on our rooming list. With such an intimate group, we are certain that we can get all squared away. Should you prefer to travel alone, the single occupancy rate is $4200. You will declare your situation during the initial registration process.
  • Tell me more about the Bakery/Patisserie tours. Sugar Coma Events prides ourselves on curating memorable dessert-tasting experiences.  Since the tours are the crux of the experience, we will work with our global network of pastry chefs, bakers, confectionary artists, bloggers and foodies to create a mostly walking tour to seek out the most delicious desserts in Paris and London.  The routes will be pre-determined and presented in a guide-like directory.  We’ve quite a bit of ground to cover in short amounts of time so we will spend about 15-20 minutes in each shop and our local hosts/translators will introduce the sweet spots, staff and we’ll commence with tastings. You’ll have an opportunity to purchase goods at the conclusion of each stop.
  • Am I required to stay with the travel group at all times? Absolutely not! For many, this will be a trip of a lifetime. If you’ll notice, there is a fair amount of time allotted for sightseeing, shopping, visiting local friends and family, et al. Though we’ll cover our group communication plan in a few months, we simply ask that a “buddy” knows where you are should you opt to explore in either of the cities. As it relates to dining, we will put together a few group dinner parties over the course of our trip but attendance is not required.
  • Will there be a central location to receive updates/communication about the trip? Yes! We will send monthly updates and for those who are social media-savvy, we will invite you to a private Facebook group. These media will be utilized to communicate upcoming deadlines and tips that may be helpful as you plan for departure.
  • Can I use rewards points to upgrade my air travel and/or hotel?  As our rates are based on a group commitment, rewards points will not affect the pricing for air or hotel expenses.  Should you opt to upgrade your flight, you are surely welcomed to work directly with the airline within a few days’ departure or at the airport.
  • Can use airline discounts such as “buddy” passes or vouchers? As mentioned above, the package price is based on a certain number of complete packages being booked. Though it seems that applying a buddy pass or voucher might save on your individual costs, it ultimately increases the packages of all other travelers. If you are seeking a la carte pricing, this particular trip might not be a good fit for you.
  • How can I secure my reservation to travel? A $500 non-refundable deposit (which is applied to the cost of the package) is due no later than 11:59 PM EST on February 29, 2012.  Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made regarding this deadline. On the 20th of each month, you will be invoiced in SIX equal installments that must be paid by the last day of each month. After the initial deposit has been paid,  the 2012 installments will be due on: March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31 and August 31. No exceptions can be made to these dates.
  • Is there a refund policy? Yes. Should you opt out of the trip, you will forfeit the $500 non-refundable deposit. Any payments made after that will be returned minus 25% plus a $50 administrative fee.
  • I have additional questions. How can I reach Sugar Coma Events? We are happy to answer any questions that may not have been covered. Do feel welcomed to email us at . We will respond promptly!