Press Releases

Exclusive new tours offer unrivaled access to traditional Japanese crafts and artisans

New York, March 6, 2017 – Leading luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce two new comprehensive tours designed for travelers who want an in-depth exploration of traditional art, craft and design in Japan: The Art of Japan and Ceramics Tour of Japan. Artisans of Leisure is known for its private, customized Japan tours, all of which are designed by in-house Japan experts who have spent years living and traveling in Japan. Read more…

Exclusive preview of new private tours around the world

New York, November 14, 2016 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce the debut of 12 new and unique private tours in locations around the world. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure’s new private tours feature the best of Colombia

New York, September 21, 2016 – Leading luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce new private tours that feature the best of Colombia. These new luxury tours include Colombia’s top destinations—Cartagena, Bogota, Medellin, the Coffee Triangle and Tayrona National Park—and introduce travelers to the country’s beautiful colonial-era architecture, coffee culture and production, incredible pre-Columbian gold ornaments and archaeological finds, fascinating history, fun nightlife, contemporary style, dramatic landscapes from mountains to jungle to sea, and much more. Read more…

New luxury tours feature South Korea’s culture, style and cuisine

New York, August 4, 2016 – Leading luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce new and updated private tours in South Korea that emphasize authentic Korean culture and traditions. Travelers will experience the country’s best food, art, architecture, music, fashion, design, natural attractions and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Read more…

12 new private tours focused on food, art, design, family activities and luxury

New York, June 23, 2016 – Leading luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce a new series of private cultural tours in Mexico that are ideal for food and culture lovers, families, honeymooners and individual travelers. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure’s new tours feature the best of the Emirates

New York, January 20, 2016 – Leading luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure has launched all-new tours of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates for 2016, featuring the best of Dubai, the nearby desert and Abu Dhabi. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure’s new private “Essence of Italy” tour features Expo Milan 2015

New York, December 17, 2014 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce the launch of Essence of Italy – Expo Milan 2015, an exclusive new tour that combines a privately guided visit to Expo Milan 2015 with touring elsewhere in Italy, including Florence, Tuscany, Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Capri. The tour is private, for individual travelers, and can depart on any date during the Expo’s run from May 1 through October 31, 2015. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure announces new art-and-design-focused tour of Morocco

New York, December 10, 2015 – Seeing beautiful geometric tile mosaics, shopping for handicrafts and eating from authentic earthenware tagines are essential parts of visiting Morocco for most travelers. But learning the art of stucco and tilework from respected craftsmen, gaining unparalleled access to top design studios and spinning your own tagine with a master potter? These are just a few of the unique insider experiences that distinguish Artisans of Leisure’s new Arts & Crafts of Morocco tour from typical Moroccan itineraries. Read more…

Top gastronomic experiences and incredible culinary access around the world

New York, November 2, 2015 – Artisans of Leisure, the leader in private luxury travel, has been on the cutting edge of culinary travel for over a decade. Staffed by a group of in-house foodies, food writers, cooks and culinary travel experts, the company continues to expand its culinary tours around the world. With an international network of culinary experts, acclaimed chefs, food historians and writers, Artisans of Leisure arranges tours featuring unrivaled access, customization and luxury. Read more…

The ultimate private tour for foodies visiting Peru

New York, June 24, 2015 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce the launch of Culinary Tour of Peru, a new, food-focused private tour that immerses sophisticated travelers in Peru’s culinary and cultural traditions. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure’s new tours include the best of the region’s food, culture, design, nature and luxury

New York, April 16, 2015 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure has launched an exclusive new series of private tours featuring the very best of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Read more…

One-of-a-kind tours make creative gift ideas for the holidays

New York, October 29, 2014 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure announces its 2014 Luxury Travel Gift Guide. A selection of new tours and perennial favorites, the list is sure to inspire and delight sophisticated travelers wanting the best wherever they travel. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure announces updated private tours in Spain and beyond

New York, September 16, 2014 – Behind-the-scenes tours of Spain’s top soccer stadiums. Insider shopping tours of Barcelona’s design districts. A private paella-making class in a farmhouse near Valencia. These are a few of the exclusive activities included in luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure’s newly expanded private Spain tours. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure announces exclusive new private Sri Lanka tours

New York, June 5, 2014 – Luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is excited to announce the launch of new private Sri Lanka tours. The trips are filled with authentic, hands-on experiences that capture the best of the beautiful island country. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure announces updated private Sicily tours for 2014

New York, Feb. 20, 2014 – Lunch with a duchess in her seaside palazzo. A private cooking lesson with a renowned Sicilian cookbook author. Meeting a member of the Italian royalty and touring her exquisite Mediterranean garden. These are a few of the exclusive activities included in luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure’s all-new 2014 private Sicily tours. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure selects favorite destinations for celebrating the Thanksgiving season overseas with family or friends

New York, NY, September 24, 2013 – Every year, Artisans of Leisure receives requests from travelers who want to travel overseas around the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s an ideal time for a quick getaway for family or friends who want to celebrate the tradition in a creative way. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure’s new luxury Holland tours feature the best of Amsterdam and beyond

New York, NY, August 7, 2013 – New York-based luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure has just launched an exclusive new series of private tours in Holland with an emphasis on Amsterdam. Read more…

Luxury travel company celebrates a decade of providing private, insider tours around the world

New York, NY, June 18, 2013 – New York-based luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure is celebrating a decade as the go-to travel company for affluent, sophisticated travelers. Read more…

Artisans of Leisure provides global assistance to travelers with special diets or food allergies

New York, NY, October 20, 2011 – A gluten-free dinner with geisha in Japan, kosher meal delivery to hotels in Tuscany, a vegetarian dinner at an ancient monastery in Vietnam—these are a few of the recent dining experiences luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure has arranged for travelers with dietary restrictions. Read more…

New tours offer access to the world’s top culinary experiences

New York, NY, July 12, 2011 – A private cooking class in the farmhouse kitchen of a renowned cookbook writer in Sicily, an early morning tour of a busy food market in Bali with a local chef, private wine tasting in the chateaux of Burgundy and Bordeaux, sake tasting in Tokyo with a world renowned expert, dining with a family of royal chefs in India, private cooking classes at Istanbul’s premier culinary academy—these are just a few of the unique activities featured in the private culinary tours offered by luxury tour operator Artisans of Leisure for 2011–2012. Read more…