January 19, 2021

The Hospices de Beaune in Burgundy, France

The Hospices de Beaune, located in the legendary Burgundy wine region in France, is an architectural gem with a unique history.

Destinations: Europe, France

Tags: art touring, Beaune, Burgundy, Burgundy tours, Burgundy wine tours, food and wine tours, France luxury tours, France wine tours, French wine, historic architecture, Hospices de Beaune, museums, wine, wine tours

January 11, 2021

The Tokyo Toilet: A Contemporary Architecture Project in Japan

Japanese culture takes design seriously, so it’s not surprising that even the most prosaic Japanese buildings can be thought-provoking, including The Tokyo Toilet project.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: accessible, accessible travel, architecture, architecture tours, contemporary architecture, design, Fumihiko Maki, Japan, Japan tours, Japanese, Japanese culture, public art, Shigeru Ban, Tadao Ando, Tokyo, Tokyo architecture, Tokyo Toilet, Tokyo tours

December 30, 2020

The Best of Lithuania

Nearly everyone who visits Lithuania says the same thing: “What a cool place, I had no idea!”

Destinations: Baltics, Europe, Lithuania

Tags: amber, Baltics, Baroque, crafts, culture, heritage, Jewish, Jewish tours, Lithuania, Lithuania tours, UNESCO, Vilnius tours

December 28, 2020

Iconic Image: the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are a bucket-list destination for many travelers and a highlight of any visit to Egypt. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Egypt tours that include the highlights of the country.

Destinations: Egypt, Middle East

Tags: ancient, ancient Egypt tours, bucket list travel, Cairo, camel ride, Egypt family tours, Egypt tours, Egyptologist, family travel, Giza, history, luxury Egypt tours, pyramids, ruins, Sound and Light, Sphinx, tours, UNESCO World Heritage Site

December 17, 2020

Over-the-top African Safaris: New Lodge Openings

An African safari is one of our favorite travel experiences. Enjoy these photos of some of our favorite new, recently reopened and soon-to-open camps.

Destinations: Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

Tags: Africa, African safaris, animals, exclusive, family travel, honeymoons, hotels, luxury Africa tours, luxury hotels, luxury lodges, private charters, safari, safari lodges, Singita, tented camp, wildlife

December 15, 2020

Jerusalem’s Old City

One of the best places to discover the fascinating layers of Jerusalem’s history and culture is in the walled Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Destinations: Israel, Middle East

Tags: archaeology, ceramics, Christian, Christian tours, church, heritage tours, history, Israel, Israel tours, Jerusalem, Jerusalem tours, Jewish, Jewish tours, Muslim, Muslim tours, religious, Stations of the Cross

December 14, 2020

The Best of South Korea: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan & Jeju Island

Read about our favorite places and experiences in South Korea, including touring ancient Buddhist temples and royal palaces, shopping for traditional crafts and trendy K-pop items, taking tasting tours of Korean cuisine, touring contemporary art and architecture, and seeing spectacular landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Destinations: Asia, Korea, South Korea

Tags: architecture, art tours, Asia tours, Buddhism, Busan, contemporary architecture, contemporary art, cooking classes, crafts, culinary tours, design, food, food tours, Gyeongju, Jeju Island, Korea tours, Korean food, luxury travel, pop culture tours, Seoul, South Korea, Tadao Ando, temple cuisine, UNESCO

December 8, 2020

ARoS Aarhus Art Museum & the Highlights of Aarhus, Denmark

For art and architecture lovers visiting Denmark, Aarhus on the country’s Jutland peninsula is a great destination. A highlight of Aarhus is the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, one of the largest art museums in Scandinavia.

Destinations: Denmark, Europe, Scandinavia

Tags: Aarhus, Aarhus tours, ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, art and design tours, art museums, Artisans of Leisure, contemporary art, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tours, Den Gamle By, Denmark tours, Jelling Stone and Mounds, modern architecture, Moesgaard Museum, open-air museum, rainbow, Scandinavia, Scandinavian design, UNESCO World Heritage Site