December 19, 2018

Hagia Sophia: Layers of History in Istanbul

Artisans of Leisure arranges private, expert-led tours of the Hagia Sophia, one of the most important cultural sites in Istanbul and a highlight of any visit.

Destinations: Europe, Turkey

Tags: architecture, Artisans of Leisure, Aya Sofya, Byzantine, Byzantine mosaics, Christian, church, cultural travel, family travel, Hagia Sophia, hammam, history, history tours, Islamic design, Istanbul, Istanbul tours, luxury Istanbul tours, luxury travel, luxury Turkey tours, mosaic, mosque, Muslim, private art tours, private Turkey tours, Turkey, Turkey tours, Turkish bath

December 12, 2018

Exploring Malta, A Jewel of the Mediterranean

Malta is a wonderful destination for travelers interested in exploring this tiny country with a big history.

Destinations: Europe, Malta

Tags: active touring, architecture, art, art tours, Artisans of Leisure, Blue Grotto, cooking classes, cuisine, culinary travel, Europe, family travel, family vacations, food, garden tours, gardens, Gozo, history, hotels, islands, landscapes, luxury, luxury hotels, luxury Malta tours, luxury tours, luxury travel, Malta, Malta and Sicily tours, Malta tours, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, nature, private, private Malta tours, private tours, private Valletta tours, Rabat, scenery, tours, travel, UNESCO, Valletta, Valletta tours

November 1, 2018

Ashley Isaacs Ganz on The Best of Ireland

We asked Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz to share some favorite experiences in Ireland based on her most recent visit to this beautiful country. Read more about her tour and the best of Ireland. Q.) Tell us about your trip. Where did you go? I traveled all over the country, and I also […]

Destinations: Europe, Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK

Tags: antiques, art, art collections, Ashford Castle, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Ballyfin, Ballymaloe, Belfast, Birr Castle, Book of Kells, brewery, castle hotels, ceramics, Cliffs of Moher, cooking classes, Cork, crystal, culinary travel, design, Dingle Peninsula, distillery, Dublin, Dublin tours, falconry, family travel, garden tours, Giant's Causeway, hiking, interiors, Ireland, Ireland tours, Irish, Irish farms, Irish food, Irish pubs, Jewish touring, libraries, luxury castle hotels, luxury hotels, luxury Ireland tours, luxury travel, markets, nature, Northern Ireland, peace, pottery, pubs, Ring of Kerry, ruins, shopping tours, Titanic, walking tours, wildlife, world's best libraries

October 31, 2018

The Best of Singapore: Food, Architecture, Crazy Rich Asians Tours & More

Artisans of Leisure arranges exclusive private tours of Singapore focusing on its fascinating history, culture, architecture, cuisine and more.

Destinations: Asia, Singapore, Southeast Asia

Tags: architecture, art, art tours, Artisans of Leisure, Asia, Asia tours, Asian culinary tours, botanic gardens, Crazy Rich Asians, Crazy Rich Asians tour, Crazy Rich Asians tours, culinary tours, culinary travel, design, food, foodie tours, garden tours, gardens, Gardens by the Bay, luxury, luxury Asia tours, luxury garden tours, luxury hotels, luxury resorts, luxury Singapore tours, luxury tours, luxury travel, Marina Bay Sands, Peranakan, private garden tours, private Singapore tours, private tours, restaurants, shopping, shopping tours, Singapore, Singapore culinary tours, Singapore foodie tours, Singapore tours, Supertree Grove, tours, travel, UNESCO

September 27, 2018

Ravello: A Luxurious Retreat on the Amalfi Coast

Ravello on the Amalfi Coast is the perfect luxurious retreat and base for exploring the best of the region.

Destinations: Europe, Italy

Tags: Amalfi Coast, Amalfi Coast tours, art, art tours, cooking lessons, culinary touring, decorative arts tours, family travel, garden tours, gardens, hiking, honeymoon tours, Hotel Caruso, Italian resorts, Italy honeymoon, Italy tours, luxury Europe, luxury Italy tours, luxury spas, Moorish, music, music festivals, Pompeii tours, Ravello, Ravello Music Festival, resorts, romantic, romantic tours, ruins, sailing, shopping, Villa Cimbrone, Villa Rufulo, Wagner, wine tasting

August 23, 2018

Insider Marrakesh & Atlas Mountains

Ashley Isaacs Ganz, founder & CEO of Artisans of Leisure, recently returned to Morocco to visit some of her favorite places, including Marrakesh and the Atlas Mountains. We hope you enjoy this interview with her. Q: Where did you visit on this trip? On this trip I decided to return to Marrakesh and the nearby Atlas […]

Destinations: Africa, Morocco

Tags: Amanjena, architecture, art, art and design tours, art tours, Artisans of Leisure, Ashley Ganz, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Atlas Mountains, Atlas Mountains tours, Berber, Berber carpets, cooking classes, crafts, cuisine, culinary tours, culinary travel, culture, decorative arts, design, family travel, family vacations, food, garden tours, gardens, hiking, hotels, interiors, Kasbah Tamadot, La Mamounia, luxury, luxury hotels, luxury Morocco tours, luxury Morocco travel, luxury resorts, luxury tours, luxury travel, markets, Marrakech, Marrakesh, Marrakesh tours, Moroccan, Moroccan arts, Moroccan crafts, Moroccan cuisine, Moroccan culinary tours, Moroccan food, Moroccan rugs, Morocco, Morocco tours, museums, private cooking class, private tours, shopping, shopping tours, tiles, tours, travel, UNESCO

August 23, 2018

Just Back: The Best of Scotland

For travelers looking for incredible scenery, interesting culture and history, warm hospitality and wonderful luxury hotels, we highly recommend Scotland. Artisans of Leisure travel specialist, Stephanie, just returned from a trip through Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Enjoy these images from her trip. There’s so much to see and do in […]

Destinations: Europe, Scotland, UK

Tags: castle hotels, castles, distilleries, Edinburgh, Gleneagles, golf, golf tours, Harry Potter, Harry Potter Scotland, Harry Potter tours, Highlands, hiking, hiking tours, interiors, Isle of Skye, Jacobite train, luxury Scotland tours, nature, private Scotland tours, royal, Scotland, Scotland tours, whisky, wildlife

August 22, 2018

The Best of the Galapagos & Ecuador

Ecuador is one of our most popular destinations for travelers interested in nature and wildlife. Artisans of Leisure arranges tours for travelers to experience the very best of the Galapagos Islands and the cultural highlights of mainland Ecuador. Enjoy these images of the best of Ecuador from recent trips made in the country by Artisans […]

Destinations: Ecuador, Galapagos, South America

Tags: birds, cruise, Ecuador, Ecuador tours, family travel, fauna, flora, flowers, Galapagos cruises, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos lodges, Galapagos tours, hacienda, luxury cruise, luxury Ecuador tours, nature, South America tours, wildlife