A leading exporter of some of the world’s finest tea for over a century, Sri Lanka offers incredible tea touring amid the iconic landscapes of the Hill Country in the UNESCO-listed Central Highlands. For travelers on our private Sri Lanka tours, we arrange exclusive tea experiences, including tea tastings, tea factory visits, guided hikes through tea estates, meetings with local tea planters and more.

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Oshogatsu (New Year) is one of Japan’s most important holidays. For travelers on our private Japan tours, it offers a unique opportunity to experience an atmospheric holiday steeped in Buddhist and Shinto traditions.

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Liberty London is one of the most iconic luxury department stores in England. At the forefront of British design for over a century, it’s renowned for its richly patterned fabrics, refined furnishings and collaborations with leading artists and designers. 

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We’ve recently returned from beautiful Argentina, a wonderful destination for travelers interested in spectacular landscapes, great food and wine, sophisticated cultural touring, amazing outdoor activities and luxury hotels in stunning settings.

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On our most recent visit to Avignon, we saw OTHONIEL COSMOS or the Ghosts of Love, an incredible city-wide installation by French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, a reflection of the city’s dynamic between its historic legacy and modern creativity.

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Maison Auer, one of the oldest confiseries (confectionary shops) in Nice, is known for its beautifully preserved 19th-century interior as well as its exquisite candied fruits and handcrafted chocolates.

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Across southern Italy, the centuries-old tradition of elaborate presepi (nativity scenes) is a distinctive and enduring expression of the region’s artistic and devotional culture. Among the most renowned nativity traditions are the lavish and theatrical tableaux from Naples, which depict an entire cross section of Neapolitan life alongside familiar biblical characters.

Artisans of Leisure takes travelers to the studios of renowned artisans who make nativity scenes in Naples, Puglia and Sicily.

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Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, the excavated site of a sophisticated Roman port town. Preserved under volcanic ash for centuries after the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a captivating window into daily life in ancient Rome.

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