August 19, 2020

The Best of Colombia: Bogota, Medellin, the Coffee Triangle, Cartagena & More

Read about the highlights of our latest trip through Colombia, including Bogota, Medellin, the Coffee Triangle, Cartagena and more.

Destinations: Colombia, Latin America

Tags: Artisans of Leisure, Bogota, Cartagena, Cartagena tours, Cocora Valley, coffee, coffee plantation, coffee tours, Coffee Triangle, Colombia, Colombia culinary tours, Colombia tours, culinary tours, hiking, Medellin, private Colombia tours, Tayrona National Park

August 14, 2020

Private Literary Tours of England

England is an incredible destination for literature lovers, full of landmark literary sites that bring to life favorite authors and characters. Read about some of our favorite literary destinations throughout the country that we can incorporate into any private Artisans of Leisure tour of England.

Destinations: England, Europe, UK

Tags: Artisans of Leisure, Bath, Beatrix Potter, Cornwall, England, English country houses, English gardens, English heritage homes, Four Seasons Hampshire, Hampshire, Harry Potter film studios, Harry Potter tours, Highclere Castle, Jane Austen, Kent, Lake District, literary tours, London, luxury England tours, Oxford, private England tours, private London tours, Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon, Surrey, Wordsworth, Yorkshire

July 15, 2020

A Visit to the Franciscan Church & Monastery in Dubrovnik, Croatia

One of our favorite historic places for a private tour in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is the Franciscan Church and Monastery, a 14th-century complex that’s a microcosm of the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. The still-active monastery has a celebrated Romanesque cloister, an impressive library and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating pharmacies.

Destinations: Croatia, Europe

Tags: architecture tours, Artisans of Leisure, Croatia tours, Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik tours, historic architecture, luxury Croatia tours, museum tours, Old Pharmacy Museum, private Dubrovnik tours, traditional medicine, UNESCO World Heritage Site

July 9, 2020

Culture, Food, Nature & Luxury in Laos

Enchanting Luang Prabang on the banks of the Mekong River in Laos is one of our favorite towns in Southeast Asia for deeply traditional culture, well-preserved historic architecture, gilded Buddhist temples and flavorful cuisine.

Destinations: Asia, Laos, Southeast Asia

Tags: Artisans of Leisure, Asia tours, Asian food, Buddhism, buddhist temples, cooking classes, crafts, culinary tours, food, hiking, Laos, Laos tours, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang tours, luxury Laos tours, luxury Southeast Asia tours, Mekong River, private Luang Prabang tours, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia tours, textiles, UNESCO World Heritage Site

July 7, 2020

Beekeeping: Visit a Renowned Apiary in Slovenia

Beekeeping is an important part of Slovenian cultural heritage and national identity, and a private visit to an apiary is a great way to experience traditional rural life in Slovenia.

Destinations: Europe, Slovenia

Tags: activities, apiculture, Artisans of Leisure, beekeeping, bees, culinary tours, exclusive, folk art, food and wine tours, holistic therapies, honey, luxury Slovenia tours, private Slovenia tours, Slovenia, Slovenia tours, Slovenian beekeeping, tours

June 26, 2020

The Best of Vietnam

Vietnam offers something for everyone—incredible food, ancient traditions, beautiful scenery, beautiful resorts, and endless opportunities to explore historic and cultural sites.

Destinations: Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam

Tags: Artisans of Leisure, Asia tours, Asian culinary tours, Cu Chi Tunnels, culinary tours, culinary travel, food markets, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, luxury tours, luxury Vietnam tours, Marble Mountains, market tours, private tours, Saigon, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Southeast Asia tours, UNESCO World Heritage, Vespa tours, Vietnam, Vietnam food tours, Vietnamese food

May 26, 2020

Iconic Australia

Read about some of our favorite iconic destinations and experiences in Australia, including a helicopter flight over Sydney, learning about Aboriginal culture at Uluru, exploring the ancient Daintree Rainforest and staying at an exclusive resort in the Great Barrier Reef.

Destinations: Australia

Tags: Aboriginal, Aboriginal art, active Australia tours, active touring, Artisans of Leisure, Australia, Australia family tours, Australia luxury tours, Australia tour operators, Australia tours, Ayers Rock, coral reefs, cultural Australia tours, Daintree, Daintree Rainforest, desert safari, Downunder, family tours, family travel, Great Barrier Reef, helicopter excursions, Kata Tjuta, Lizard Island, Longitude 131, luxury active tours, luxury Australia tours, luxury travel, Outback, private Australia tours, Royal Botanic Garden of Sydney, scuba diving, Silky Oaks Lodge, snorkeling, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Sydney tours, tropical beach vacations, Tropical North Queensland, Uluru, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wildlife tours