October 15, 2015

Just Back: Insider Peru

We recently returned from an extensive private tour through Peru, one of our favorite destinations for its rich offering of cultural, culinary and adventure experiences. Highlights included Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu (including Huayna Picchu), Cusco, the Nazca Lines and the Bellestas Islands.

Destinations: Peru, South America

Tags: Arequipa, Belmond Miraflores Park, Colca Canyon, cooking class, culinary tours, Cusco, hiking, Hiram Bingham train, Huayna Picchu, Inca ruins, Larco Museum, Lima, local markets, luxury Peru tours, Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu tours, Nazca Lines, Ollantaytambo, Peru active tours, private Peru tours, Sacred Valley, Santa Catalina Monastery, Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa, Tambo Del Inka Resort & Spa, textiles, traditional crafts, UNESCO World Heritage Site, weaving

October 6, 2015

Just Back: An Autumn Visit to Japan

Autumn is one of our favorite times to visit Japan. The fall foliage is spectacular, and the seasonal cuisine is exquisite. We recently returned from an incredible trip through Kyoto, Tokyo and Kanazawa during the peak of Japan’s fall foliage season.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: Asadaya, autumn Japan tour, exclusive, fall foliage, garden tours, gardens, geisha, insider Japan, Japan, Japan culinary tours, Japan food tours, Japan tour, Japanese architecture, Japanese gardens, kaiseki, Kanazawa, Kenrokuen Garden, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto, Kyoto tours, luxury ryokan, luxury ryokans, maples leaves, momiji, onsen, ryokan, Tokyo, Tokyo tours, Yamanaka Onsen, Zen

July 1, 2015

Just Back: Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland & Russia

Artisans of Leisure’s founder and CEO, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, recently returned from an incredible private tour of Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Russia. Read about favorite cultural, scenic and culinary highlights from her trip.

Destinations: Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Sweden

Tags: amber, architecture, art tours, Artipelag, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Baltic States, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tours, design, Estonia, Estonia tours, family travel, Helsinki tours, Hermitage Museum, Louisiana Art Museum, luxury Denmark tours, museums, palaces, Peterhof, private Russia tours, Russia tours, Scandinavia tours, Scandinavian, Scandinavian design, St. Petersburg tours, Stockholm, Stockholm tours, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, Tallinn, Yusupov Palace

June 30, 2015

The Best of South Africa & Rwanda

We recently returned from a trip to South Africa and Rwanda, including beautiful Cape Town, a luxurious wildlife safari in Kruger National Park and gorilla tracking in the mountains of Rwanda.

Destinations: Africa, Rwanda, South Africa

Tags: active touring, African safaris, Cape Dutch architecture, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, gorilla trekking, Johannesburg, Kigali, Kruger National Park, La Residence, luxury safari, luxury safari lodge, luxury safaris, luxury South Africa tours, Nelson Mandela, private Rwanda tours, Rwanda, Rwanda tours, Singita, South Africa, Volcanoes National Park, wildlife safari, wine tasting, wine tours

January 6, 2015

Just Back: Luxury, Culture, Adventure, Jewish History, Design & More in Morocco

Morocco is one of our most popular tour destinations. On our most recent trip through the country, we visited some of our favorite places, including Marrakesh, Essaouira, Casablanca, the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, Fez and Chefchaouen.

Destinations: Africa, Morocco

Tags: Ait Benhaddou, Amanjena, Atlas Mountains, Berber market, Berber villages, Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Dar Ahlam, Essaouira, exclusive Morocco, Fez, Jewish Morocco tour, Jewish tour, Kasbah Tamadot, La Mamounia, local markets, Majorelle Gardens, Marrakesh, medina, Moroccan crafts, Moroccan cuisine, Morocco, Morocco active tours, Morocco desert safari, Morocco shopping tours, Morocco tours, Riad Fes, Sahara Desert, souks, UNESCO World Heritage Site

January 6, 2015

Behind-the-Scenes Culinary and Crafts Touring in Japan

We recently returned from another wonderful trip through Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, a veritable storehouse of traditional Japanese culture, fantastic food, high-quality crafts, historic architecture and beautiful gardens.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: ceramics tours, cooking class, craft tours, geisha, insider Japan, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, Japan crafts tours, Japan culinary tours, Japan food tours, Japanese artisans, Japanese ceramics, Japanese culture, Japanese food, Japanese gardens, kaiseki, Kanazawa, Kayotei, lacquerware, luxury ryokan, luxury ryokans, mingei, Noto Peninsula, onsen, ryokan, washi, Yamanaka Onsen, Yamashiro Onsen

November 14, 2014

Just Back: Bhutan

Bhutan is an ideal destination for travelers wanting to experience very traditional culture and explore beautiful valleys in the foothills of the Himalayas. Read more about highlights of our private Bhutan tours.

Destinations: Asia, Bhutan

Tags: active travel, Aman, Aman resorts, Amankora, artisans, Asia tours, Bhutan, Bhutan tours, Buddhism, buddhist temples, Bumthang, dzongs, hiking, Himalayas, luxury Bhutan tours, markets, Paro, prayer wheels, Punakha, stupa, Thimphu, Tiger's Nest

November 11, 2014

From Our Travelers: A Kenya & Tanzania Safari Tour

A family that has traveled with us many times shared these photos from their recent Artisans of Leisure private luxury safari tour through East Africa, including Ngorongoro Crater and the Singita Grumeti Reserves (Serengeti) in Tanzania and in the Maasai Mara in Kenya

Destinations: Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

Tags: Africa luxury safaris, Africa tour, East Africa tour, family safari tour, family safaris, family travel, game drive, Kenya, Kenya tours, luxury African safaris, luxury Kenya tours, luxury safari, luxury safari lodges, luxury safaris, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Singita, Singita lodges, Tanzania, Tanzania tours, wildlife tour