March 4, 2022

Our Favorite James Bond Filming Locations

Stunning international locations have been a hallmark of James Bond films since Dr. No initiated the franchise in 1962. In the years since, the stylish spy has pursued renegades and romance in an estimated 60 countries. Read about some of our favorite James Bond filming locations around the world.

February 22, 2022

Postcard from Our Travelers: Just Back from Jordan

Artisans of Leisure travelers just returned from an incredible private Jordan tour. They visited highlights of Jordan including Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Enjoy these photos from their trip!

Destinations: Jordan, Middle East

Tags: adventure tours, Amman, Amman tours, ancient history, ancient ruins, Berber, bucket list travel, camel ride, desert camps, desert tours, exclusive tours, Jerash, Jordan, Jordan and Israel tour, Jordan tours, luxury Jordan tours, Middle East tours, Petra, Petra by Night, Petra tours, private Jordan tours, private tours, Roman ruins, ruins, stargazing, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum tours

February 16, 2022

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in England

Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee taking place in the United Kingdom this year will demonstrate British pomp and pageantry at their best. Artisans of Leisure can arrange private England tours that incorporate the Platinum Jubilee events and festivities and private tours of places related to the queen and the British monarchy.

Destinations: England, Europe, UK

Tags: afternoon tea, British, British royal family, England, England tours, English history, English history tours, exclusive London tours, London, London tours, luxury England tours, palace tours, Platinum Jubilee, private England tours, private London tours, Queen Elizabeth II, royal, The Queen, The Ritz London, Tower of London, Trooping the Colour, UK tours, VIP tours, Westminster Abbey

February 7, 2022

Seeing Ancient Ruins and the Corinth Canal in Greece

A touring highlight when transferring between Athens and the luxurious Amanzoe resort in Greece is the opportunity to see ancient ruins in Corinth as well as the Corinth Canal, a marvel of 19th-century engineering.

Destinations: Europe, Greece

Tags: Amanzoe, ancient Greece, ancient history, ancient ruins, Athens, Athens excursions, classical Greece, Corinth, Corinth Canal, Corinth ruins, family tour of Greece, Greece, Greece mainland tours, Greece tours, Greek history tours, Peloponnese, Peloponnese tours, private Greece tours, ruins, tours

January 31, 2022

Private Perfume-Making Lessons in Grasse, France

The hillside town of Grasse in the South of France is renowned as the perfume capital of the world. Artisans of Leisure can arrange private tours of the leading perfumeries and a private lesson to create a custom scent.

Destinations: Europe, France

Tags: Cote d'Azur, exclusive France tours, Eze, family activities, family travel France, France, France luxury tours, France tours, French perfume, French Riviera, French Riviera tours, Grasse, Grasse perfume, learning, Paris, perfume, perfume lesson, perfume tours, Provence, scent, south of France

January 25, 2022

Favorite Family Activities in Japan

Japan is an ideal family destination with incredible experiences for all ages and interests. Read about our favorite family activities and experiences in Japan that can be incorporated into any of our private Japan tours.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: Arashiyama, castles, family vacations, Fushimi Inari, Ghibli Museum, Hiroshima, hot springs, Japan culinary tours, Japan family tours, Japan food tours, Japan tours, Japan traditional arts, Japan travel, Japanese artisans, Japanese castles, Japanese crafts, Japanese culture, Japanese culture tours, Japanese ryokan, kimono, Kyoto, Kyoto tours, luxury ryokan, Miyajima, Mount Fuji, Mount Koya, pop culture, ryokan, shinkansen, sumo, sushi, swords, temple stay, Tokyo tours

January 14, 2022

Interiors & Architecture: A Private Tour of Bayt al-Suhaymi in Cairo, Egypt

Bayt al-Suhaymi is a beautiful house museum in Cairo, Egypt. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the interiors and architecture as part of our luxury Egypt tours.

Destinations: Egypt, Middle East

Tags: architecture, Bayt al-Suhaymi, Cairo, Cairo tours, decorative arts, Egypt, Egypt tour, Egypt tours, history, house museum, interiors, Islamic design, Middle East tours, Ottoman architecture, private Egypt tours, private tour, social history

January 11, 2022

Highlights of Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, the riverside capital of Georgia, offers visitors a captivating mix of rich history, eclectic architecture, and superb food and wine. It’s the perfect introduction to Georgia and a highlight of our private Georgia tours.

Destinations: Central Asia, Georgia

Tags: architecture, architecture tours, bath house, Central Asia tours, Christian tours, Christianity, food and wine tours, food tours, Georgia, Georgia food tours, Georgia Jewish tours, Georgia tours, Georgian cuisine, Georgian wine, historic architecture, history, hot springs, Jewish tours, Kakheti, Narikala Fortress, private Georgia tours, private Tbilisi tours, religious heritage, Tbilisi, Tbilisi Old Town, Tbilisi tours, thermal baths, traditional crafts, Uplistsikhe, wine tours, wineries