The summer season is ideal for staying at iconic luxury resorts, spending time outdoors in beautiful landscapes, escaping to cooler parts of the world and enjoying immersive cultural experiences. Contact Artisans of Leisure to plan a private, customized and luxurious summer trip.

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Cool-weather destinations are increasingly in demand during the high summer season, with travelers prioritizing “coolcations” in the milder climates of northern Europe over the hotter temperatures of the Mediterranean. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours in favorite destinations that are less hot during the summer months.

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Photos of the Northern Lights and more, taken by an Artisans of Leisure traveler taken during a private luxury tour of Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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Synonymous with the Golden Age of travel, luxury train journeys evoke the romance of a bygone era in a way that few other experiences do. Read more about our favorite luxury train journeys that we can incorporate into our customized private tours around the world.

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Highlights from our visit to Iceland and Norway, including active and cultural  touring in Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Bergen, Fjord Norway and Oslo.

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For adventurous travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences, Artisans of Leisure can incorporate stays at ice hotels, tree hotels, igloo hotels or other unique hotels in the Nordic countries as part of a private tour in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland.

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Artisans of Leisure arranges private excursions to Norway’s spectacular Atlantic Road, an incredible off-the-beaten-path experience.

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Built on a series of small islands in an archipelago in the fjord region, Alesund is a jewel in Norway known for its beautiful Art Nouveau architecture and proximity to one of the country’s most famous fjords, Geirangerfjord. Artisans of Leisure arranges in-depth private cultural and scenic touring in and around Alesund. Devastated by a […]

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Our private Scandinavia tours bring the Artisans of Leisure style of travel to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Here are a few of our favorite destinations and activities in the region. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a wonderful introduction to Scandinavia. The beautiful city is built on several islands, and we usually recommend taking […]

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