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 a relaxing beach getaway near Cartagena, Colombia, we recommend Isla Baru and the Rosario Islands in the Caribbean Sea.

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Seeing heather in Scotland is an iconic experience for many travelers.

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We just returned from a winter holiday in Finland, including private touring in Finnish Lapland and Helsinki. Read more about our favorite highlights.

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The very best of Bali and Java in Indonesia, one of our favorite countries for relaxation, culture and luxury.

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Travelers who have just returned from a private Artisans of Leisure tour in Peru shared these beautiful photos from the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu. The trip was celebrating a 60th birthday, and Artisans of Leisure arranged some extra touches to help make it memorable. Here’s what they had to say: “We had a perfect day at […]

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El Torcal Natural Park Reserve is one of our favorite off-the-beaten-track destinations in Spain, especially for hikers or anyone interested in spectacular scenery. A craggy, otherworldly landscape of eroded limestone karsts on a high plateau, El Torcal was formed millions of years ago during the Jurassic Period, when the area was under the sea. In […]

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One of the most popular activities that we arrange in Bhutan is private hiking excursions, including day hikes, shorter hikes and scenic walks, and overnight treks. This is a great way to experience the beautiful Himalayan scenery, visit local villages, meet the people, and learn about Bhutanese traditions and beliefs. Artisans of Leisure arrange hikes […]

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