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We love experiencing hot springs and thermal baths around the world—such as serene Japanese onsen and open-air baths at spas in cities such as Budapest and Reykjavik—in spectacular settings.
Artisans of Leisure can incorporate local thermal bath experiences and bathing traditions in all of our private international tours.
Waiheke Island, a celebrated food and wine destination in New Zealand, is a great day trip from Auckland. Artisans of Leisure arranges private New Zealand tours.
Artisans of Leisure’s private New Zealand tours feature the best luxury lodges and insider experiences throughout the stunningly beautiful country. Here are a few of our favorite destinations.
Perhaps the most famous sight in New Zealand, Milford Sound is a breathtakingly beautiful fjord on the South Island. Steep mountains and dense rainforests border the glacier-carved waterway, which cuts through the Southern Alps and connects to the Tasman Sea. A private helicopter flight is the ideal way to experience the majesty of Milford Sound […]
For fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, there is perhaps no better destination than beautiful New Zealand. The stunning landscapes throughout the country served as inspiration and scenic backdrops for many memorable scenes in the movies. A highlight for LOTR fans is a private tour of the Hobbiton Movie […]
New Zealand’s extraordinary luxury lodges are destinations in their own right. Here are five of our favorite lodges, all of which are featured in our private New Zealand tours. 1. Blanket Bay, Queenstown Blanket Bay—a longtime favorite lodge among our travelers—sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu just outside Queenstown on the South Island. We […]
Among New Zealand’s many seafood sensations, a standout is the legendary Bluff oyster. Plump, delicate and sweet, Bluff oysters are highly coveted among Kiwis. But, unlike much of New Zealand’s excellent seafood, Bluff oysters are sold only in New Zealand, and they are available fresh only from March through August. New Zealand has some of […]