Luxury Travel Newsletter
May 2021
Where to Travel Now
Santorini, Greece
We’re incredibly excited that destinations around the world are beginning to open up for tourism. For travelers who are ready to venture overseas soon, there are great options for this summer and autumn.
We’ve been busy planning last-minute tours to destinations that are currently open, including Greece, Croatia, Egypt, Morocco, Italy, Mexico, Dubai, Turkey and Iceland.
Everyone is eagerly anticipating the summer reopening of favorite destinations across Europe, such as Spain, France, England, Germany, Switzerland and Portugal.
Other travelers are planning ahead for tours of Japan, Austria, Ireland, Scotland, Israel, Peru, South Africa, Thailand and the Galapagos.
Contact one of our travel specialists for more information and to start planning.
Just Back: Morocco
Luxury in Morocco
Morocco is one of our most popular tour destinations at the moment. Perfect for travel any time of year, it offers incredible luxury, fascinating cultural touring, beautiful landscapes and delicious food.
We love this feedback from travelers who just returned from an Artisans of Leisure tour in Morocco:
“Our trip to Morocco with Artisans of Leisure delivered what every enthusiastic traveler hopes for: a carefully crafted itinerary, exquisite accommodations and life impacting experiences delivered by a wonderful guide. You got everything right!”
~ L.O. & P.O., Greenville, SC
View our private Morocco tours, and contact us to start planning!
Stay at the Palace of Versailles in France
Versailles, France
France is reopening soon, and we’re excited about Airelles Chateau de Versailles, Le Grand Controle, a new luxury hotel set on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The hotel is in a 17th-century building designed by Louis XIV’s favorite architect and features guest suites with views of the Orangery Garden, a spa, an Alain Ducasse restaurant, and exclusive after-hours access to the beautiful palace and grounds of Versailles.
Le Grand Controle is sure to be one of the most in-demand hotels in France, so we recommend booking far in advance. Versailles combines perfectly with private touring elsewhere in France, including Paris, Normandy, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Provence and the Cote d’Azur.
View our private France tours, and contact us to start planning a customized France tour based on your interests.
Conde Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialists
We’re excited to announce that several Artisans of Leisure travel experts—Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Maria Merrill, Mike Korn and Stephanie Dosch—were named 2021 Top Travel Specialists by Conde Nast Traveler magazine!
Each year, Conde Nast Traveler selects the top travel specialists in the country. According to the magazine, these are the experts who will “pull off the impossible and spare you the logistics.”
This is a wonderful honor and reflects the expertise, connections and attention to detail that our entire team is known for, including our amazing Tour Designers, our Creative team and our Operations team.
Read more about
our travel experts.
Family Travel in Egypt: Top 10 Favorite Experiences
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Egypt is one of our most in-demand family travel destinations. It’s an enduring, bucket-list favorite for travelers of all ages. We customize our private Egypt tours to include insider access to the best of the country’s iconic sites and incredible history and culture.
Here are our top 10 favorite family experiences and attractions in Egypt:
- Private touring of the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Learning hieroglyphics, making papyrus and other hands-on lessons
- A luxury cruise on the legendary Nile River
- Shopping in souks (markets) with an expert guide
- Getting to know our amazing Egyptologist guides
- Behind-the-scenes tours of ancient tombs, the Egyptian Museum and other attractions
- Private touring in Aswan, such as visiting a local home, getting a henna tattoo and enjoying a private felucca ride
- Special meals and favorite restaurants
- A private hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings
- Visiting a luxury beach resort destination such as Sharm el-Sheikh
Our Egypt tours include the very best luxury Nile River cruises and a private escort Egyptologist guide throughout each tour, providing our travelers with the highest level of insight, service and personalization.
View our luxury Egypt tours.
Summer in Turkey
Luxury on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey is glorious in the summer and offers something for everyone, including incredible historical sites, excellent cuisine, and over-the-top luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Amanruya.
A few of our favorite Turkey tours include:
Contact one of our Turkey specialists to begin planning a trip to this beautiful, fascinating country.
View our luxury Turkey tours.
On Our Blog: Iceland, Portugal, Switzerland & More
Deplar Farm in Iceland
Tiles in Portugal
Lucerne, Switzerland
Our blog features our insider tips and experiences, travel news and inspiring ideas for future tours.
Recent posts include:
- Must Stay: Amanzoe in Greece
- Deplar Farm: Luxury in North Iceland
- Six Senses Ibiza: A Luxurious Island Retreat in Spain
- Blue-and-white Ceramics and Azulejo Tiles in Portugal
- The Iconic Chapel Bridge in Lucerne, Switzerland
- Shopping for Traditional Crafts in Ireland
- Wine Touring in Chile & Argentina
- Amazing Roman Ruins in Jerash, Jordan
- Yosegi, a Traditional Craft in Hakone, Japan
- York & Yorkshire: Rich History & Breathtaking Landscapes in Northern England.
Visit our blog, and follow us on Instagram to see more of our featured articles.
Iconic Amalfi Coast
The incredible view from Le Sirenuse in Positano
Everyone is ready for la dolce vita in Italy!
We can’t wait to return to the Amalfi Coast to enjoy the stunning views, luxury hotels, great restaurants and private beach clubs. We also love visiting the region's local wineries, seeing ancient ruins, hiking among hillside lemon and olive groves, and relaxing on private yacht excursions along the coast or to Capri and other islands.
View our private Italy tours, and contact us to start planning your own Italian dream vacation.
Private touring. Only the best hotels. Our world of expertise.
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