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April 19, 2024

Every Day at 4:00pm: The Punishment Parade in London, England

For our travelers in London, Artisans of Leisure can arrange attendance at the four o’clock inspection, a lesser-known ceremony also known as the Punishment Parade. This daily ceremony takes place in the courtyard of Horse Guards, an unusually named 18th-century building that serves as the ceremonial entrance to Buckingham and St. James’s palaces.

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Destinations:  England, Europe, UK

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April 16, 2024

Luxury in Athens: Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Greece

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is our favorite luxury resort near Athens, Greece. It is a stylish and luxurious base for private cultural touring in Athens. 

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Destinations:  Europe, Greece

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April 11, 2024

Family Fun in France: Visiting Disneyland Paris and Disneyland Hotel

For a fun excursion from Paris, Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours to Disneyland Paris. For travelers who want to spend a night or two at the park, we arrange stays at the luxurious Disneyland Hotel Paris.

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Destinations:  Europe, France

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March 20, 2024

Must Experience: Tulip Tours in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Synonymous with the Netherlands, fields of vibrant tulips in peak bloom are an incredible site to experience during spring. Between mid-March and mid-May, Artisans of Leisure can arrange for travelers on our private Netherlands tours to experience the best of the country’s floral displays, festivals and celebrations.

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Destinations:  Europe, Holland, Netherlands

Tags:  Aalsmeer flower auction, Amsterdam, Amsterdam day tours, Amsterdam excursions, Amsterdam gardens, Amsterdam tours, Delft, Delft ceramics, Delft porcelain, Delftware, Dutch, Dutch tulips, Europe garden tours, flower auction, flower festival, flower fields Holland, flower tours, flowers, garden tours, Holland tours, Keukenhof, Keukenhof tours, Lisse, luxury Netherlands tours, Netherlands, Netherlands tours, private Netherlands tours, spring travel, tulip fields, tulip grower, tulips

March 12, 2024

Exclusive Access: Glassblowing & Incredible Luxury Shopping in Murano, Italy

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Venice tours including exclusive excursions to Murano by luxury boat. We arrange behind-the-scenes access to prestigious glass studios as part of our private Venice tours. Visting Murano is a must for glass collectors, enthusiasts and anyone interested in traditional crafts and history.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

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March 12, 2024

Iconic Alps Excursions from Interlaken, Switzerland: Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn

Two of the most iconic day excursions into the Swiss Alps–to Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn–can easily be done as day tours from Interlaken, Switzerland. These spectacular alpine tours offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Bernese Oberland and great opportunities for hiking, soft-adventure activities, visiting renowned film locations, family fun while visiting ice caves and glacier parks, beautiful locations for fondue lunches, and more.

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Destinations:  Europe, Switzerland

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March 12, 2024

Postcard from Mexico: Cenote Snorkeling in the Riviera Maya

Artisans of Leisure travel specialist Aliza Sena just returned from a private tour of the Riviera Maya in Mexico that included an incredible snorkeling excursion to an ancient cenote near Tulum.

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Destinations:  Latin America, Mexico

Tags:  active tours, caves, cenote, cenote diving, cenote tours, cenotes, diving, luxury Mexico tours, Mayan ruins, Mexico, Mexico tours, private Mexico tours, private Tulum tours, Riviera Maya, Riviera Maya tours, ruins, scuba diving, snorkeling, soft adventure, spiritual, Tulum, water sports, Yucatan, Yucatan Peninsula

March 1, 2024

The Metropol Parasol: Contemporary Design & Architecture in Seville, Spain

The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain, is an iconic landmark of contemporary design and architecture. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Spain tours featuring the best of Seville. 

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Destinations:  Europe, Spain

Tags:  archaeological site, archaeology, architecture tours, art and design tours, art tours, contemporary architecture, design tours, insider Seville, luxury Spain tours, Metropol Parasol, Mushrooms of Seville, Parasol Seville, private Seville tours, private Spain tours, Roman ruins, Setas de Sevilla, Seville, Seville tours, Spain design tours