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April 6, 2022

Just Back: Cornwall & Devon in England

We just returned from a private tour of Cornwall and Devon, counties in southwest England that are known for their beautiful coastlines, windswept moors, magnificent gardens, superb cuisine and mild climate.

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Destinations:  England, Europe, UK

Tags:  ancestry tours, beaches, Bovey Castle, Caerhays Castle, castles, cooking classes, Cornwall, Cornwall tours, culinary tours, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England, England tours, English garden tours, English Riviera, falconry, gardens, genealogy, gin, interiors, literary tours, Mayflower, Padstow, Plymouth, Plymouth Gin Distillery, Poldark, St. Ives, St. Ives tours, St. Michael's Mount, Torquay

March 25, 2022

Iconic Image: Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur, India

One of the most iconic landmarks in Jaipur, India, is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Artisans of Leisure arranges for our travelers to admire the renowned exterior of the Hawa Mahal and can include a visit to the interior as a part of our private tours of the City Palace.

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Destinations:  Asia, India

Tags:  architecture tours, art and design tours, cultural India tours, design tours, Hawa Mahal, India tours, Jaipur, Jaipur insider tours, Jaipur tours, luxury India tours, Mughal architecture, Palace of Winds, private Jaipur tours, Rajasthan, Rajasthan tours, Rajasthani architecture, Rajput architecture

March 22, 2022

Must Visit: Iguazu Falls in Argentina & Brazil

Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Located at the border of Argentina and Brazil, it’s a must-see for travelers in South America.

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Destinations:  Argentina, Brazil, South America

Tags:  active touring, Argentina, Argentina tours, artisan crafts, Awasi Iguazu, birding, birdwatching, boat rides, Brazil, Brazil tours, culinary travel, hiking, Hotel das Cateratas, Iguassu Falls, Iguazu Falls, jungle, kayaking, nature tours, private birding trips, private boat tours, soft adventure, UNESCO World Heritage Site, waterfalls

March 4, 2022

Our Favorite James Bond Filming Locations

Stunning international locations have been a hallmark of James Bond films since Dr. No initiated the franchise in 1962. In the years since, the stylish spy has pursued renegades and romance in an estimated 60 countries. Read about some of our favorite James Bond filming locations around the world.

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Tags:  Abu Simbel, adventure tours, Amanpuri, Bangkok, Bayt al-Suhaymi, Berner Oberland, Bosphorus, Cairo, Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, Cote d'Azur, Czech Republic, Eilean Donan Castle, England, film locations, France, Glen Coe, Hagia Sophia, Himeji Castle, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Istanbul, Italy, James Bond, James Bond tours, Japan, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Karlovy Vary, Lake Como, London, London Thames boat ride, London tours, Mandarin Oriental, Mexico, Montenegro, movies, Phang Nga Bay, Piz Gloria, Prague, Pyramids of Giza, Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Strahov Library, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Taj Mahal, Thailand, The Ritz London, Tokyo, Turkey, Udaipur, Udaipur City Palace, Venice, Villa del Balbianello

February 22, 2022

Postcard from Our Travelers: Just Back from Jordan

Artisans of Leisure travelers just returned from an incredible private Jordan tour. They visited highlights of Jordan including Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum. Enjoy these photos from their trip!

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Destinations:  Jordan, Middle East

Tags:  adventure tours, Amman, Amman tours, ancient history, ancient ruins, Berber, bucket list travel, camel ride, desert camps, desert tours, exclusive tours, Jerash, Jordan, Jordan and Israel tour, Jordan tours, luxury Jordan tours, Middle East tours, Petra, Petra by Night, Petra tours, private Jordan tours, private tours, Roman ruins, ruins, stargazing, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wadi Rum, Wadi Rum tours

February 16, 2022

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in England

Celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee taking place in the United Kingdom this year will demonstrate British pomp and pageantry at their best. Artisans of Leisure can arrange private England tours that incorporate the Platinum Jubilee events and festivities and private tours of places related to the queen and the British monarchy.

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Destinations:  England, Europe, UK

Tags:  afternoon tea, British, British royal family, England, England tours, English history, English history tours, exclusive London tours, London, London tours, luxury England tours, palace tours, Platinum Jubilee, private England tours, private London tours, Queen Elizabeth II, royal, The Queen, The Ritz London, Tower of London, Trooping the Colour, UK tours, VIP tours, Westminster Abbey

February 7, 2022

Seeing Ancient Ruins and the Corinth Canal in Greece

A touring highlight when transferring between Athens and the luxurious Amanzoe resort in Greece is the opportunity to see ancient ruins in Corinth as well as the Corinth Canal, a marvel of 19th-century engineering.

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Destinations:  Europe, Greece

Tags:  Amanzoe, ancient Greece, ancient history, ancient ruins, Athens, Athens excursions, classical Greece, Corinth, Corinth Canal, Corinth ruins, family tour of Greece, Greece, Greece mainland tours, Greece tours, Greek history tours, Peloponnese, Peloponnese tours, private Greece tours, ruins, tours

January 31, 2022

Private Perfume-Making Lessons in Grasse, France

The hillside town of Grasse in the South of France is renowned as the perfume capital of the world. Artisans of Leisure can arrange private tours of the leading perfumeries and a private lesson to create a custom scent.

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Destinations:  Europe, France

Tags:  Cote d'Azur, exclusive France tours, Eze, family activities, family travel France, France, France luxury tours, France tours, French perfume, French Riviera, French Riviera tours, Grasse, Grasse perfume, learning, Paris, perfume, perfume lesson, perfume tours, Provence, scent, south of France