January 25, 2022

Favorite Family Activities in Japan

Japan is an ideal family destination with incredible experiences for all ages and interests. Read about our favorite family activities and experiences in Japan that can be incorporated into any of our private Japan tours.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: Arashiyama, castles, family vacations, Fushimi Inari, Ghibli Museum, Hiroshima, hot springs, Japan culinary tours, Japan family tours, Japan food tours, Japan tours, Japan traditional arts, Japan travel, Japanese artisans, Japanese castles, Japanese crafts, Japanese culture, Japanese culture tours, Japanese ryokan, kimono, Kyoto, Kyoto tours, luxury ryokan, Miyajima, Mount Fuji, Mount Koya, pop culture, ryokan, shinkansen, sumo, sushi, swords, temple stay, Tokyo tours

January 14, 2022

Interiors & Architecture: A Private Tour of Bayt al-Suhaymi in Cairo, Egypt

Bayt al-Suhaymi is a beautiful house museum in Cairo, Egypt. Artisans of Leisure arranges private tours of the interiors and architecture as part of our luxury Egypt tours.

Destinations: Egypt, Middle East

Tags: architecture, Bayt al-Suhaymi, Cairo, Cairo tours, decorative arts, Egypt, Egypt tour, Egypt tours, history, house museum, interiors, Islamic design, Middle East tours, Ottoman architecture, private Egypt tours, private tour, social history

January 11, 2022

Highlights of Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, the riverside capital of Georgia, offers visitors a captivating mix of rich history, eclectic architecture, and superb food and wine. It’s the perfect introduction to Georgia and a highlight of our private Georgia tours.

Destinations: Central Asia, Georgia

Tags: architecture, architecture tours, bath house, Central Asia tours, Christian tours, Christianity, food and wine tours, food tours, Georgia, Georgia food tours, Georgia Jewish tours, Georgia tours, Georgian cuisine, Georgian wine, historic architecture, history, hot springs, Jewish tours, Kakheti, Narikala Fortress, private Georgia tours, private Tbilisi tours, religious heritage, Tbilisi, Tbilisi Old Town, Tbilisi tours, thermal baths, traditional crafts, Uplistsikhe, wine tours, wineries

January 5, 2022

Visiting Isla Baru and the Rosario Islands near Cartagena, Colombia

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

Destinations: Colombia, South America

Tags: active Colombia tours, active tours, beach resorts, beaches, birding, boat charters, boat rides, Caribbean, Cartagena, Cartagena tours, Colombia, Colombia tours, conservation, diving, eco, honeymoons, Isla Baru, island retreats, islands, kayaking, marine life, private Colombia tours, private yacht charters, romantic tours, Rosario Islands, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, yacht

December 31, 2021

The Best of Oman: Culture, Adventure & Luxury

Oman is a fascinating destination of ancient culture and diverse natural beauty, with rugged mountains, desert sand dunes and the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.

Destinations: Middle East, Oman

Tags: active travel, adventure tours, adventure travel, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara, Al Bustan Palace, Al Hajar Mountains, Alila Jabal Akhdar, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, camel ride, Canvas Club, desert overnight, desert safaris, desert tours, diving, hiking, luxury beach resorts, luxury desert camps, luxury desert tent, luxury hotels, luxury resorts, mountain resorts, Muscat, Muscat tours, Oman, Oman tours, roses, Six Senses Zighy Bay, souks, spa, tented camps, The Chedi Muscat, trekking, via ferrata, Wahiba Sands, Zighy Bay

December 30, 2021

Floriade Horticulture Expo in the Netherlands

Floriade is a once-a-decade international horticultural exposition held in the Netherlands that showcases the latest innovations in gardening and green technology. The garden expo will next take place near Amsterdam in the Dutch town of Almere from April to October 2022.

Destinations: Europe, Holland, Netherlands

Tags: Almere, Amsterdam, Amsterdam day tours, Amsterdam excursions, Amsterdam tours, eco, expo, expos, Floriade, Floriade Expo 2022, flower festival, flowers, garden design, garden tours, gardens, Holland tours, horticulture, Keukenhof, Netherlands tours, private Amsterdam tours, sustainability

December 29, 2021

Stay Overnight at a Temple Lodge on Mount Koya, Japan

For a wonderfully immersive cultural experience, we arrange for travelers on our private Japan tours to spend the night in a private room at one of the best temple lodges at Koyasan (Mount Koya).

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: Buddhism, Buddhist monks, buddhist temples, insider Japan, Japan family tours, Japan tours, Japan travel, Japan travel experts, Japanese culture tours, Koyasan, luxury Japan tours, meditation, Mount Koya, Okunoin, pilgrimage, private Japan tours, shojin ryori, shukubo, temple cuisine, temple food, temple lodge, temple stay, UNESCO World Heritage Site

December 27, 2021

Switzerland in Winter

We love visiting Switzerland in winter when snow transforms the alpine scenery, festive Christmas markets take place, and great winter activities abound.

Destinations: Europe, Switzerland

Tags: active travel, Badrutt’s Palace, Berner Oberland, Christmas Markets, fondue, glacier, Glacier Express, Gstaad, hot air balloon ride, ice skating, Interlaken, James Bond, Jungfraujoch, Lausanne, Lucerne, luxury active tours, luxury ski towns, Matterhorn, mountains, Piz Gloria, skating, ski tours, skiing, sledding, snow, spa hotels, St. Moritz, Swiss Alps, Swiss chocolate, Swiss trains, Switzerland, Switzerland tours, train travel, wellness travel, winter, winter in Switzerland, winter tours, winter travel, winter wonderland, zermatt, Zurich