October 22, 2024

Just Back: The Highlights of Japan

Read about the highlights of our most recent visit to Japan, one of our favorite travel destinations due to its incredible traditional and contemporary cultural touring, wonderful cuisine, luxurious hotels and ryokans and spectacular landscapes. Artisans of Leisure arranges private luxury Japan tours.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

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October 1, 2024

The Fife Arms & Royal Deeside in Scotland: Highlands Scenery, Royal History, Whisky & Art

The Fife Arms is one of the best luxury hotels in Scotland. It is located in Royal Deeside, a picturesque region in the Scottish Highlands known for its beautiful scenery, whisky distilleries, quaint villages, Balmoral Castle and historic connections to the British royal family.

Destinations: Europe, Scotland, UK

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September 27, 2024

Just Back: A Luxury Botswana Safari

Botswana is one of Africa’s most incredible safari destinations, with exceptional game viewing, beautiful natural scenery, unique safaris on land and water, and renowned luxury safari camps. Read more about our recent luxury safari in the Okavanago Delta and Linynati Wildlife Reserve.

Destinations: Africa, Botswana

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September 18, 2024

Must Experience: teamLab Immersive Art in Japan

The acclaimed digital art exhibitions by the international art collective teamLab are highlights of the contemporary art scene in Tokyo, Japan.

Destinations: Asia, Japan

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September 10, 2024

The Iconic Reichstag in Berlin, Germany

One of the most well-known landmarks in Berlin, Germany, is the modern glass-and-steel dome atop the Reichstag building, the seat of the German parliament. Artisans of Leisure arranges for travelers on our private Berlin tours to visit the Reichstag dome with an expert local guide for a unique insight to the city’s history and architecture, including the incredible panoramic views from the rooftop observation deck.

Destinations: Europe, Germany

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September 4, 2024

A Favorite Travel Experience: Visiting the World’s Greatest Libraries

For travelers who love books, history, architecture and design, incorporating visits to some of the world’s most beautiful libraries into private touring is a wonderful way into a destination’s cultural and literary heritage.

Destinations: Asia, Europe, France, Italy, Middle East, Scandinavia, South America, UK

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September 4, 2024

Must Stay: Castello di Reschio, a Stylish Luxury Hotel in Umbria, Italy

Hotel Castello di Reschio is a stylish luxury hotel on the border of Tuscany and Umbria, a tranquil base for privately touring the region.

Destinations: Europe, Italy

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August 27, 2024

Must Experience: Sundowners on Safari in Africa

Participating in sundowners, the tradition of cocktails and light snacks at sunset after an evening game drive, is a quintessential experience on a luxury safari in Africa.

Destinations: Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

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