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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.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  artisan crafts, Assisi, best Italy hotels, ceramics, Cortona tours, countryside, crafts, crafts tours, Deruta, Deruta pottery, equestrian tours, exclusive Italy, food and wine tours, historic preservation, horseback riding, Hotel Castello di Reschio, interior design, interiors, Italian castles, Italy, Italy cultural tours, Italy food and wine tours, landscapes, local crafts, luxury hotels, luxury Italy tours, luxury Umbria hotels, Orvieto, private Italy tours, private Tuscany tours, private Umbria tours, Reschio, Tuscany, Tuscany tours, Umbria, Umbria private tours

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.

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

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August 7, 2024

Changdeokgung Palace: Royal History, a Secret Garden & Beautiful Architecture in Seoul, South Korea

Of the five royal palaces in Seoul, South Korea, one of the most beautiful and influential is Changdeokgung Palace, the “Palace of Illustrious Virtue.” A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s known for its tranquil garden and traditional Korean architecture and design that incorporate the surrounding landscape.

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Destinations:  Asia, South Korea

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August 2, 2024

Highlights of Uzbekistan: Incredible History, Architecture & More

Artisans of Leisure arranges private Uzbekistan tours that feature the country’s cultural highlights, including the spectacular architecture, bustling bazaars, vibrant crafts, Jewish touring and UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the fabled Silk Road cities of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.

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Destinations:  Asia, Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Tags:  ancient history, architecture, architecture tours, art, art tours, Bukhara, Central Asia, Central Asia tours, crafts, culinary touring, decorative arts, design, history tours, Islamic design, Jewish heritage tours, Jewish touring, Khiva, local artisans, local markets, luxury Uzbekistan tours, private Uzbekistan tours, Samarkand, Samarkand tours, Silk Road, Silk Road crafts, Silk Road history, Tashkent, tiles, Timurid architecture, traditional crafts, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Uzbek crafts, Uzbek cuisine, Uzbek history, Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan tiles, Uzbekistan tours

July 18, 2024

Marbled Paper in Italy: Private Lessons, Shopping & More

Italy is renowned for its rich heritage of traditional crafts, including leatherwork, ceramics, goldsmithing, bookbinding, perfume making, glassmaking and marbled paper.  Artisans of Leisure arranges for our travelers to visit historic workshops and enjoy hands-on private lessons in traditional crafts such as marbled paper.

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  art, bookbinding, craft tours, crafts tours, crafts traditions, exclusive Italy, Florence, Florentine crafts, hands-on lessons, insider Italy, insider Venice, Italian crafts, Italy, Italy art tours, Italy shopping tours, learning, learning tours, local artisans, luxury Italy tours, marbled paper, paper, paper marbling, papermaking, private Florence tours, private Italy tours, private lessons, private Venice tours, shopping tours, traditional crafts, Tuscany and Florence, Venetian crafts, Venice, Venice shopping

July 15, 2024

Marbella Club Hotel: A Legendary Seaside Resort in Andalusia, Spain

The legendary Marbella Club on the Costa del Sol is one of our favorite luxury hotels in southern Spain. Known for its beachfront location, laidback elegance and luxurious facilities, it’s a wonderful base for exploring this part of Andalusia.

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Destinations:  Europe, Spain

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July 10, 2024

Templestay: Memorable Buddhist Temple Travel Experiences in South Korea

Templestay is a cultural program run by many Buddhist temples in South Korea that immerses travelers in the traditions and practices of Korean Buddhism.  Artisans of Leisure can arrange visits to temples and overnight temple stays in the countryside as part of our private South Korea tours.

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Destinations:  Asia, Korea, South Korea

Tags:  Buddhism, Buddhist monks, buddhist temples, Buddhist temples Korea, Buddhist travel, Buddhist travel experiences, cultural South Korea tours, insider South Korea, Korea tours, Korean architecture, Korean Buddhism, Korean countryside tours, Korean design, Korean food, luxury Korea tours, martial arts, meditation, overnight temple stays, private South Korea tours, Seoul tours, South Korea, South Korea architecture, South Korea tours, temple cuisine, temple food, temple lodge, temple stay, temple stays Korea, temples, templestay, vegetarian

June 6, 2024

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Iconic Art & Architecture in Northern Spain

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a one of the world’s leading modern and contemporary art museums and a renowned architectural landmark in the Basque Country of northern Spain. Artisans of Leisure arrange private tours of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao for travelers on our private Spain tours.

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Destinations:  Europe, Spain

Tags:  architecture tours, art and design tours, art museums, Basque Country, Basque Region tours, Bilbao, Bilbao architecture tours, Bilbao art tours, Bilbao food tours, Bilbao tours, contemporary art, Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum, luxury Spain tours, modern architecture, modern art, Northern Spain, private art tours, private Bilbao tours, private Spain tours, Spain, Spain art tours, Spain design tours, Spain tours

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