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.

Destinations: Europe, Holland, Netherlands

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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.

Destinations: Europe, Italy

Tags: art history, artisans, best Murano glass studios, glass art, glassblowing, insider Italy, insider shopping, insider Venice, Italy, Italy art tours, Italy cultural tours, Italy exclusive access, local crafts, luxury Italy tours, luxury shopping, luxury Venice tours, Murano, Murano glass, Murano tours, private boat tours, private shopping, private Venice tours, shopping, studio tours, Venetian crafts, Venice, Venice day tours, Venice glass, Venice lagoon, Venice shopping

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.

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.

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 11, 2024

Just Back: A Luxury Tour of South Africa

We recently returned from an incredible private tour of South Africa–a breathtakingly beautiful country with outstanding culture, food, wine and wildlife–including Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and safaris in Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

Destinations: Africa, South Africa

Tags: animals, best safari lodges, Cape Town, Cape Town tours, Cape Winelands, food and wine tours, highlights of South Africa, luxury safari, luxury safaris, luxury South Africa, private South Africa tours, Royal Portfolio, Sabi Sand Reserve, safari, Singita, Singita South Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa tours, wildlife, wildlife tours, wine, wine tours, Winelands

March 5, 2024

Insider Venice: History, Art, Interiors, Wine & the Lagoon

Artisans of Leisure arranges private insider tours of the highlights of Venice that feature architecture, art, crafts, cuisine, Jewish history, private boat rides, excursions in the Venetian Lagoon, and more.

Destinations: Europe, Italy

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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.

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

February 17, 2024

Favorite Hot Springs, Thermal Baths & Spa Experiences Around the World

We love experiencing hot springs and thermal baths around the world—such as serene Japanese onsen and open-air baths at spas in cities such as Budapest and Reykjavik—in spectacular settings.

Artisans of Leisure can incorporate local thermal bath experiences and bathing traditions in all of our private international tours.

Destinations: Asia, England, Europe, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Scandinavia, Turkey, UK