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Artisans of Leisure’s new Culinary Tour of India features private cooking classes in locations throughout India. These hands-on classes are a fun and delicious introduction to Indian cooking, and a great way to learn about Indian food culture and culinary history. We recently experienced a cooking lesson in Chennai that is included in our culinary tour. […]
We love visiting European cities during the holiday season, especially to visit the wonderful Christmas markets that take place throughout the region. The markets—which showcase local holiday traditions, seasonal cuisine, and regional crafts—are an amazing way to join in the local holiday cheer. Many cities in Europe—from Salzburg, Austria to Waterford, Ireland—have Christmas markets. Some […]
Destinations: Austria, Belgium, Central Europe, Czech Republic, Estonia, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Scandinavia
Tags: Christmas Markets, crafts, food, holidays, markets, shopping, traditions, winter travel
We recently attended a wonderful luncheon in honor of the city of Suzhou, China, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. An ancient city not far from Shanghai, Suzhou is crisscrossed with narrow canals lined with the whitewashed walls and tile roofs of Ming dynasty architecture. Suzhou is most renowned for its traditional […]
Tags: architects, Asian art, Astor Court, China, China tours, crafts, food, garden tours, gardens, Met Museum, museums, opera, silk, Suzhou, UNESCO
The South of France is a perennial favorite destination for Artisans of Leisure travelers. This year, we’re excited about the reopening of La Bastide de Gordes, a sophisticated hotel and spa that offers luxury and style in the heart of Provence. Perched on the steep slopes of Gordes, a beautiful and ancient Provencal hill town, […]
We recently returned from an extensive private tour through Peru, one of our favorite destinations for its rich offering of cultural, culinary and adventure experiences. Highlights included Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu (including Huayna Picchu), Cusco, the Nazca Lines and the Bellestas Islands.
Destinations: Peru, South America
Tags: Arequipa, Belmond Miraflores Park, Colca Canyon, cooking class, culinary tours, Cusco, hiking, Hiram Bingham train, Huayna Picchu, Inca ruins, Larco Museum, Lima, local markets, luxury Peru tours, Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu tours, Nazca Lines, Ollantaytambo, Peru active tours, private Peru tours, Sacred Valley, Santa Catalina Monastery, Sol y Luna Lodge & Spa, Tambo Del Inka Resort & Spa, textiles, traditional crafts, UNESCO World Heritage Site, weaving
For fans of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, there is perhaps no better destination than beautiful New Zealand. The stunning landscapes throughout the country served as inspiration and scenic backdrops for many memorable scenes in the movies. A highlight for LOTR fans is a private tour of the Hobbiton Movie […]
Destinations: New Zealand, South America
Tags: books, family travel, films, Hobbiton, luxury tours, movies, New Zealand, New Zealand tours, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings
Autumn is one of our favorite times to visit Japan. The fall foliage is spectacular, and the seasonal cuisine is exquisite. We recently returned from an incredible trip through Kyoto, Tokyo and Kanazawa during the peak of Japan’s fall foliage season.
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The arrival of autumn has us thinking of Pumpkin, Yayoi Kusama’s iconic sculpture on Naoshima, an island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea that’s one of our favorite destinations in Asia for contemporary art and architecture. The collection of museums and artworks set among the island landscapes and known as Benesse Art Site Naoshima provide many opportunities for […]
Tags: architecture, art, art tours, artists, Benesse Art Site, Japan, Japan tours, Naoshima, Yayoi Kusama
Malta in Depth
(9 Days)
Valletta, Mdina & Rabat, Gozo
Highlights of Israel
(9 Days)
Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Galilee, Tel Aviv
Essence of Oman
(8 Days)
Muscat & Nizwa, Jebel Akhdar (Al Hajar Mountains), Wahiba Sands
Essence of Vietnam
(11 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon
Essence of Scotland
(10 Days)
Edinburgh, Fort William & Highlands, Isle of Skye, Perthshire (Gleneagles)