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September 9, 2015

Just Back: Expo Milan 2015 – A Must For Architecture Lovers

Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz just returned from a trip to Italy that included a stop at Expo Milan 2015, an ambitious World’s Fair focused on food. While the many international delicacies on offer were a highlight, the stunning architecture of the national pavilions left the biggest impression. At the top, geometric […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  architecture, architecture tours, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, design, Expo Milan, food, Italy, Italy tours, Milan, Milan Expo, World's Fairs

September 6, 2015

Hiking along the Caldera in Santorini

The Greek island of Santorini is one of the world’s most stunningly beautiful destinations.  A prehistoric volcanic eruption formed the unique topography of Santorini. In fact, the island’s western coast is actually the rim of a partially submerged caldera, or crater. For active travelers, hiking a scenic path along the edge of the caldera is […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Greece

Tags:  active, activities, adventure, excursions, Greece, Greece tours, Greek Islands, hiking, hiking tours, Santorini

August 25, 2015

Juna Mahal: Incredible Frescoes in a Former Palace outside Udaipur, India

For travelers interested in decorative arts, the spectacular Juna Mahal (“Old Palace”) in Rajasthan, India  is sure to be a highlight of touring in the region. Built in the 13th century for an aristocratic family, the Juna Mahal was expanded over the centuries, finally reaching seven stories. The last residents of the palace moved out […]

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Destinations:  Asia, India

Tags:  art tours, Artisans of Leisure, day tours, decorative arts, desert tours, design, frescoes, Hindu, India, India tours, Juna Mahal, luxury India tours, paintings, palaces, private India tours, Rajasthan, Udaipur

July 31, 2015

Must Visit: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark

Located along the peaceful coastline north of Copenhagen, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is one of our favorite museums in Scandinavia and a highlight of the region. Named for the three wives of the estate’s 19th-century owner (all named Louise), the museum comprises a beautiful sculpture park, galleries displaying modern and contemporary American and European […]

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Destinations:  Denmark, Europe, Scandinavia

Tags:  art, art tours, Copenhagen, food, Louisiana Art Museum, luxury travel, museums, nature, Scandinavia, Scandinavia tours

July 14, 2015

Singapore Turns 50

Once considered merely a stopover en route to other destinations in Southeast Asia, Singapore has blossomed into a stand-alone highlight of the region thanks to its diverse culture, outstanding cuisine and cutting-edge architecture. In 2015, Singapore celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence. We recently returned to revisit the many diverse places that make this […]

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Destinations:  Asia, Singapore, Southeast Asia

Tags:  architecture, Asia, culture, food, gardens, markets, Raffles, Singapore, Singapore tours, Southeast Asia

July 1, 2015

Just Back: Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland & Russia

Artisans of Leisure’s founder and CEO, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, recently returned from an incredible private tour of Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Finland and Russia. Read about favorite cultural, scenic and culinary highlights from her trip.

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Destinations:  Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, Sweden

Tags:  amber, architecture, art tours, Artipelag, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Baltic States, Copenhagen, Copenhagen tours, design, Estonia, Estonia tours, family travel, Helsinki tours, Hermitage Museum, Louisiana Art Museum, luxury Denmark tours, museums, palaces, Peterhof, private Russia tours, Russia tours, Scandinavia tours, Scandinavian, Scandinavian design, St. Petersburg tours, Stockholm, Stockholm tours, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, Tallinn, Yusupov Palace