April 2, 2014

Top 10: Favorite Breakfasts around the World

We always enjoy experiencing how different cultures approach the most important meal of the day. Here are a few of our favorites: 1.) Breakfast at a cave hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey We love sitting on the hotel terrace and taking in views of the fantastical rock formations of this beautiful region while eating a classic […]

Tags: around-the-world, breakfast, culinary travel, food, foodie tours, global food, global meals, hotels, Indonesia, luxury travel, South America

March 14, 2014

Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

Cherry blossom season is a wonderful time to be in Japan. Starting around mid-March in most of the country, the pale pink sakura flowers burst open in a shock of color that signals the end of winter and the start of spring. It can be surprising how widespread cherry trees are in Japan until you […]

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: cherry blossom season, gardens, Japan tours, luxury Asia tours, luxury Japan tours, nature

February 20, 2014

Exclusive New Sicily Tours for Foodies, Culture Lovers and More

Lunch with a duchess in her seaside palazzo. A private cooking lesson with a renowned Sicilian cookbook author. Meeting a member of the Italian royalty and touring her exquisite Mediterranean garden. These are a few of the exclusive culinary and cultural experiences included in our all-new 2014 private Sicily tours. The tours define the best of […]

Destinations: Europe, Italy, Sicily

Tags: art, Baroque cities, beach resorts, cooking, cooking classes, culinary tours, family travel, farms, food, garden tours, gardens, Italy tours, luxury, luxury Sicily tours, luxury tours, Mediterranean, Mt. Etna, ruins, Sicily tours, street food tours, UNESCO, wine

February 13, 2014

Must Try: Private Yoga Lessons When Traveling

If you love yoga, or if you have always wanted to try yoga, consider incorporating it into a private tour. Artisans of Leisure can arrange expert-led private yoga sessions in many of our destinations, including a sunrise session among ancient ruins in India, one-on-one lessons at spa retreats in the Himalayas, a beach side yoga […]

Destinations: Asia, Europe, Latin America

Tags: active travel, Artisans of Leisure, Indonesia, luxury tours, luxury travel, private yoga lessons and tours, spa, spa retreats, spa tours, spas, yoga, yoga lessons, yoga tours

January 25, 2014

Read the latest Artisans of Leisure luxury travel newsletter

The latest Artisans of Leisure newsletter is now online. It’s full of inspiring travel ideas and photos, including: Where Do You Want to Go in 2014? – A few of the dream destinations our travel advisers are hoping to visit this year Exclusive Thailand in Photos (slideshow) – A slideshow of some of our favorite […]

January 8, 2014

A Winter Getaway to Zurich and St. Moritz

We recently returned from a winter getaway to Zurich and St. Moritz, Switzerland. Based at the luxurious Dolder Grand and Badrutt’s Palace hotels, we enjoyed the best of both cities. Here are a few favorite places and experiences from our trip: The Dolder Grand is the perfect luxury retreat in Zurich. We love the light and […]

Destinations: Europe, Switzerland

Tags: active travel, Artisans of Leisure, Badrutt’s Palace, chocolate, Christmas Markets, Dolder Grand, Europe tours, fondue, food tours, Glacier Express, gourmet restaurants, holiday travel, hotels, luxury hotels, luxury Switzerland tours, restaurants, shopping, ski tours, ski vacation, skiing, Switzerland tours, trains, wine tours, winter getaways, winter travel

January 8, 2014

Thailand: Our Favorite Places and Experiences

There’s so much to love about beautiful Thailand, a highlight of Southeast Asia. Here are images of a few of our favorite places and experiences.

Destinations: Southeast Asia, Thailand

Tags: architecture, Asia tours, Buddhism, culinary tours, culture, family travel, local culture, luxury resorts

January 7, 2014

Chile in Photos

Enjoy these photos from our incredible tour throughout Chile, including Patagonia, the Atacama Desert, Easter Island, Santiago, Valparaiso and the Colchagua Valley.

Destinations: Chile, South America

Tags: active travel, Atacama Desert, Chile, Chile tours, desert, Easter Island, glaciers, hiking, landscapes, Patagonia, Patagonia tours, ranch, Santiago, soft adventure, South America, South America tours, Torres del Paine, Valparaiso, volcanoes, wine