June 24, 2013

The Royal Scotsman: A Luxurious Train Journey in Scotland

One of the world’s most luxurious trains, the Royal Scotsman, a Belmond train, is a great extension to any of our private Scotland tours.

Destinations: Europe, Scotland, UK

Tags: Belmond Royal Scotsman train, Culloden, Edinburgh, luxury Scotland tours, luxury trains, Royal Scotsman, Scotland, Scotland tours, Scottish Highlands, Scottish whisky, Speyside, train tours, trains, whisky tastings

June 24, 2013

New Zealand: Five of Our Favorite Luxury Lodges

New Zealand’s extraordinary luxury lodges are destinations in their own right. Here are five of our favorite lodges, all of which are featured in our private New Zealand tours. 1. Blanket Bay, Queenstown Blanket Bay—a longtime favorite lodge among our travelers—sits on the shore of Lake Wakatipu just outside Queenstown on the South Island. We […]

Destinations: New Zealand, South Pacific

Tags: adventure, Artisans of Leisure, beaches, biking, elite lodges, family vacations, farm tours, fishing, food, golf, hotels, lodges, luxury hotels, luxury New Zealand tours, luxury travel, Maori culture, nature, New Zealand tours, private tours, South Pacific, wildlife, wildnerness, wine

June 18, 2013

Just Back: Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach in Myanmar

Highlights from a private Myanmar (Burma) tour featuring timeless traditions and the latest developments in Yangon, Bagan, Inle Lake and Ngapali Beach.

Destinations: Asia, Myanmar, Southeast Asia

Tags: art galleries, artisan crafts, Asian culinary tours, Bagan, beach resorts, Buddhism, Burma, Burma tours, Burmese, crafts tours, culture, exclusive Southeast Asia tours, floating villages, Golden Rock, Inle Lake, lacquerware, local markets, markets, Myanmar, Myanmar tours, Ngapali Beach, Old Bagan, Shwedagon Pagoda, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia culinary tours, textiles, Yangon

June 14, 2013

Private Scandinavia Tours

Our private Scandinavia tours bring the Artisans of Leisure style of travel to Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. Here are a few of our favorite destinations and activities in the region. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a wonderful introduction to Scandinavia. The beautiful city is built on several islands, and we usually recommend taking […]

Destinations: Denmark, Europe, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Scandinavia, Sweden

Tags: architecture, art, Artisans of Leisure, cities, Copenhagen, cuisine, design, Europe tours, family, food, history, land tours, Nobel Prize, Northern Europe, palaces, private tours, Scandinavia tours, Scandinavian, Stockholm, Swedish design, travel experts

April 29, 2013

An Interview with Emeric Harney of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

We recently caught up with Emeric Harney of Harney & Sons Fine Teas to discuss tea, travel, fashion, food and more. Q: What makes Harney & Sons unique? A: Harney & Sons is a tea company that is committed to making quality tea an everyday luxury. We pride ourselves on providing education on proper tea […]

Destinations: Africa, Asia, Europe, UK

Tags: books, ceramics, Emeric Harney, fashion, food, Harney & Sons, history, hotels, London, museums, New York, NYC, Paris, restaurants, Rwanda, shopping, SoHo, tea, tea activities, tea tastings, tearooms, travel, yoga

April 24, 2013

Iconic Image: The Floating Torii at Miyajima, Japan

One of Japan’s most iconic images is the floating torii, a red Shinto gate that rises out of the water of the Seto Inland Sea just off Miyajima Island (near Hiroshima). The gate marks the entrance to beautiful Itsukushima Shrine, a centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its traditional Japanese religious architecture and scenic […]

Destinations: Asia, Japan

Tags: architecture, Artisans of Leisure, Asia tours, Itsukushima Shrine, Japan tours, Miyajima, religion, scenic locations, Shinto, UNESCO

April 19, 2013

Read the latest Artisans of Leisure newsletter

The latest version of the Artisans of Leisure newsletter is now online. Highlights include: Interview: Summer Travel in Greece & Turkey Italy: A Few of Our Favorite Places Peru beyond Machu Picchu A Luxury Journey through Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Oman (slideshow) Exclusive Switzerland The Best of Normandy, France New Holland & Belgium Tours […]