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 […]

April 15, 2013

A Luxury Journey through Dubai, Oman & Abu Dhabi

Cultural, scenic and culinary highlights of our recent incredible journey through Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi.

Destinations: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Oman, UAE

Tags: Abu Dhabi, Al Maha, Arabian Desert, Arabic coffee, Burj al Arab, Burj Khalifa, desert hotels, desert tours, Dubai Creek, Dubai family tours, Dubai tours, Emirates Palace, gold souk, Jumeirah Beach, Muscat, Nizwa, Oman, One&Only The Palm, Salalah, Ski Dubai, souks, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, UAE, UAE tours, Wahiba Sands

April 9, 2013

An Interview with Ashley Isaacs Ganz on Greece & Turkey

Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz has spent the past few summers touring in the Mediterranean region. Read about a few of her favorite places and experiences in Greece and Turkey.

Destinations: Europe, Greece, Turkey

Tags: antiques, art, Artisans of Leisure, Ashley Ganz, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, Athens, cooking classes, Crete, Departures Magazine, Ephesus, Europe luxury travel, exclusive tours, family travel, family vacations, food, Greece and Turkey tours, Greek Islands, insider, Istanbul, Istanbul tours, luxury Greece tours, luxury resorts, luxury tours, luxury travel, luxury travel experts, luxury Turkey tours, Mediterranean, Mediterranean tours, paintings, private boat charters, private tours, Ramadan, recommendations, ruins, Santorini, shopping, shopping tours

April 3, 2013

A Private Cruise on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang

A visit to Luang Prabang, Laos is incomplete without spending time on the Mekong River. Our favorite way to enjoy this legendary waterway is on a private boat. We especially recommend a private boat excursion to the Pak Ou Caves, about 25 km north of Luang Prabang. Accessible only by boat, these natural caverns house […]

Destinations: Asia, Laos, Southeast Asia

Tags: art, Artisans of Leisure, Asia travel experts, Buddhism, countryside, exclusive excursions, Indochina, Laos tours, Luang Prabang, luxury cruises, luxury Laos tours, luxury travel Laos, Mekong cruises, Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, private tours, Southeast Asia tours, villages