November 29, 2012

Sicilian Food and Wine: A Delicious History

One of our favorite ways to experience Sicily’s unusually complex history is through its delicious food and wine. The beautiful Mediterranean island has been colonized, invaded and controlled by many different groups over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Normans, Arabs and Spanish. Each wave of people brought its own ingredients and culinary traditions. The […]

Destinations: Europe, Italy, Sicily

Tags: art, Artisans of Leisure, beach resorts, cooking classes, educational travel, food, foodie tours, history, lessons, luxury Sicily tours, luxury travel, Mediterranean, olive oil, Palermo, private, private Sicily tours, private tours, Taormina, vineyards, wine

November 19, 2012

An interview with our newest luxury travel expert: Elizabeth Mandel

Meet Elizabeth Mandel, the newest luxury travel specialist at Artisans of Leisure. She’s an intrepid traveler (she honeymooned in Tibet!), an accomplished film producer and director, a mother of three daughters, a foodie, and a great member of our team. In addition to being passionate about cultural travel, she is also an expert on culinary travel, […]

November 9, 2012

Beyond Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is a spectacular temple that should be on every cultural traveler’s must-see list. However, many travelers don’t realize that Angkor Wat is just one part of the vast ruins of the ancient Khmer civilization. Covering 77 square miles of the jungle and plains around the town of Siem Reap, the Angkor […]

Destinations: Asia, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Tags: active travel, adventure travel, Angkor, Angkor Wat, archaeology, Asia tours, Cambodia tours, cooking classes, luxury tours, luxury tours Southeast Asia, luxury travel, philanthropy, private guides, private tours, ruins, shopping, Siem Reap, UNESCO

September 21, 2012

Flying in a Hot-Air Balloon over Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia is one of the most unusual and atmospheric destinations in Turkey. A rural region in Central Anatolia, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient underground cities, fresco-filled cave churches and fantastical rock formations. In addition to excellent cultural touring, Cappadocia’s dramatic landscapes and sunny climate make it one of the best places in […]

Destinations: Europe, Turkey

Tags: activities, adventure, adventure travel, Cappadocia, exclusive experiences, excursions. hot air balloon ride, hot air ballooning, luxury tours, tours, Turkey tours

September 17, 2012

Just Back: Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz recently returned from touring Jerusalem and Tel Aviv in Israel. Read about the highlights of her trip, including Jewish and Christian touring, incredible cuisine, and fascinating historical sites.

Destinations: Israel, Middle East

Tags: Ayalon Institute, Bauhaus, Christian tours, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, culinary tours, Dead Sea Scrolls, Design Museum Holon, Eretz Israel Museum, Israel tours, Israeli cuisine, Jerusalem, Jerusalem tours, Jewish history, Jewish touring, Jewish tours, luxury Israel tours, Mahane Yehuda Market, Mount of Olives, Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv tours, Western Wall

September 17, 2012

Just Back: A Luxury Safari Tour in Kenya & Tanzania

Highlights from our recent luxury safari tour of Kenya and Tanzania, including the incredible wildlife and spectacular landscapes of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Kilimanjaro and more.

Destinations: Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

Tags: Africa, Africa luxury safaris, Amboseli National Park, Big Five, Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, East Africa luxury tours, Gibb’s Farm, Kenya, Kenya tours, luxury Kenya tours, luxury safari lodges, luxury safaris, Maasai Marai safari, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, Samburu National Reserve, Saruni Samburu, Serengeti National Park, Singita, Singita Faru Faru Lodge, Singita Sabora Tented Camp, Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Tanzania, Tanzania tours, Tarangire National Park

September 11, 2012

Jordan Up Close

Jordan has far more attractions than its modest size suggests. The most famous is undoubtedly the stunning archaeological site of Petra. Other must-sees include the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash and Umm Qais; the beautiful natural landscapes of the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum and Dana Nature Reserve; Crusader castles; ancient mosaics; and Amman, Jordan’s sophisticated capital. […]

Destinations: Jordan, Middle East

Tags: hotels, luxury travel, Petra, private tours, ruins