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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.

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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. […]

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Destinations:  Jordan, Middle East

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

August 24, 2012

Just Back: A Fun Few Days at the Four Seasons Hampshire, England

We recently returned to the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire, a luxury resort in the beautiful English countryside just 35 minutes from Heathrow Airport.

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Destinations:  England, Europe, UK

Tags:  Ascot, Britain, castles, Downton Abbey, family travel, family vacations, Four Seasons Hampshire, gardens, Great Kitchen, Hampshire, Harry Potter, Highclere Castle, kids, Legoland, London, luxury England tours, luxury hotels, resorts, theme parks, UK, Windsor Castle

August 21, 2012

Five Favorite Basque Country Experiences

Comprising four provinces in northern Spain and three provinces in southern France, the Basque Country packs a lot into an area about the size of New Jersey. The region has its own language and a rich cultural heritage that make it a surprising change from the flamenco-tinged pueblos of Andalusia and the big-city bustle of […]

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Destinations:  Europe, France, Spain

Tags:  architecture, art, Basque, Basque Country, beach, Biarritz, Bilbao, cuisine, culinary, culinary experiences, culinary tours, dining, food, France tours, Guggenheim Museum, kids, luxury tours, luxury travel, markets, Michelin restaurants, museums, Pays Basque, private, private dining societies, restaurants, San Sebastian, sightseeing, Spain tours, spas, tours, travel, UNESCO, villages, wine, wine country

August 13, 2012

Cultural touring in Seoul, Korea’s most interesting city

Seoul is a fascinating city that has too often been overlooked by visitors to Asia. Well-known among business travelers, the capital of South Korea is at last gaining popularity among cultural travelers. Our private South Korea tours feature Seoul as the gateway to the country and as an introduction to Korean history, culture and cuisine. […]

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Destinations:  Asia, Korea, South Korea

Tags:  architecture, art, Buddhist, crafts, cuisine, cultural tours, food, luxury travel, markets, palaces, private, Seoul, shopping, tea, temple stay, temples, tours, travel, UNESCO

July 14, 2012

Learn by Doing While Traveling the World

Want to learn to make mozzarella by hand on the Amalfi Coast? How about a private karate lesson in Kyoto? A surfing lesson in Bali? Would you like to paint porcelain in Austria or assist on an archaeological dig in Israel? We offer hundreds of such learning experiences that can be incorporated into our private […]

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Destinations:  Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, Southeast Asia

Tags:  active travel, adventure tours, antiquity, archaeology, architecture, art, bespoke travel, Buddhism, Christian tours, classes, cooking classes, crafts, culinary tours, cultural travel, customized tours, dance, design, educational travel, experiential, family travel, food, garden tours, Indonesia, Jewish tours, language, language immersion, learning vacations, lessons, Lithuania, luxury travel, martial arts, Mediterranean, music, Patagonia, Philanthropic travel, private, private tours, scuba diving, skiing, South America, special interest tours, sports tours, tours, travel, wildlife, wine, yoga

June 7, 2012

Just Back: Austria, Germany, Switzerland & France

Artisans of Leisure founder and CEO Ashley Isaacs Ganz shares a few of her favorite things about her recent two-week overland trip that visited parts of Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. Favorite hotels on this trip: I love the luxurious Old World hotels found throughout the region, such as Brenners Park-Hotel in Baden-Baden, Germany; the […]

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Destinations:  Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Switzerland

Tags:  Alsace, antiques, architecture, art, Artisans of Leisure, Ashley Isaacs Ganz, beer, car factories, cars, castles, design, European, family travel, food, hotels, kids, luxury, luxury hotels, markets, museums, nature, overland tours, porcelain, private, restaurants, Romantic Road, shopping, spa hotels, spas, tours, travel, wine

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