May 12, 2011

Must Stay: Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in the Blue Mountains, Australia

Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, a three-hour drive (or short helicopter transfer) from Sydney, is a must-stay for those who wish to experience one of the very best resorts in Australia. The valley setting is magnificent, surrounded by sandstone escarpments and thickly forested hills. The resort is made up of approximately 40 stand-alone suites, furnished […]

Destinations: Australia, South America

Tags: active travel, Australia tours, Blue Mountains, cuisine, nature, spa, Sydney, wilderness, wildlife, Wolgan Valley Resort

April 28, 2011

Versailles Beyond the Palace: Markets, Gardens, Antiques, Nature and Luxury

Versailles is one of the most interesting and elegant cities in France. Our private France tours bring travelers to our favorite spots in Versailles, many of which are rarely visited by international travelers. One of the grandest royal palaces in the world, the Chateau de Versailles is a magnificent Baroque complex set on thousands of […]

Destinations: Europe, France

Tags: active tours, antique shopping, chateau, Chateau de Versailles, day tours, excursions from Paris, family tours, food markets, France tours, French gardens, garden tours, gardens, gourmet restaurants, King Louis XIV, luxury hotels, nature, palace, Paris, private tours, Versailles, Versailles Palace

February 15, 2011

Mexico City & San Miguel de Allende for Art and Food Lovers

Highlights of our recent private tour of Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende that focused on the best in local art and food.

Destinations: Latin America, Mexico

Tags: architecture, architecture tours, art and design tours, art tours, culinary tours, food markets, luxury Mexico tours, Mexico, Mexico art tours, Mexico City, Mexico City tours, Mexico culinary tours, San Miguel de Allende

February 15, 2011

Just Back: A Highlights of China Tour

Highlights from an incredible private China tour, including Shanghai, Xitang, Hangzhou, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Destinations: Asia, China, Hong Kong

Tags: Aman resorts China, Amanfayun, art tours, Beijing, China, China culinary tours, China shopping tours, China tours, Chinese gardens, Chinese medicine, Forbidden City, Great Wall of China, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Hong Kong tours, Longjing tea, private China tours, Shanghai, tea, tea experiences, tea plantations, tea tastings, The Peninsula Shanghai, West Lake, Xitang

January 31, 2011

Top 5 Safari Experiences in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

In the midst of Botswana’s arid Kalahari Desert lies the fertile Okavango Delta, a unique eco-system of floodplains, rich grasslands and abundant clear water that’s a paradise for millions of animals. Over 9,300 square miles in area, the delta offers some of the best game viewing in Botswana, including land-based and water-based safari experiences. Here […]

Destinations: Africa, Botswana

Tags: Big Game safaris, Botswana tours, gourmet, helicopter excursions, Kalahari Desert, luxury lodges, luxury safaris, Mombo Camp, Okavango Delta, photography safaris, safari experiences, safaris, Vumbura Plains, wildlife, wildlife tours

January 14, 2011

A Tour of Tivoli: incredible gardens, ruins and food near Rome, Italy

We always encourage travelers on our Italy tours to visit Tivoli, either as a private day tour from Rome or during their private transfer from Florence or Tuscany to Rome. Tivoli is home to Villa d’Este, a Renaissance palace with one of the most famous, influential and delightful gardens in the world. Built in the […]

Destinations: Europe, Italy

Tags: day tours, gardens, Hadrian's Villa, Italian gardens, luxury Italy tours, restaurants, Rome, ruins, SIbilla, Tivoli, UNESCO, Villa d'Este

January 6, 2011

A tasting tour of Hanoi

Hanoi is one of our favorite food destinations. We love exploring the city’s Old Quarter and enjoying traditional Hanoi pastimes such as stopping for strong Vietnamese iced coffee at fashionable cafes, tasting local specialties such as flavorful grilled fish at Cha Ca La Vong, and wandering the backstreets to see baskets overflowing with spices, specialty […]

Destinations: Asia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam

Tags: cooking classes, cuisine, culinary tours, food, Hanoi, markets

December 28, 2010

Petra as a day trip from Israel

One of our most popular day tours from Israel is an excursion to Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most impressive archaeological sites. Artisans of Leisure travelers enjoy a private ride through stunning landscapes from Eilat to Petra, and the VIP services we arrange ensure a smooth transition during the border crossing. […]

Destinations: Israel, Jordan, Middle East

Tags: archaeological sites, Dead Sea, desert, Eilat, excursions, Israel tours, Jordan tours, luxury resorts, luxury tours, Petra, private tours, ruins, tours, UNESCO, Wadi Rum