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One of our favorite hotels in Russia is the Hotel Astoria, in St. Petersburg. The minute you arrive and are greeted by the doorman, you’re made to feel right at home. The staff is very friendly and professional, and they are eager to assist in any way they can. The Astoria is elegant and cozy. […]
Many visitors to South Africa see Johannesburg as merely a transit point and pass through the city without stopping. We think that’s a pity because South Africa’s most populous city is a very worthwhile destination. In addition to the Apartheid Museum–one of the most interesting and important places to visit in the city–we love Johannesburg […]
Destinations: Africa, South Africa
Tags: archaeology, art, crafts, food, galleries, hotels, Johannesburg, luxury, museums, restaurants, safaris, tours, UNESCO, wine
When taking a luxury cruise, a great way to make the most of your time in ports of call is with private shore excursions and private overland tours. Artisans of Leisure has a vast network of expert guides and drivers in cruise destinations around the world, and we work with sophisticated travelers to customize private […]
Destinations: Australia, China, Dubai, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, UAE
Tags: Artisans of Leisure, cruises, day tours, drivers, excursions, food, guides, luxury tours, overland tours, private, shore excursions, tours, wine
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
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 […]
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
Highlights of our recent private tour of Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende that focused on the best in local art and food.
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
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 […]
Food & Wine Tour of Slovenia
(7 Days)
Ljubljana with Lake Bled & the Julian Alps, Portoroz with Goriska Brda & Piran
Best of Normandy & Paris
(9 Days)
D-Day Beaches, Mont Saint-Michel, Honfleur & Deauville, Giverny, Paris & Versailles
Jewish Tour of Central Europe
(12 Days)
Warsaw, Auschwitz, Krakow, Prague, Trebic, Budapest
Food & Wine Tour of Lebanon
(7 Days)
Beirut, Sidon, Tyre, Chouf Mountains, Baalbek, Byblos, Batroun
Essence of India
(13 Days)
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai