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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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

December 14, 2010

Segovia and El Escorial: A perfect day trip from Madrid

For travelers to Madrid interested in an experience beyond the urban center, we recommend a private day tour that combines the grand Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial and the charming Castilian town of Segovia. Segovia is one of our very favorite towns in Spain. It is best known for its wonderfully preserved architecture, which […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Spain

Tags:  active travel, day tours, El Escorial, excursions, Madrid, Segovia, tours

October 12, 2010

Touring the Highlights of Sicily

On our recent journey around Sicily, we explored the highlights of Palermo and the Baroque cities, dined on delicious Sicilian cuisine and relaxed at the top resorts around the beautiful Italian island. Architecture in and around Palermo displays Sicily’s diverse cultural influences. Our local guides help travelers understand the meaning of the forms and symbols. […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy, Sicily

Tags:  Agrigento, Baroque Cities Sicily, Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Italy, luxury Italy tours, luxury Sicily tours, Palermo, private Sicily tours, Sciacca, Sicily tours, Syracuse, Taormina, Verdura Resort & Spa, Villa Igiea