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June 10, 2010

A conversation with an expert ranger at Singita, South Africa

Singita safari lodges are among the most exclusive and acclaimed luxury safari experiences in Africa. We recently visited Singita Boulders and caught up with Marc Alkema, one of the head  rangers we use for game drives in Sabi Sand. Q: Why did you decide to become a ranger? A: I was on a family holiday at the age […]

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Destinations:  Africa, South Africa

Tags:  adventure, lodges, luxury safaris, Sabi Sand, safari, Singita, wildlife

March 3, 2010

Luis Barragan: Modern architecture in Mexico City

Luis Barragan (1902-1988) is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century, and his buildings in Mexico City are a must-see for aficionados of art, architecture and design. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Barragan studied engineering in his youth, but soon gravitated toward architecture. While traveling in Europe, he was inspired by […]

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Destinations:  Latin America, Mexico

Tags:  architecture, architecture tours, art, artists, Casa Barragan, design, interior design, landscape architecture, Le Corbusier, Luis Barragan, Mexico City, modern art, Moorish, mosaics, Pritzker Prize, tours, travel, UNESCO

February 10, 2010

Photos from Our Travelers: A Luxury Tour of Vietnam and Cambodia

Artisans of Leisure travelers share photos of highlights of their private luxury tour of Vietnam and Cambodia, including the Mekong Delta, Hue Angkor Wat and Lake Tonle Sap.

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Destinations:  Asia, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Vietnam

Tags:  Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat tours, Asia, Asia tours, Buddhism, calligraphy, Cambodia, Cambodia tours, crafts, culture, Danang, experts, floating markets, history, Hoi An, Hue, incense, markets, Mekong Delta, Mekong Delta cruises, photography, ruins, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia tours, Tonle Sap, travel photography, Vietnam, Vietnam tours

February 5, 2010

Just Back: South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana

We recently returned from an incredible trip Africa tour that included wildlife safaris in South Africa, Botswana’s Okavango Delta, cultural touring in Cape Town, art and wine touring in the Cape Winelands, and seeing spectacular Victoria Falls.

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Destinations:  Africa, Botswana, South Africa

Tags:  Africa luxury safaris, African safaris, Botswana, Botswana tours, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, family travel, Kruger National Park, luxury Africa tours, luxury safari, luxury safari lodge, nature, Okavango Delta, philanthropy, Royal Malewane, Sabi Sand Reserve, Singita, South Africa, South Africa safaris, South Africa tours, South Africa wine tours, Victoria Falls, wildlife, wine tours, Zambia

December 22, 2009

Luxury Family Tours of Italy

Italy is one of our most popular family destinations for many reasons. Food is easy: nearly everyone loves Italian specialties such as pasta, pizza, antipasti, fried vegetables, cheese and gelato. Culture is everywhere: older children are fascinated by places where history is so tangible (and beautiful), and younger children are wowed by iconic places such […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  family, family activities, family tours, family travel, luxury Italy tours, tours

November 19, 2009

Private touring in the Atacama Desert, Chile

Touring the Atacama Desert with your own private local guide is the best way to experience this spectacular region in northern Chile and its many attractions. Private touring allows travelers to visit Atacama highlights such as the Valley of the Moon without the crowds. We arrange exclusive activities such as a private breakfast while watching […]

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Destinations:  Chile, South America

Tags:  adventure travel, Atacama Desert, Atacama Desert tours, Chile tours, desert, exclusive, exclusive activities, geysers, luxury, petroglyphs, photography tours, private, ruins, South America, South America tours, tours, wildlife

November 13, 2009

Tel Aviv’s Top 5 cultural travel experiences

Israel’s most dynamic city, Tel Aviv is the country’s cultural and commercial heart and a highlight of any tour of Israel. Although it possesses no holy sites and a relatively short history (aside from the ancient port of Jaffa), Tel Aviv is a vibrant, 24-hour city with a wide array of cultural offerings, restaurants and […]

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Destinations:  Israel, Middle East

Tags:  Arab, archaeology, architecture, art, Bauhaus, Beit Hatfutsot, best of Tel Aviv, cities, culinary, culture, food, Israel tours, Israeli, Jewish, markets, museums, Neve Tzedek, Old Jaffa, sightseeing, Tel Aviv, Tell Qasile, tourist attractions, tours, tours to Israel, UNESCO