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Taking a luxurious cruise down the Nile is the stuff of legend, reminiscent of an Agatha Christie novel, and evocative of a time when traveling by ship was de rigueur. There are now faster ways to travel from Aswan to Luxor, but none are as memorable or beautiful as a Nile river cruise. There are […]
We love the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London–it’s a hotel that gets it right on every level. It has a perfect location in Knightsbridge, just steps from some of the city’s best shopping spots (including Harvey Nichols, Harrod’s, Walton Street, The Kings Road, Sloane Street and Sloane Avenue), beautiful Hyde Park and the Chelsea […]
Destinations: England, Europe, UK
Tags: hotels, London, Mandarin Oriental, restaurants
The Galapagos Islands are a great reason to travel to Ecuador, and the culturally rich towns and diverse landscapes of mainland Ecuador—including Quito, Otavalo and Guayaquil—also hold many wonderful experiences.
Destinations: Ecuador, Galapagos, South America
Tags: cruises, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Galapagos tours, Guayaquil, hacienda, horseback riding, markets, Otavalo, Quito, Spanish colonial, wildlife
Artisans of Leisure arranges incredible family vacations customized to families of all sizes and age ranges.
Destinations: Egypt, England, Europe, France, Middle East, UK
Tags: family travel, family vacations
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 […]
Destinations: Africa, South Africa
Tags: adventure, lodges, luxury safaris, Sabi Sand, safari, Singita, wildlife
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 […]
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
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.
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
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.
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
Journey Through Argentina
(15 Days)
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, El Calafate, Bariloche
Best of Rajasthan & Beyond
(16 Days)
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mumbai
Best of the Yucatan: Merida & Riviera Maya
(8 Days)
Merida & Chichen Itza, Riviera Maya
Italy for Art Lovers
(13 Days)
Rome, Florence & Assisi, Bologna & Ravenna, Venice & Padua, Milan
Luxuries of South Africa
(11 Days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve, Kruger National Park or Thornybush Reserve