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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

October 14, 2009

Hangzhou: a luxury retreat in China

For centuries, Hangzhou has been regarded as one of China’s most beautiful and relaxing destinations. The region’s charms—scenic West Lake, ancient Buddhist temples, and abundant tea plantations—have changed little since Hangzhou was the imperial capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). The emperors may be long gone, but a luxurious lifestyle remains. The Fuchun Resort—one […]

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Destinations:  Asia, China

Tags:  architecture, Buddha, caves, China tours, Chinese gardens, gardens, Hangzhou, luxury, luxury hotels, scenic, spas, tea, tea plantations

October 13, 2009

Family travel in Peru

Peru is one of our most popular family travel destinations. With awe-inspiring archaeological sites such as Machu Picchu, abundant wildlife, and incredible natural beauty, Peru offers the perfect mix of culture, nature and family-friendly activities. Our guides in Peru are particularly skilled at keeping sightseeing interesting and fun for the entire family. No visit to […]

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Destinations:  Peru, South America

Tags:  culture, family, family travel, family trips, Machu Picchu, Peru tours, South America, UNESCO, vacations, wildlife, wonders of the world

October 9, 2009

An interview with one of our Sicily insiders

Sicily has become a favorite destination for many of our clients who have already traveled extensively in Italy and for those interested in tracing their family heritage. Sicily is also great for first-time visitors to Italy who are attracted to the fascinating Mediterranean island for its complex history, abundant culture and delicious food.  We recently chatted […]

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Destinations:  Italy, Sicily

Tags:  cooking classes, culinary tours, Italy tours, luxury, luxury hotels, private, ruins, Sicily experts, Sicily tours, tours, travel experts

October 6, 2009

Top 5: Quick getaways over the Christmas and New Year holidays

Looking for great options for a short international trip over the Christmas and New Year holidays? Our luxury travel experts have selected five of their favorite destinations. 1.) Marrakesh A week in Marrakesh promises over-the-top luxury, thriving traditional culture, great shopping and dining, and plenty of outdoor options. We recommend using Marrakesh as base for five or […]

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Destinations:  Austria, Czech Republic, Egypt, Europe, Italy, Middle East, Morocco, Turkey

Tags:  Christmas, Christmas Markets, cities, culture, December, European getaway, family, family travel, festivals, food, gardens, getaways, holiday travel, holidays, interior design, international, January, luxury resorts, luxury travel, markets, New Year, once-in-a-lifetime, ruins, shopping, short trips, spas, tours, travel, trips, vacation, wine

September 25, 2009

Porticos of Bologna

Porticos are as essential to Bologna as gourmet food and university students. The distinctive covered walkways course 38 kilometers (more than 23 miles) through this attractive and very walkable city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, sheltering pedestrians and window-shoppers from the elements while providing access to daylight and fresh air. Porticos typically flow […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Italy

Tags:  architecture, architecture tours, art, art tours, Bologna, Bologna's porticos, culinary, design, Emilia-Romagna, food, frescoes, history, Italian, Italy tours, Jewish, luxury, luxury Italy tours, portico, private, tours, travel, UNESCO