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February 5, 2009

A Hot Stone Bath in Bhutan

Whenever we travel, we like to experience a spa treatment that is unique to that country. In the case of the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, that’s the hot stone bath. Baths have been an important part of Bhutanese family life and traditional medicine for centuries. The bath itself is typically made of wood and constructed […]

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Destinations:  Asia, Bhutan

Tags:  Amankora, Bhutan tours, Bhutanese, hot stone bath, luxury travel, spa, spa treatments, tour, tours, travel, Uma Paro

February 5, 2009

A gourmet hideaway in Lisbon’s botanical garden

Estufa Real Lisbon Estufa Real is located in Lisbon’s botanical gardens and was one of our most memorable dining experiences during our recent visit to Lisbon. The cuisine was innovative yet unpretentious, featuring fresh ingredients and herbs picked from the garden out the window. After dining, it’s worth strolling through the gardens. A driver is […]

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Destinations:  Europe, Portugal

Tags:  botanical gardens, cuisine, dining, Estufa Real, gardens, gourmet, Lisbon, luxury, luxury travel, Portugal tours, Portuguese cuisine, private Lisbon tours, restaurants

September 2, 2008

Family Travel in Morocco

A family on an Artisans of Leisure private tour of Morocco wrote to us about their favorite experiences on their trip. Artisans of Leisure arranges private, customized Morocco tours.

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Destinations:  Africa, Morocco

Tags:  cooking class, desert safari, educational travel, family tours, family travel, family travel Africa, family vacations, Fez, insider Morocco, luxury Morocco tours, Marrakesh, Morocco, Morocco family tours, Morocco tours, Sahara Desert

October 22, 2007

Photos from Our Travelers: A Private Japan Tour

Highlights from an Artisans of Leisure traveler’s private Japan tour, including Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji Castle and Hakone.

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Destinations:  Asia, Japan

Tags:  architecture, bamboo forest, castles, culture, Gora Kadan, Hakone, Himeji-jo, Japan, Japan tour, Japanese, Japanese architecture, Japanese castles, Japanese design, Japanese ryokan, Katsura, Katsura Rikyu Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Kyoto gardens, Kyoto tours, luxury Japan tours, Moss Garden, Nara, Park Hyatt Tokyo, photography, photography tour, pop culture, Shinto shrine, tea houses, Tokyo, Tokyo tours