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An interesting part of any trip to Peru is exploring the country’s rich history and culture through its fascinating arts and crafts. Beautiful handmade textiles are among the most famous Peruvian crafts. They’re also among the most ancient: The oldest fabrics discovered in Peru have been dated to around 10,000 B.C. Artisans of Leisure Peru […]
The very best of Bali and Java in Indonesia, one of our favorite countries for relaxation, culture and luxury.
Italy’s southern region of Puglia is a wonderful destination known for its historic whitewashed villages, coastline with crystal-clear water, fantastic cuisine and beautiful traditional crafts. Artisans of Leisure arranges private luxury tours that feature the best of Puglia.
One of the highlights of touring in Peru is learning about the country’s important archaeological sites while accompanied by an expert guide. Peru has been home to many important and powerful civilizations, including the Chavin, Moche, Nazca and Chimu. The best-known ancient Peruvian civilization is the Inca Empire. Inca heritage is still apparent in the […]
Artisans of Leisure travel specialist, Stephanie, just returned from Oaxaca, Mexico, one of our favorite destinations to experience traditional Mexican culture, history, food and crafts. Here are some of the reasons we love it: Markets Oaxaca is known for its markets, and the sprawling Central de Abastos is considered one of the best in the […]
Artisans of Leisure travelers share photos of their family’s customized tour of Greece and Turkey, which included Athens, Santorini, Crete and Istanbul.
Clients who recently returned from Israel sent us these photos of the spectacular mosaics they saw at the Zippori archaeological site in the Galilee. Ongoing excavations at Zippori have revealed the site’s many layers of history, from a Roman administrative capital in the first century B.C. to a busy Jewish religious center and, later, a […]
Lunch with a duchess in her seaside palazzo. A private cooking lesson with a renowned Sicilian cookbook author. Meeting a member of the Italian royalty and touring her exquisite Mediterranean garden. These are a few of the exclusive culinary and cultural experiences included in our all-new 2014 private Sicily tours. The tours define the best of […]