The best holiday destinations and travel ideas!
Found at the base of the Rocky Mountains’ Tenmile Range, the Colorado town of Breckenridge (known as Breck to the locals) is not only famous for being home to one of the world’s best ski resorts, it is also home to year-round activitie…via JustLuxe.com
The sounds of the high desert awaken me – again. Cactus Wrens, Lesser Goldfinches, Mourning Doves, Hummingbirds, and far distant, the soft chime of Soleri Bells. I lived in Tucson for 26 years – much happened here: I received my…via JustLuxe.com
We’re not here to compare Healdsburg to Napa, as so many other publications are wont to do. While the counties of Napa and Sonoma collectively make up what is known as California’s wine country, the two regions are far from interchangeable….via JustLuxe.com
Few images evoke summer like the whitewashed houses, blue domed-churches and spectacular scenery of Santorini. One of the most beautiful islands in the Aegean, it offers incredible cultural touring, luxurious resorts and outstanding food and wine. A volcanic eruption around 1600 B.C. shaped Santorini’s unique topography of steep cliffs, black sand beaches and spectacular caldera, the crescent-shaped rim of a partially submerged volcanic crater. Today, whitewashed buildlings spill down terraces to the Aegean Sea while traditional villages and wineries dot the inland terrain. Our private Greece tours feature…
The south of France, a magnet for artists and writers during the postwar years of the 20th century, is an incredible destination for touring art collections, villas, and the former homes and studios of luminaries such as Cezanne, Van Gogh and Renoir. One unique private collection on the Cote d’Azur, however, belongs to the legendary La Colombe d’Or, a small, historic auberge (inn) and restaurant in the medieval village of Saint-Paul de Vence. La Colombe d’Or (“The Golden Dove”) is one of our favorite lunch destinations in the area, a must-…
Rwanda is the perfect destination for travelers interested in unique wildlife and beautiful scenery. Artisans of Leisure travel specialist Carly Walter recently returned from a trip to Rwanda, visiting its beautiful capital, Kigali, and its three national parks, where she enjoyed gorilla trekking, luxury lodges and more. Q: Why did you …
Enjoy this interview with Ashley Isaacs Ganz, founder & CEO of Artisans of Leisure, about her most recent visit to China with her family. Q.) What inspired this trip to China? The country is changing so quickly, and I wanted to revisit some of my favorite cities to focus on new hotel, …
The islands of the Maldives are a destination that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world Many travel enthusiasts dream of someday flying to the Maldives, they are considered one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Turquoise blue water, green palms and white sandy beaches describe this paradise on earth just
You don’t know where to go this summer? Have you ever though about Ibiza? This paradise island which belongs to Spain is one of the most visited and famous islands and guarantees you beautiful beaches, turquoise waters, a world-famous party scene and a historical oldtown with many upscale shops and luxury restaurants. Ibiza has everything
Turquoise blue water, beautiful bays and adventurous rocky beaches, Croatia has become one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Mediterranean for many people, with its picturesque coastline, original coastal towns, fascinating landscapes, friendly locals and diverse cuisine. The Adriatic Sea offers the perfect conditions for swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing and sailing. There are over
The second smallest inhabited Balearic Island is famous for its Caribbean flair, it’s incredible beaches and turquoise water. Many holiday makers come here over the summer, most of them for a day trip from Ibiza. But why not stay on this beautiful island overnight? If you are looking for a place to recover from the
The Hotel Byblos has long been legendary, with a reputation for luring jet-setters and a-listers to its posh address in the village…via JustLuxe.com
For most, the image of Miami is of its glitzy South Beach night-life, the exotic Latin culture, or the toned and oiled bodies lazing about on beaches perfecting their tans. Greater Miami is so much more that and along Miami’s coastline, far…via JustLuxe.com
Huntington Beach California is a special location; the fine-sand beach a draw to the surfable waters beyond, a pier that is a perfect vantage point to watch the sun set into the Pacific and a vibe unlike much of Southern California. The mild weath…via JustLuxe.com
Docked in port like a regal royal, it is upon first sight that the multi masts of Sea Cloud II, an old-fashion-style sailing vessel, set it apart. Though greeted with a champagne welcome and a hardy handshake from each of the ship’s officers…via JustLuxe.com
The countryside around St. Petersburg, Russia, is filled with palaces and parks that make wonderful private day trips from the former imperial capital. One of our top excursions from St. Petersburg is Catherine Palace, where we arrange for our travelers to skip the entrance lines to tour the beautiful interiors of the Baroque building. To gain even more insight into the palace and its history, we arrange an exclusive visit to the nearby Tsarskoselskaya Amber Workshop, which is not open to the public. The workshop is famous …
Marbella, the city of the rich and the beautiful on the famous Costa del Sol in the south of Spain, is certainly the richest town in Spain. If you are looking for luxury and wealth, then you are more than right here. Its famous marina with its exclusive restaurants and posh boutiques belongs to the
One of the greatest aspects of travel is finding the hidden gem in the place you’re visiting—and, as we just recently discovered, Poetry Inn in Napa Valley is like stumbling upon the Hope Diamond….via JustLuxe.com
One of the greatest aspects of travel is finding the hidden gem in the place you’re visiting—and, as we just recently discovered, Poetry Inn in Napa Valley is like stumbling upon the Hope Diamond….via JustLuxe.com
The Faroe Islands are just a teeny tiny dot on the world map, and since tourism hasn’t taken off a great deal yet, it can be difficult to find practical information online about travelling here. So voila! I hope to shed light on the hows, whys, whats and wheres of…
Fake Elvis’s rose-colored shades are straight out of an old Starsky & Hutch episode. Behind him, a faded tapestry emblazoned with the real Elvis flaps in the breeze, while the King’s “Welcome to My World,” released in 1977 just months before his death, crackles through cranked boom box speakers. Soon Fake Elvis leans into a stance, then pumps his arms furiously to simulate a drum fill. I couldn’t have predicted my trip …
The captain wielded his long white oars like hot knives through butter, each dip barely dimpling the glassy sea. His muscled arms moved fluidly, tiny adjustments keeping us on our course around the old city of Rovinj. We rounded the ancient pier and hugged the coast, where sun-splashed houses of many colors balanced precariously on rock outcroppings. Every so often, he abandoned the oars to smile and wave at a passing boat or residents who hung out of their windows, watching our little parade. “Ciao! Come va?” He seemed to know everyone…
Whenever we travel, we’re on the lookout for halloumi: a salty Cypriot cheese often griddled or grilled until crispy and golden brown. Halloumi can be very difficult to find in the United States, but it’s wildly popular in some of our favorite travel destinations: Greece, Turkey and Lebanon, especially, but also cities like London, Berlin and Dublin, where it has become an integral part of the culinary landscape. Both vegetarians and omnivores love it tucked into a pita sandwich as a quick lunch during a…
It’s terrible to adhere to clichés and stereotypes isn’t it? Especially if in the past you’ve been mildly outraged when someone else is guilty of doing exactly the same thing. Last week I was invited on a corporate day out you see. These invitations don’t come along very often so I tend to leap on them immediately when they do. But this one annoyed me a tiny bit. It was a golf and spa day. Golf for men and …
