By Arwa Lodhi Moscow has long played a vital role in Russian history. It was the capital of Muscovy (the Grand Principality of Moscow) in the late 13th century, which is why residents here are still known as Muscovites.…
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Who needs planes? We’ve found 10 great no fly holidays from the UK that save money, and the planet By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi We all love to travel, there’s no doubt about it. But as conscious travellers know well,…
The continent is already known for its beauty and seduces all who visit. Here are some of the most romantic getaways in Europe By Diane Small Romance plus luxury equals the vacation of a lifetime, and there’s really no…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Here’s a fun fact: did you know that Portugal may be the oldest country in Europe? Its name first appears in 868, during the Reconquista over the Muslims, and Phoenicians settled in its capital around…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has stated that tourism is one of today’s key driver for socio-economic progress: “Over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening diversification to become one of the fastest…
By Chere Di Boscio Buenos Aires is internationally renowned for quite a few things: tango, football and steak, for example. But when you think of the Argentine capital, one thing that rarely comes to mind is ‘vegan living’.…
By Chere Di Boscio Stepping back in time in Cusco is easy. After all, it is the oldest living city in the Americas – in fact, Cusco has been inhabited for over 3,000 years. And it’s been through a…
By Robyn Gravestock An increased awareness in the importance of sustainable tourism has caused more holidaymakers to seek out hotels that are caring more for the environment. Fortunately, the result of such demand is that the leisure industry has…
Former hospital Le Monastère des Augustines is now all about the hospitality By Chantal Brocca In 1639, three young Augustinian nuns pursued a perilous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on the orders of their French King to go and…
By Kasia Dietz Visitors to Paris have a long list of ‘must sees’ to enjoy – the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, dozens of museums, iconic shops and historical districts. But once you’ve ticked off all the typical touristy sites,…
By Daniela Christiansson I love London. The diversity of the people, the huge open parks, and the palpable buzz make this city a favourite for many travellers. The thing is, it’s such a sprawling metropolis full of so many…
By Arwa Lodhi Of all the people in the world, it seems those in the Arabian Gulf region are the least concerned about climate change. Qatar, for example, has the highest CO2 emissions per capita in the world thanks…
By Courtney Yalen Ahh, Morocco – the land of Argan oil, black soap, mint tea and some of the most ancient and awe-inspiring places to stay imaginable. Built around arcaded courtyards often decorated with fountains, small gardens and fruit…
By Frances Stacey As we have become more eco-conscious as a society, travelling becomes trickier. Nowadays it’s common to hop on a plane for work related obligations or to see friends or family who live abroad. But these actions…
By Arwa Lodhi Smoking in public, chewing gum, spitting in public, and littering – these are just a few of Singapore’s strict laws that were created to keep the streets clean. But Singapore has made enormous efforts to go…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi When you think of la Serenissima (Italian for “the most serene”), the history and enchantment is overwhelming. The Republic of Venice was a major maritime power from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, considered the…
By Katrine Carstens There’s no question that the adage ‘war is hell’ is absolutely true. Like many other cities in Europe, the German town of Freiburg suffered enormously in World War Two, when it was bombed to the ground.…
By Chere Di Boscio In my own personal experience, Paris is officially the world’s most boring city at New Year’s Eve. There are no fireworks, no huge parties, and not much happening at all in the streets. On the…
Primrose Hill is not only where Eluxe’s headquarters lie, but it’s also the best part of London, in my book! By Chere Di Boscio London isn’t just about historic buildings and narrow, cobblestone streets. It’s also home to a…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Although eco-tourism is usually associated with visiting areas of endangered natural flora and fauna, sustainable cities are now providing a solid eco-tourism alternative, and also act as a model for other urban centres to follow.…
By Chere Di Boscio When you think of Orange County, California, the first things that probably pop into mind are Disneyland and the hit TV shows The OC and the Real Housewives of Orange County. But beyond the glitz…
By Chere Di Boscio One company has been annoying the hotel and real estate industries greatly by allowing travellers to stay in private homes via its community-driven ‘hospitality company’ website: Airbnb. Founded in 2008 in California, Airbnb–and now, a…
By Katrine Carstens For a city so full of diversity, London has very few eco-accommodation options indeed. Eluxe Magazine has covered the city’s most lauded hotel, One Aldwych, and some of the bigger chains, like Raddisson, have some properties…