Stuck for holiday ideas this year? Why not consider these 10 American cities to see by train? By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi It’s a bit frustrating that airlines aren’t flying to all their full destinations right now, and for Americans,…
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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.…
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 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 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 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 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.…
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 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…
The Hotel Majestic Barriere is one of the most exciting places to visit in Cannes. Here’s why By Kaitlyn Davis It’s that time of year, when the glitterati gather in the south of France for the world’s most feted…
By Diane Small It may be best known for its smog, overcrowding and pollution, but Beijing is trying to turn its bad reputation around with the introduction luxury art hotel that is revolutionising sustainable travel in China. Located…
By Katrine Carstens Once a prime engine of the English empire, Glasgow spiralled into grime and despair as the glory of colonial Britain faded into grey. Lately however, with a foot firmly on the accelerator of progress, the city…
By Chere Di Boscio The Hà´tel du Temps Paris is what’s commonly referred to as a ‘hidden gem’–a place where chilled out, low key people who appreciate warm staff and cool decor go to sip coffee, read magazines, and…
By Diane Small In trying to reduce their carbon footprints, not all eco hotels are very glamourous: quite often, they and their customers put carbon reduction above comfort, which isn’t a bad thing. Here at Eluxe, we think both…
By Franziska Furst It’s the most visited city in the world, but Paris is not usually reputed to be as eco-friendly as other cities found in its European neighbours, Sweden, Austria or Germany. For one weekend in the autumn,…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Since it was greatly destroyed during World War II , Milan has rebuilt itself into a thriving cosmopolitan financial capital, and has become one of the world’s most important fashion spots. Home to Dolce &…