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…
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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 Chere Di Boscio What defines excellence in a hotel? Some would say it’s the service. Others would say it’s the interiors. We say it’s a combination of these, with an extra element–sustainability. The ITC Maurya in New Delhi…
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 Chere Di Boscio Big cities are not considered ‘eco-destinations’ by most, but compared to some brand-new ‘green’ hotels built on virgin land in exotic locales, existing properties in European cities can indeed be eco-friendly. Take the London Bridge…
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 Etruria, the ancient area in Central Italy located between the regions of Lazio, Tuscany and Umbria, has always been a trendsetter. For example, in ancient times the Greeks imported their Olympian Gods, Latin alphabet, agricultural…
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 &…
London’s First Eco Hotel By Chere Di Boscio With its diesel spewing taxis, polluted river and masses of cheap junk food, London is not likely at the top of anyone’s list as an eco-friendly travel destination. But a certain…