The Londoner, London
As a luxury travel expert with Eloura Journeys, my role is always to experience hotels not just as a guest, but through the lens of our clients – premium travellers who value thoughtful design, intuitive service, and that all-important feeling of ease when they arrive somewhere special. My recent visit to The Londoner did exactly that, and […]
Thanda Island – your own private Eden
Perfect paradise in the Indian Ocean There are tropical escapes, and then there is Thanda Island. Fringed by ivory sands and the dazzling turquoise waters of the Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, the private island is located off Tanzania’s coast. We think that this enchanting retreat offers an unparalleled sense of seclusion and is one of […]
Discover Iceland’s Ultimate Luxury Wilderness Retreat: Deplar Farm
Are you dreaming of an escape to a place where wild adventure meets exceptional luxury? Let me introduce you to Deplar Farm—a private, all-inclusive lodge on Iceland’s remote Troll Peninsula that offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for travellers with a passion for the extraordinary. Nature Unleashed, Luxury Unmatched Nestled in the untamed beauty of northern Iceland, […]
A Timeless Escape: My Dream Visit to Reid’s Palace, Madeira
Reid’s Palace has been on my hotel wishlist for many years— an elegant clifftop retreat where time slows down, and the Atlantic sparkles endlessly below. Set high above Funchal’s bay on the Portuguese island of Madeira, this legendary hotel has always embodied the kind of old-world glamour that never truly fades. And after finally setting […]
Ritz Carlton Mandapa – Ubud
A Sanctuary to relax one’s mind, body and soul. As I raised my hands in the praying motion to namaste my welcome host, I was greeted with the tinkling of wind charms and the light warm breeze of a Balinese spring. Following quietly away from my chauffeur I was guided through a long dark marble […]
Top 5 World Cultural Heritage Sites
Ready to experience the best the world has to offer? Here at Eloura Journeys we love to explore the rich historical and cultural landscape of the world, whether it’s the mystical majesty of the ruins of Machu Pichu, or traversing the lesser explored parts of the Great Wall of China, our experts know the […]
My Journey on Explora I
When Explora Journeys — the world’s newest luxury cruise line — announced its mission to reinvent ocean travel, I was intrigued. Could a cruise really feel more like a boutique hotel experience at sea? I had the chance to find out for myself on a sailing from Istanbul to Genoa, and spoiler alert: it was every […]
Mahali Mzuri is back – reimagined and ready for the wild!
Virgin Limited Edition has proudly unveiled the refreshed Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson’s luxury tented safari camp in Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara. Officially reopened on 7 June 2025, just in time for the Great Migration season, the camp now reveals its most stunning transformation yet. The luxury safari camp is looking even more majestic than […]
The Art of Care…
Domaine des Etangs, a sprawling estate in Massignac, France, is a haven for wellness, offering a blend of nature, art, and luxurious facilities, including a spa, thermal baths, pools, and activities designed to reconnect with oneself and nature. Nestled in the heart of Charente, between the valleys of the Périgord-Limousin nature reserve, the estate spans […]
Sol y Luna
Sacred Valley Peru – Sustainable Luxury with Soul I’ve found in a world where luxury often risks losing its meaning, Sol y Luna in Peru’s Sacred Valley stands as a rare exception — a place where refinement is rooted in purpose, and where meaningful travel becomes a transformative experience. Tucked between the ancient city of […]