world exploration
The FLUX Review’s World Exploration blog journeys beyond the gallery, sharing a curated mix of personal travel reflections and inspiring places, destinations, art, and design from around the world.
Minos Palace Resort, Crete
A New Language of Wellness for 2026 As the notion of social wellness continues to shape the future of travel in 2026, a quieter yet more intentional shift is taking place. Wellness is no longer confined to the private rituals of the spa; it is becoming something...
Chia Laguna Nature Resort Sardinia
A Return to Place Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most arresting coastlines, Chia Laguna Nature Resort reopens for the season on 23rd April with a quietly transformative vision. Located in southern Sardinia, the resort enters a new chapter, one defined less by...
Caribbean Luxury – Windjammer Landing
Saint Lucia Rising: Caribbean Luxury Reimagined at Windjammer Landing As global travel patterns continue to shift, a new rhythm is emerging. Airspace pressures, route adjustments and evolving traveller priorities are quietly reshaping where and how we explore. In this...
El Fenn – An Artful Wonderland
We were lucky enough to enjoy a lunch and a tour of El Fenn during a recent trip to Marrakech. We entered the oasis of calm from a busy street in the Medina, through a designer boutique, and were escorted to the rooftop – where the design, colour and view of the...
The Oberoi A Magical Palace
We arrived in 40-degree heat to be astonished by the beauty of the entrance. But nothing could prepare us for the wow-factor of the grand lobby with its 14-metre-high ceilings and oppulent patio. The design, the intricate marble, stuccowork and mosaics are inspired by...
Culinary delights of South Africa
South Africa is a beautiful country with jaw-dropping mountain ranges, lush forests, wild desert regions, and pristine beaches; making it the perfect destination for an exhilarating vacation. The complex history of South Africa means that the country’s culture and...
Jean-Michel Gathy – Hotel Janu
Jean-Michel Gathy has been appointed by Aman as the first designer to lead its new sister brand, Janu. The opening of its first hotel Janu Tokyo is set for Autumn 2023. The much anticipated ‘Modern Urban Village’, Azabudai Hills, is an 8.1-hectare visionary lifestyle...
The Maldives vs. Mauritius
How to pick your next holiday destination Choosing the perfect holiday destination can be a daunting task. With so many beautiful places to explore, it can be hard to decide where to visit next. Two destinations that often captivate travellers' attention are the...
Gatsby Athens
Gatsby Athens is a boutique, contemporary hotel which opened in autumn 2021 in the heart of Athens. The beautifully designed property consists of 33 rooms and suites, as well as an all-day restaurant, two bars, a detox gym, party spaces and a roof garden with fabulous...
Sani Resort Sustainability, Greece
Sani Resort is the first certified carbon-neutral resort in Greece since 2020 and was awarded World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort by World Travel Awards in 2022 for the fourth year in a row. Set in a majestic 1,000-acre ecological reserve with Blue-flagged sandy...
Leuchie Walled Garden
Leuchie Walled Garden is a sleek mid-Century, post-Bauhaus glasshouse, where Sir Hew Dalrymple, the current 11th Baronet and his siblings spent an idyllic childhood, running free in its five-acre walled garden, is now available as an exclusive holiday let. Having been...
Santorini’s best cultural events
When you think of Santorini, you might think of gorgeous whitewashed houses, sparkling blue seas and romantic moments as the sun sets. Well-known as a honeymoon destination, Santorini is often overlooked by other travellers who aren’t paired up. But this idyllic...
Seductive Santorini – Greece
Like a sultry lover waiting in repose, Santorini is the sparkling blue and white vision that is the paradigm of the ideal Greek Island to wallow on in decadent luxury. Sexy and sleek in its own skin of stark whitewashed buildings cascading down multi-coloured cliffs,...
An Island Destination or a Soul Retreat
If I close my eyes, I can still remember the feel of warm sand beneath my feet, a cool breeze with a touch of salt kissing my skin, as the idle waves roll towards the shore. If you think of an island holiday, it’s hard not to imagine the sun, sand and sea. A few...
Tuscany Now and More
A Family Affair - How it all began... Tuscany Now&More®, think of themselves as a family. Maybe this is because the business grew from an actual family. Their story began in 1966 when Simon’s parents bough a house in the Tuscan countryside outside Florence. The...


















