Ellys Woodhouse

1 month ago | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Now, I don’t believe in fortune tellers, and I certainly don’t believe in time travel – but I do think there’s some truth in that: if you want a glimpse of what your home might look like five or 10 years from now, book a ticket to Milan Design Week in April. This year marked Elite Traveler’s very first visit to Milan Design Week – and, again, while we don’t believe in predicting the future, let’s just say we’ve already saved the dates for next year.

Mar 5, 2025 | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Forget the Flamenco dancers, the paella, and even the sun-kissed beaches. If you really want to feel the soul of Spain, you need to experience it through the eyes of its artists. While Spain has proudly claimed some of the most celebrated names in art history, you might be surprised to learn that many of them spent much of their lives far from home.

Feb 16, 2025 | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

Unless you’ve escaped cognitive corruption by a certain noughties English reality show, or you’ve pledged allegiance to the wrong London soccer club – no bias here, of course, despite this editorial team’s suspiciously high North London headcount – when someone mentions the Royal London borough of Chelsea, flowers are probably one of the first things that come to mind.

Jan 22, 2025 | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

As January winds down, many across Asia and the world are gearing up for a new kind of fresh start: Lunar New Year. Kicking off on January 29, it marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation and elegance in the lunar zodiac. So for those who’ve already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions, consider this your cosmic reset button—and what better way to celebrate than with gifts from our carefully curated Lunar New Year gift guide?

Jan 9, 2025 | elitetraveler.com | Ellys Woodhouse

It’s a running joke on the internet that Americans aren’t exactly masters of European geography. Let’s put that theory to the test: Can you name the countries of the British Isles? Sure, there’s the big one (England), the koala-shaped one next to it (Ireland), and maybe you’ve even heard of Scotland and Wales. But what about the other 4,000 smaller islands sprinkled across the archipelago? Well, let us get you acquainted with at least one of them. Welcome to the Isle of Man.