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You can forget Marbella, Venice and New York, as the latest place to be emerging as a trendy and \u2018upmarket\u2019 travel destination is Lanzaote. Though unlike many other popular and allegedly \u2018high-end\u2019 resorts, in which glamour, glitz and neon-lights weave are an intrinsic feature, Lanzarote\u2019s \u2018upmarketness\u2019 is much quieter, subtle and more subdued.<\/p>\n

\"upmarket<\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t believe us? Take a look at the following \u2018evidence\u2019 of this beautiful Canary Island\u2019s move to upholding a more chic and sophisticated reputation.<\/p>\n

The influence of Cesar Manrique<\/b><\/p>\n

Across the whole of Lanzarote you can catch glimpses of how the visionary architect, environmentalist and artist Cesar Manrique influenced the island. The early twentieth century artist and architect\u2019s incredible creations can be seen across the whole of Lanzarote. It is widely agreed that it is because of Manrique\u2019s stylish buildings, sculptures and viewpoints carved on cliff edges, which saved Lanzarote from the crude ruination of rampant development.<\/p>\n

An eco-retreat<\/b><\/p>\n

With such a huge emphasis placed on being environmentally-friendly and eco-aware in contemporary society, destinations that clutch to eco-friendly ethics are commonly regarded as more \u2018upmarket\u2019 and \u2018sophisticated\u2019 than resorts which don\u2019t.<\/p>\n

With a swelling number of charismatic \u2018eco retreats\u2019 sprouting around the island, which pride themselves on offering sustainable energy and greener lifestyle practices, Lanzarote is progressing as one of Europe\u2019s greener hubs \u2013 A necessary feature in the quest to be considered an upmarket travel destination.<\/p>\n

The surfing nucleus of Europe<\/b><\/p>\n

Long gone are the days when those who had a penchant for surfing where considered to be hippie, travelling types who lived in campervans and had never worn a suit. Today surfing is considered a much chicer, cosmopolitan pastime and consequently destinations that attract surfers are held in similar upmarket esteem.<\/p>\n

This can definitely be applied to Lanzarote, which offers some of the best surfing in Europe. The island is home to a number of well-facilitated surfing centres where it\u2019s possible to hire a board and be coached by a qualified and professional trainer.<\/p>\n

Yes, it\u2019s safe to say if you\u2019re looking for an upmarket travel destination that is void of neon, noise and conspicuousness, the sun-drenched, volcanic lands of Lanzarote could be the island to head to.<\/p>\n

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You can forget Marbella, Venice and New York, as the latest place to be emerging as a trendy and \u2018upmarket\u2019 travel destination is Lanzaote. Though unlike many other popular and allegedly \u2018high-end\u2019 resorts, in which glamour, glitz and neon-lights weave are an intrinsic feature, Lanzarote\u2019s \u2018upmarketness\u2019 is much quieter, subtle and more subdued. 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