Once viewed as a small group of people who avoided animal products for ethical reasons, veganism has since expanded to include a much larger, and fast growing, group of people seeking healthier, cleaner food and a more enriching lifestyle. As a result, being a vegan is no longer seen as an inconvenient lifestyle; it’s easy and accessible.

World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated on 1 November by vegans across the world to raise awareness of the benefits of veganism for human health, animals and the environment. There are a number of festivals and exhibitions held around the world by various vegan societies and establishments.

To get into the vegan spirit, Booking.com is highlighting five great vegan stays across the world.

             1.                  The LifeCo Bodrum Well-Being Detox Center and Vegan Hotel, Golturkbuku, Turkey

Situated in picturesque Türkbükü, a short walk from the Aegean Sea, Lifeco Well-Being Center is a juice-fasting, vegan, detox retreat, which focuses on ways to boost health, lose weight, reduce stress and break harmful habits. The detox program is specially tailored to suit the needs of each individual guests. The program includes yoga, meditation, colon cleansing, steam room and infrared sauna, and guidance talks to help guests understand where body toxins come from.

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2.                  Prinz Myshkin Parkhotel, Munich, Germany

The newly renovated Prinz Myshkin Parkhotel welcomes its guests in Munich’s first vegetarian hotel. In the restaurant ‘garden’ or terrace, guests are pampered with vegetarian and vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner from all over the world. As well as this, they cater for lactose free diet, gluten-free diet and raw food diets.

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3.                  Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino, California

Located along the Mendocino coastline, this resort offers an indoor salt water pool, a hot tub and a restaurant. Ocean views, rustic wood décor, white plush linens and a fireplace are featured in room.

Featuring an ocean and a garden view, free mountain bike rentals are also offered. Cooking classes, a wellness centre and yoga classes are available for guests to enjoy. Offering vegan cuisine, Raven’s Restaurant is located at Mendocino Stanford Inn by the Sea. Sourced from local produce, a full breakfast menu is offered daily.

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4.                  Bödele Alpenhotel, Schwarzenberg im Bregenzerwald, Austria

With direct access to ski slopes, cross-country ski runs and hiking trails, the modern Bödele Alpenhotel is 3.7 miles from Schwarzenberg and 5 miles from Dornbirn. Guests can enjoy healthy meals made up of organic regional produce in the Bödele Alpenhotel. The cuisine served there is vegetarian and vegan, and a wide variety of tasty healthy drinks can be enjoyed, as well. A scenic lake with a small chapel is next to the hotel, and a ski bus to the Mellau-Damüls Ski Area stops right outside. 

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5.                  Casa Axis Mundi Raw and Vegan B&B, Valladolid, Mexico

Located on a quiant green properity with an outdoor pool, gardens and sun terraces, Casa Axis offers guests spirtual healing, Reiki training, meditation lessons, nutritional coaching and vegan cookery classes. Casa Axis also serves a raw vegan breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit. Raw and cooked vegan dinners can also be served on request.