Unique experiences with The Bearleaders

Hosted Experiences

Bearleaders creates Hosted Experiences: five-star stays, enriched with a unique experience, hosted by a hotel and/or tastemakers.

We specialize in creating unique propositions for the hospitality and travel industries, serving their most discerning clients.

Destination Guides

Lists with favourite eat, drink, do recommendations by tastemakers: The Bearleaders

DESTINATION GUIDES
Urban Design Refuge by the Fjord | Oslo
Urban Design Refuge by the Fjord | Oslo

GUIDE | The THIEF Oslo | Check out their Winter spa packages!

Be guided to all Oslo has to offer by the team of five-star hotel The THIEF. They know the ins and outs of Oslo food and culture. Stay at The Thief and discover the city through the eyes of insiders.

Inside the historical heart of Florence | Italy
Inside the historical heart of Florence | Italy

GUIDE | Florence | by a Hotelier | Check out the romantic Shooting Stars experience in August 2026

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the iconic five-star hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. Check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle of it all.

Discover the bustling city centre | Amsterdam
Discover the bustling city centre | Amsterdam

GUIDE | Amsterdam | Festive celebrations around the Christmas holidays!

On the edge of the Dam Square lies the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky: brimming with life yet relaxing and charming. The hotel is ready to accommodate you, whether you book a stay or visit the hotel for exclusive brunches/lunches, the spa, dinners and/or drinks.

Where to Eat & Drink | London
Where to Eat & Drink | London

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

London never stops to amaze with its variety, and on any given day you could enjoy a meal from pretty much anywhere on the globe, have an amazing cocktail, see a show or concert and visit an exhibition. Fortunately, you can be guided by the Bearleaders’ tips for London.

Gastronomic Experiences | Maastricht
Gastronomic Experiences | Maastricht

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Explore all the fine dining treasures this Burgundian gem in the south of The Netherlands offers. The Bearleaders share their top tips for restaurants and bars. This guide has something for everyone, from high-end restaurants to casual cafés on the Vrijthof.

The Best 65 Restaurants For Every Occasion | Amsterdam
The Best 65 Restaurants For Every Occasion | Amsterdam

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Enjoy this list of the very best restaurants in Amsterdam for every occasion, selected by tastemakers such as artists, designers, and Michelin star chefs who visit or live in the city. From guilty pleasures to haute cuisine, from Mediterranean to Asian, Amsterdam has it all.

The List of Best Restaurants & Bars | New York
The List of Best Restaurants & Bars | New York

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Be guided by insider tips by The Bearleaders on the best New York Food, from fine dining to takeout pizza slices.

Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan
Where to Eat, Drink and What to Do | Milan

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Looking for unique and authentic recommendations in Milan? Check out this guide on where to eat, drink, and what to do, through the eyes of The Bearleaders.

Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio
Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Flowers Riviera | Magical Moments

Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Alassio promises La Dolce Vita. Let Grand Hotel Alassio's Head Concierge, Alex Cancel, take you to this paradise.

Aperitivo In Seaside Tuscany | Forte Dei Marmi
Aperitivo In Seaside Tuscany | Forte Dei Marmi

GUIDE | By a Designer

Bearleader in Design, Stefan Scholten is a true insider in Forte dei Marmi. He lives in the area with his family in a renovated sixties villa and also works from his design studio for Italian clients like Paola Lenti, Moroso, and Cappellini. Live the life of Stefan Scholten and rent his renovated holiday home.

Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples
Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | Check out the Hosted Experience packages like the Mixology Class and The Grand Tour!

This seaside city has everything: magnificent views, baroque excess, rich culture, and a unique culinary tradition. Giovanni Torres Avallone, Chief Experience Officer & Marco Giuliano, Head Concierge, born and raised in the authentic city of Naples, lead you to the best of the city. 

Creative Dining & Exquisite Cocktails in the Spanish Capital | Madrid
Creative Dining & Exquisite Cocktails in the Spanish Capital | Madrid

GUIDE | by The Bearleaders

Be guided to the best restaurants Madrid has to offer, recommended by The Bearleaders who know the ins and outs of Madrid’s culinary scene.

A Connoisseurs Guide To Haute Cuisine Paradise | San Sebastián
A Connoisseurs Guide To Haute Cuisine Paradise | San Sebastián

EXPERIENCE | By a Gastronomist

Let Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen guide you to the best San Sebastián restaurants.

Where to eat, drink & stay | Marbella
Where to eat, drink & stay | Marbella

GUIDE | Marbella | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort | By an Executive Chef | Check out the unique Hosted Experience!

With a fantastic climate, a historical old town, high-end golf courses, an azure blue sea, and fresh seafood, it is a must-visit. Be guided to the best of Marbella by an insider.

Where Michelin Star Chefs Eat & Drink | Bonaire
Where Michelin Star Chefs Eat & Drink | Bonaire

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Let Hotelier Caroline Berends, and Michelin Star chefs André Gerrits and Erik van Loo guide you to the best restaurants and bars on Bonaire.

The Bearleaders Restaurant List of Ibiza | Spain
The Bearleaders Restaurant List of Ibiza | Spain

GUIDE | Where to eat & drink on Ibiza | By The Bearleaders

Some associate the island with hedonism, others with bohemian serenity. But it is always an alluring getaway. These are the Bearleaders’ hand-picked gems and hotspots that highlight the eclectic culinary vibe of Ibiza.

Beach, spa & city vibes | Valencia
Beach, spa & city vibes | Valencia

GUIDE | In and around Hotel & Spa Balneario Las Arenas*****GL | Valencia | Take part in a workshop at porcelain brand Lladró, combined with a stay!

Be inspired to visit Valencia and stay at the five-star Hotel Balneario Las Arenas. Let their staff guide you to their favourite places to eat & drink and what to do in Valencia. This is a great location to experience the best of this seaside city in winter or summer.

Insider Restaurants & Bars | Rotterdam
Insider Restaurants & Bars | Rotterdam

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Erik van Loo, Rotterdam local and legendary Two Michelin Star chef Parkheuvel, Judith van Mourik, Interior Architect both living in Rotterdam, and Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, share their favourite dinner-, lunch restaurants, and bar spots.

The insider guide of the Bavarian Capital | Munich
The insider guide of the Bavarian Capital | Munich

GUIDE | Bayerischer Hof Munich | Book a City Break Package

Enjoy the best of the world in and around the Bayerischer Hof in Munich through the eyes of The Bearleaders. Two Michelin star chef Anton Gschwendtner and Chef de Cuisine Philipp Pfisterer of Bayerischer Hof and fashion designers of Talbot Runhof, locals to Munich.

The Bearleaders List to Copenhagen | Denmark
The Bearleaders List to Copenhagen | Denmark

GUIDE | By a Gastronomist, a Photographer, Interior Designer and an Interior Architect

Frequent travellers, Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, Interior Architect Judith van Mourik, Interior Designer Rini Scherpenisse and Photographer Nine Ijff love to guide you to all the best restaurants, bars and things to do in Copenhagen.

Experience little Venice of the North | Giethoorn
Experience little Venice of the North | Giethoorn

GUIDE | Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof & The Water villa | Request availability to join a cooking class + lunch + boating hosted by Two Michelin star chef Martin Kruithof

Let Bearleader in Food Martin, guide you through his picturesque hometown. De Lindenhof is housed in an elegant farmhouse in Giethoorn, also known as ‘Little Venice of the North.’

The Best 20 Beach Clubs | The Netherlands
The Best 20 Beach Clubs | The Netherlands

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

From Noordwijk to Terschelling. Here, you can find the top 20 favourite beach clubs of well-travelled tastemakers such as designers, Michelin-starred chefs, designers, and artists.

Food & Drink spots | Mallorca
Food & Drink spots | Mallorca

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Discover the best fine-dining restaurants and splash into the Spanish sunshine as the Bearleaders, well-traveled tastemakers, take us on a gastronomic adventure in Mallorca.

A Tastemakers Guide to Culinary Treasures | Lisbon
A Tastemakers Guide to Culinary Treasures | Lisbon

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Be guided to the finest culinary treasures of Lisbon by The Bearleaders. Recommended restaurants in Lisbon, Cascais and Estoril.

Experience True Italian Island Life | Capri
Experience True Italian Island Life | Capri

GUIDE | By a Head Concierge

Be guided by Marco Guiliano, Head Concierge of Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples. As a hospitality insider, this connoisseur shows you how to experience Capri in the best way possible.

The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris
The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Paris is the city of love, and we all know the way to our hearts is through our stomach. So let the Bearleaders guide you through the streets of Paris on your search for the best restaurants to eat.

A Guide to Caribbean Glamour | St. Barths
A Guide to Caribbean Glamour | St. Barths

GUIDE | by a Hotelier

Be guided by Jorge Manzur to the exotic island of St. Barths. Jorge, a well-travelled five-star hotel manager, visited St. Barths as a humble cabin boy in the 80s and hasn’t been able to escape its grasp ever since.

Colourful Cuisine By The Water | Curaçao
Colourful Cuisine By The Water | Curaçao

GUIDE | By the Bearleaders

Discover the favourite restaurants, cocktail bars, and exciting activities of the Bearleaders. From local cuisine to world-class seafood, from classic beach resorts to hidden gems.

Scenic Polynesia | Moorea
Scenic Polynesia | Moorea

GUIDE | By Bearleader in Design Rini Scherpenisse

Be guided by Interior Designer Rini Scherpenisse who visits Moorea regularly since his daughter Luna lives and works on this magical island in Polynesia.

A Two Michelin Star Chef's Getaway | Gran Canaria
A Two Michelin Star Chef's Getaway | Gran Canaria

GUIDE | By Two Michelin Star Chef Martin Kruithof

Discover the best restaurants and bars, what to do, and where to stay on the island of Gran Canaria through the eyes of a Michelin Star Chef.

 

The Bearleaders

Well travelled tastemakers: Michelin Star Chefs, Artists, Designers, Hoteliers and more.

BEARLEADERS
Tiffany Layne
Tiffany Layne

Private Travel Planner | Founder LaVon Private Luxury

Bearleader in Travel

Vasileios Koumpis
Vasileios Koumpis

General Manager | Katikies Hotels

Bearleader in Hospitality

Servais Tielman
Servais Tielman

Michelin Star Chef | Beluga Group

Bearleader in Food

Tim Golsteijn
Tim Golsteijn

Michelin Star Chef | Restaurant Bougainville | Twenty Seven Hotel*****

Bearleader in Food

Jorge Manzur
Jorge Manzur

General Manager | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort Marbella*****

Bearleader in Hospitality

Rick Ernest Bonnier
Rick Ernest Bonnier

Resort Ocean Environment Manager | Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Bearleader in Nature

Luca Fiorentino
Luca Fiorentino

Director of Sales & Marketing | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria*****L

Bearleader in Hospitality

Sabine Riezebos
Sabine Riezebos

General Manager | Bernardus Golf

Bearleader in Hospitality

Jorane Cuppen
Jorane Cuppen

Gastronomist | Guts to Glory

Bearleader in Gastronomy

Manuel Navarro Mena
Manuel Navarro Mena

Executive Chef | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort Marbella*****

Bearleader in Food

Manuel Ehrensperger
Manuel Ehrensperger

Founder | The Hike Station

Bearleader in Wellbeing

Gianluca Borgna
Gianluca Borgna

Managing Director | Grand Hotel Alassio Resort & Spa*****

Bearleader in Hospitality

Fernando Pane
Fernando Pane

General Manager | Sina Villa Medici***** Florence

Bearleader in Hospitality

Tina Norden
Tina Norden

Architect & Interior Designer | Partner and Principal at Conran & Partners

Bearleader in Design

Sonia Ubeda Ribes
Sonia Ubeda Ribes

General Manager | Hotel Balneario Las Arenas Resort *****GL

Bearleader in Hospitality

Stefan Scholten
Stefan Scholten

Designer | Studio Works Amsterdam

Bearleader in Design

Anton Gschwendtner
Anton Gschwendtner

Two Michelin Star Chef | Atelier at Bayerischer Hof*****

Bearleader in Food

Edwin Vinke
Edwin Vinke

Two Michelin Star Chef | Suite Hotel Restaurant Kromme Watergang & Restaurant 1742 on Ibiza

Bearleader in Food

Tom Vinke
Tom Vinke

Michelin Star Chef | Suite Hotel Restaurant Kromme Watergang

Bearleader in Food

Ferry Loeve
Ferry Loeve

Sr. Hair Colourist & World Traveller

Bearleader in Wellbeing 

Alon Ben Joseph
Alon Ben Joseph

Jeweller | Ace Jewellers

Bearleader in Jewellery

Martin Kruithof
Martin Kruithof

Two Michelin Star Chef | Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof

Bearleader in Food

Giovanni Torre Avallone
Giovanni Torre Avallone

Chief Experience Officer | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****

Bearleader in Hospitality

Robert Holan
Robert Holan

Hotelier

Bearleader in Hospitality

Caroline Berends
Caroline Berends

Hotelier | De Nederlanden

Bearleader in Hospitality

Erik van Loo
Erik van Loo

Two Michelin Star Chef | Restaurant Parkheuvel

Bearleader in Food

Humberto Tan
Humberto Tan

Photographer | Bearleader in Photography

André Gerrits
André Gerrits

Michelin Star Chef | Restaurant ‘t Amsterdammertje

Bearleader in Food

Marius Bosmans
Marius Bosmans

Michelin Star Chef | Restaurant Arden Chateau de Vignee

Bearleader in Food

Alex Cancel
Alex Cancel

Head Concierge | Grand Hotel Alassio Hotel & Spa*****

Bearleader in Hospitality

 

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