What we do
For those who value insider connections, Bearleaders curates exclusive experiences with tastemakers and five-star hotels. All our propositions are fully curated, and hosted personally by Michelin-starred chefs, Hoteliers, Artists, Sommeliers, and more: The Bearleaders.
We transform travel- and lifestyle, into an intimate dialogue with the masters of their craft, and insiders of the destination, granting you private access to a world usually kept behind closed doors. All our propositions are not googleable, not offered anywhere else, personal, and exclusively bookable upon request. Besides the fact that Bearleaders has its own platform, we develop propositions for travel- & financial companies, for events, incentives, and group travel.
Meet The Bearleaders
‘Bearleader’ was the nickname for the first travel guides who guided the young nobility in the 17th to 19th centuries, safely across the European continent on a Grand Tour journey.
A Bearleader today is a well-travelled tastemaker: a Michelin-starred chef, designer, hotelier, sommelier, or artist—who opens their doors for you, shares their local knowledge, and offers you a unique experience.
Two Michelin Star Chef | Silvio Nickol | Silvio Nickol Gourmet Restaurant | Palais Coburg | Vienna
Bearleader in Food
Head Sommelier Hostal de la Gavina & Candlelight | S’Agaró near Girona
Bearleader in Wine
Two Michelin Star Chef | Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof | Giethoorn
Bearleader in Food
Chief Experience Officer | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | Naples
Bearleader in Hospitality
Director of Sales & Marketing | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria*****L | Sorrento
Bearleader in Hospitality
General Manager | Hotel Balneario Las Arenas Resort *****GL
Bearleader in Hospitality
Bearleaders’ Hosted Experiences
A Hosted Experience is an invitation into the world of The Bearleaders—Michelin-star chefs, Artists, Sommeliers, Hoteliers, and more. It’s travel at its most personal.
Explore the destination with them. Often the experience is paired with an exclusive hotel stay. Bookable on request via Bearleaders.
Visit our Destination Guides
Are you looking for the most authentic travel & lifestyle inspiration? Check out these updated Guides with eat, drink and do recommendations of The Bearleaders. We only feature their recommendations.
GUIDE | By a Hotelier
Bearleader in Hospitality, Italian born Gianluca Borgna, is a regular visitor of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you're seeking relaxation on pristine beaches, exploration of ancient ruins, or a taste of authentic Italian hospitality, this short list will provide you with his hidden gems.
GUIDE | Cruise across land & sea through Canada and Alaska
GUIDE | by a Head Concierge | Book a unique Hosted Stay: a five-star stay, enriched with a flight over the Italian Riviera.
Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Alassio promises no less than La Dolce Vita. Let Grand Hotel Alassio's Head Concierge, Alex Cancel, take you to this paradise at the beach.
GUIDE | By a Gastronomist & Michelin Star Chefs
Where to eat when in Barcelona? Frequent food experts give you some of their favourite restaurants, from the Ramblas to the Gothic Quarter.
Giving back
We find it important to give back. We offer a Hosted Experience to discover more about the work of Rewilding Europe in Italy, and to enjoy great food and nature at the same time!
Contact
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Bearleaders is owned & founded by Suzan Fluitman.