Travel in the footsteps of The Bearleaders

From the 17th to the 19th century, ‘bear-leaders’ were educated men who guided young aristocrats through Europe to teach them about life in general and, more specifically, European culture, art, languages, etc., a phenomenon known as The Grand Tour.

Inspired by the first travel guides in history, ‘The Bearleaders’ of today are well-travelled successful artists, designers, Michelin-star chefs, and hoteliers, who guide us to the very best experiences the world has to offer.

They share their favourite destinations, hotels, the best restaurants, and things to do in regularly updated Guides. You can also enjoy hosted experiences by hotels and The Bearleaders.

Unique Hosted Experiences by The Bearleaders & Trusted Hotel Partners

Do you crave to experience something special on your travels? Apply to join unique Hosted Experiences, hosted by a Bearleader and our trusted hotel partners. Experience a journey to the favourite location of a Michelin Star Chef, Designer, Artist, or Hotelier. Apply to join a Bearleader on a memorable trip.

Regularly updated Destination Guides by insiders

Are you looking for travel inspiration? Our Guides are filled with recommendations of The Bearleaders and their favourite places to stay, eat, drink, and what to do. Every tip of a Bearleader is a genuine recommendation.

This means you get to experience their favourite locations, ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to hidden gems, to the best places to stay. We might value our heritage, but that doesn’t mean we live in the past. The world is changing quickly, and our guides reflect that. Guides are not news articles or blog posts. They are updated regularly. We work with well-travelled tastemakers who are connected to iconic hotels, to deliver you the best of the best tips.

We do not cover any destination, since we follow the travels & lifestyle of The Bearleaders. So what you see is where they hang out. You cannot find more trustworthy tips except for recommendations from your friends. We also work together with luxury brands to create a Guide through the eyes of a tastemaker who is connecting to the brand. And more important a true insider of the unique heritage of the brand, so you will get to profit from their best finds.

GIVING BACK

Bearleaders is all about the good life. We also realize this isn’t always accessible for everyone, so we decided to give back. We do this with the support of our dear partners and The Bearleaders. Therefore, we contributed in 2021 to Rewilding Europe, whose goals we still love. In 2022, we started contributing to IT4Kids since we’d love to give sports chances to the next generation. Feel free to donate as well.

JOIN US

Apply to join The Bearleaders on these unique, exclusive, and intimate Hosted Experiences.

Looking for travel & lifestyle inspiration? Check out the Guides filled with tips from The Bearleaders and look at the Destinations where The Bearleaders travel.

Or learn more about the expanding group of tastemakers, The Bearleaders.

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Bearleaders was founded by Suzan Fluitman.