GUIDE | By a Gastronomist, a Photographer, and an Interior Architect
Frequent travellers, Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, Interior Architect Judith van Mourik, and Photographer Nine Ijff are no strangers to the city and love to guide you to all the best restaurants, bars and things to do in Copenhagen.
Read MoreGUIDE | By Two Hoteliers
With its long-stretched boulevard, majestic yacht harbour, and wealth of luxurious palace hotels, Cannes has long been a meeting spot for the rich and famous worldwide. Hoteliers and Bearleaders in Hospitality, Roberto Payer, and Yaron Liberman visit the city regularly and give you their best finds.
Read MoreGUIDE | By The Bearleaders
Ibiza echoes various meanings for different people. 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.
Read MoreGUIDE | All year monthly Sunday brunches in the Wintergarden
On the edge of the Dam Square lies the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, a hotel that perfectly captures the duality of Amsterdam: brimming with life and yet relaxing and charming. The Krasnapolsky Brunch isn’t just a meal. it’s a lifestyle. Mark your calendars for a special monthly brunch edition in the Wintergarden.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Gastronomist & a Designer
Welcome to the enchanting island paradise of Bali. Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen and Bearleader in Design Stefan Scholten guide you through the island and discover the best restaurants, bars, and places to stay on the tropical island of Bali in Indonesia. Read more…
Read MoreGUIDE | Parc Broekhuizen | Leersum
Florist Menno Kroon, interior architect Judith van Mourik, and award-winning composer and pianist Michiel Borstlap will guide you to the best of Leersum in and around this stunning hotel. Find out what to do and where to eat and drink.
Read MoreGUIDE | Sina Villa Medici | Florence | by a Hotelier
Fernando Pane, General Manager of the historically legendary hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. You can also check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle.
Read MoreGUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | by a Hotelier and a Head Concierge
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, both of Grand Hotel Parker’s, were born and raised in the authentic city of Naples. Let them lead you to the best of the city.
Read MoreGUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Riviera of Flowers | by a Hotelier & a Head Concierge
Plan your trip to the Italian Riviera now. Whether you seek a leisurely day lounging on the beach, a cultural exploration of its historic heart, or an adventurous escape into the rugged hinterland, Alassio promises La Dolce Vita. Let General Manager Gianluca Borgna and Head Concierge Alex Cancel of Grand Hotel Alassio take you to this Italian Riviera paradise.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Find out the best-hidden restaurants where locals eat in Rome and the nearby beach city of Fregene with this food guide, from small boutique delicacy shops to high-end restaurants and beach clubs.
Read MoreGUIDE | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort | By a Hotelier
Located on the southern coast of Spain, Marbella has a long history of being a center of the international jet set for its fantastic climate, historical old town, high-end golf courses, and top-of-the-bill restaurants. With the azure blue sea, fresh seafood, and lush rolling hills it is a must-visit for the traveler in search of the good life. Be guided to the best of Marbella by insider Jorge Manzur, General Manager of the Anantara Villa Padierna resort.
Read MoreGUIDE | Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof | by a Two Michelin star chef
Let Bearleader in Food, two Michelin-starred chef Martin Kruithof, guide you through his picturesque hometown. De Lindenhof is housed in an elegant farmhouse in Giethoorn, also known as ‘Little Venice of the North.’ Renting the water villa and enjoying Martin's cuisine is an authentic experience for lovers of nature, gastronomy, and watersports.
Read MoreGUIDE | By Almhof Schneider*****S
In this guide, you’ll discover the best food and drink places in and around Hotel Almhof Schneider*****S in Lech Austria, as experienced by insiders. Discover the cultural and artistic side of this wonderful historic Alpine village. New this season: you can rent an beautifully restored house ‘Sonnenhof’ with 6 bedrooms and a sauna.
Read MoreGUIDE | 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.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Hotelier
Hotelier and local Carlos Boga, General Manager of five-star Hotel Balneario Las Arenas, guides you to his favourite places to eat, drink, and what to do in Valencia. This is a great spot to experience the best of the city in winter or summer.
Read MoreGUIDE | The Thief Oslo | Celebrate Spring
This is the perfect moment to treat someone special. The Thief offers the ideal package for a getaway, including a night in the hotel with a bottle of champagne, access to the spa, a three-course meal, and an inspiring museum visit. Be guided to Oslo by Bearleader in Hospitality Robert Holan, who manages design Hotel The Thief******.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Michelin Star Chef & a Hotelier
Once an industrial fishing town, Portimão has grown into a sun-kissed haven for lovers of fine dining. Be guided by locals of Portimão, Michelin star chef João Oliveira and Hotelier Gonçalo Narciso dos Santos of five-star Bela Vista Hotel & Spa and discover their favourite places to eat, drink and what to do in the area of the hotel.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Hotelier
Discover the best restaurants and bars in Courmayeur in Italy. This beautiful skiing paradise boasts a varied and compact network of slopes, all with magnificent views of Mont Blanc.
Read MoreGUIDE | Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin***** | Noordwijk
Huis ter Duin is ready to welcome you and your family. Have long walks on the beach, dine & wine, and book a visit at the spa. Let Bearleader in Hospitality Stephan Stokkermans and DJ Maestro Martijn Barkhuis guide you to this enchanting beach village close to Amsterdam.
Read MoreGUIDE | Oyster picking when there is an R in the month | Hotel Op Oost
Go oyster picking on this Dutch Island. Embrace the serenity and beauty of the Dutch island of Texel and be guided by Hotel Op Oost’s owner Valerie Jongeneel. Follow her into the Texel’ wilderness, pluck oysters, and taste the island.
Read MoreGUIDE | By Two Michelin Star Chefs
Discover the best restaurants and bars in Lanzarote as Michelin star chefs Servais Tielman (Beluga Loves You) and Egon van Hoof (MOS Amsterdam) share their favourite spots.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Enjoy this list of the very best restaurants for every occasion that Amsterdam has to offer, selected by tastemakers such as artists, designers and Michelin chefs who visit Amsterdam regularly or live there. From guilty pleasures to haute cuisine, from Mediterranean to Asian, Amsterdam has it all.
Read MoreGUIDE | By two Michelin Star Chefs
Let Michelin Star chefs André Gerrits and Erik van Loo guide you through the best restaurants and bars in Bonaire.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Gastronomist & a Senior Hotel Executive
Venice is without a doubt the most romantic get-away destination in Europe. This city is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea and surprises with elegant Renaissance palazzi that rise out of the water.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
On a hospitality and culinary level, Antwerp has so many things to offer, from high-end restaurants to cool bars and excellent lunch spots. Be inspired by tastemakers.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Discover the favourite restaurants, hip cocktail bars, and exciting activities of the Bearleaders. From local cuisine to world-class seafood, from classic beach resorts to hidden gems.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef
Experience the beauty of Guatemala with tips from a Michelin-star chef. Discover the best luxury hotels and restaurants, from Flores to Antigua.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Be guided to the finest culinary treasures of Lisbon by Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, Hotelier Gonçalo Narciso dos Santos and Michelin star chef João Oliveira of Vista restaurante at Hotel & Spa Bela Vista in Portimão, and Sr Hair Colourist & World Traveller Ferry Loeve.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef & a Jeweller
Discover the best restaurants and bars in South Tyrol - on and off piste. Two Michelin star chef Martin Kruithof of hotel and restaurant De Lindenhof visits this area every year and shares his favourite spots around Selva / Wolkenstein with jeweller Alon Ben Joseph, who also found some hidden culinary gems hiding between the mountains.
Read MoreGUIDE | by Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily*****
The 2,700-year-old city of Syracuse lies in the southeast corner of the island of Sicily. Located in a historic ‘Palazzo Della Poste’ from the 1920s, the five-star Ortea Palace Hotel Sicily lies right in the historic center of Syracuse on the little port. Now you can also experience a unique Calligraphy course, bookable through the hotel.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Designer
Bearleader in Design, Stefan Scholten is sure to have the best recommendations 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 recently renovated holiday home.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef
Erik van Loo, legendary Two Michelin Star chef of restaurant Parkheuvel in Rotterdam shares his favourite restaurants worthwhile exploring in Phuket, Thailand. Accompanied by his own photography.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Bearleader in Photography
Be amazed not just by Helsinki’s photogenic prowess but also by its cultural and culinary treats. Photographer Humberto Tan gives you the highlights of this experience.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Sommelier
Be guided by an award-winning Sommelier and discover fine dining and wining in South Africa. From hip urban hotspots buzzing with life in Johannesburg and Cape Town to serene dining with stunning views of the Atlantic on the West Cape.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Be inspired by the Bearleaders and visit their favourite places in Paris. Take benefit of their inside knowledge and let these tastemakers guide you to the best museums, churches, exhibitions, and parks in the Eiffel city.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Hotelier
Discover the best restaurants, trattorias, and bars in Lucca in Italy. Well-traveled Italian Roberto Payer, the Luxury consultant for EMEA Hilton Hotels, who ran Waldorf Astoria in Amsterdam for many years, shows us around the town where he lives part-time.
Read MoreGUIDE | 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.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Hotelier & a Head Concierge
Be guided by Stephan Stokkermans, Managing Director of Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin Noordwijk, and Marco Guiliano, head concierge of Grand Hotel Parker’s in Naples. As hospitality insiders, these connoisseurs show you how to experience Capri in the best way possible.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Film Producer & a Founder
Be guided by Bearleaders Shiran Gort-Jankie and David Bijker, and get their updated short list of where to sleep, eat, and what to do on Sri Lanka. They both travel regularly for work to this exotic island. They also support the children on Sri Lanka by sponsoring children’s homes.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Two Michelin Star Chef
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.
Read MoreGUIDE | By an Artist
In this guide, you’ll find Micky Hoogendijk’s favourite restaurants, the most beautiful sights, and where to get a good massage. Micky has been coming here since 1971, so you can surely get the best tips!
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Discover the best restaurants, bars, and hotels in LA & Beverly Hills, picked by international tastemakers.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
From Noordwijk to Terschelling. Here you can find the favourite beach clubs of tastemakers like designers, Michelin star chefs, hoteliers and artists.
Read MoreGUIDE | By The Bearleaders
Be guided by Bearleaders’ tips for New York City. These tastemakers are frequent travellers who love sharing tips for high-end hotels, restaurants, bars, and hot spots.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Jeweller & a Hotelier
Visit Geneva like an insider. Jeweller and watch enthusiast Alon Ben Joseph and Hotelier Stephan Stokkermans often travel to the Swiss capital for business and pleasure. Find out what their best finds are.
Read MoreGUIDE | Bayerischer Hof Munich
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.
Read MoreGUIDE | By The Bearleaders
Explore all the fine dining treasures this Burgundian gem in the south of The Netherlands offers. The Bearleaders: Photographers, Gastronomists, and Michelin chefs share their top tips for restaurants and bars. This guide has something for everyone, from high-end restaurants to casual cafés on the Vrijthof.
Read MoreGUIDE | By The Bearleaders
Find out the best restaurants for fine dining in Florence through this guide by tastemakers like chefs, designers and gastronomists.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Perfumer
Discover the favorite places and sources of inspiration for Erez Rozen, founder and creator of the artisanal perfumery brand Zielinski & Rozen. Born in Tel Aviv, the city constantly inspires Erez, his wife, and business partner Lea.
Read MoreGUIDE | by a Two Michelin Star Chef
With golden sandy beaches and delicious food, Viareggio in the region of Versilia is the perfect spot for a taste of the Italian ‘dolce vita’ and a top destination for lovers of culture and food.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Discover the best of Catalan cuisine with this culinary travel guide. Located in the Spanish town of Girona, El Celler de Can Roca is widely considered one of the best restaurants in the world. Michelin-star chef Dennis Huwaë recommends experiencing this at least once in your lifetime. Bearleader in Art, Micky Hoogendijk, shows you the cultural side and shows you where to go for a beautiful walk.
Read MoreGUIDE | Grocery shopping in Amsterdam
Sr. Hair Colourist and food lover Ferry Loeve, guides you to the best spots for luxury grocery shopping in Amsterdam. In this list you’ll find the top spots for fresh produce of good quality and luxurious local and import products.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | 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 places to eat.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Bearleader in Music
Experience partying in the Carrusel Club in Sofia like Martijn, DJ & founder of Jazz de Ville. On Saturday the music is underground New York style.
Read MoreGUIDE | by a Hotelier
Famous for the architectural wonders of its ‘White City’, international atmosphere, and thriving nightlife, Tel Aviv is a true refuge for the world’s trendsetters. Be guided to this enchanting city by Hotelier and insider of Tel Aviv Yaron Liberman.
Read MoreGUIDE | By the Bearleaders
Erik van Loo, Rotterdam local and legendary Two Michelin Star chef Parkheuvel, Judith van Mourik, an interior architect both living in Rotterdam, and Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, share their favourite dinner-, lunch, and bar spots.
Read MoreGUIDE | 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.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Photographer
As an avid wildlife photographer, Suriname born Humberto Tan shares his wildlife photography trip to Suriname. Humberto: “Just one hour flight from Paramaribo you will find the pure experience of the Amazon.” On June 21st his documentary ‘The Hunt for the Jaguar’ will be featured on Videoland.
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Combine business with pleasure, and join this unforgettable experience if you are into driving, are a fan of the stunning landscape of Switzerland, and would like to meet interesting people. You will even contribute to a very good cause.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | by the Bearleaders
Be guided to the best restaurants Madrid has to offer, recommended by Michelin-starred chefs, hoteliers, and a Gastronomist, who know the ins and outs of Madrid’s culinary scene.
Read MoreGUIDE | by the Bearleaders
Located on a beautiful lake, Lugano is the largest city in the Southern, Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. It has become a popular spot for tourists because of its combination of stunning nature, rich culture, and luxurious lifestyle. Streets are filled with museums, boutique stores with all the top brands, and lots of amazing restaurants.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders
From the best coffee to unique outdoor cooled terraces and fine dining, let Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen, Hotelier Heinz Strobl, Film Producer David Bijker, and Taiko chef Schilo van Coevorden guide you through the majestic city of Dubai.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Bearleader in Design
Be guided by interior designer Rini Scherpenisse who visits Moorea regularly since his daughter Luna lives and works there.
Read MoreGUIDE | By an Interior Designer & a Sommelier
Hire a legendary Anglo-American sports car and embark on a journey to the best wine tastings and fine dining destinations that Cape Town and its surroundings have to offer. Let the Bearleaders - tastemakers like designers, artists, and chefs - guide you to the culinary riches of South Africa.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Jeweller
Bearleader Alon Ben Joseph loves Tel Aviv. So much so, that he tries to experience a little slice of it in his hometown of Amsterdam. He’s always on the lookout for restaurants, streetfood, and bars that bring the Tel Aviv spirit.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Sr. Hair Colourist & a Gastronomist
Stockholm is known for being one of the most inclusive and welcoming cities in the world. The natural surroundings of the city offer a unique selection of art and culture. From niche galleries and art houses to a vibrant and sustainable gastronomy scene. Find out the best places to eat and drink in the beautiful Swedish capital.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | 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.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Jeweller
Find out the best restaurant, bars, and places to sleep by Jeweller Alon Ben Joseph in Tel Aviv.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders
From iconic 5-star city hotels to small luxury hotels in the countryside, these hotels match the quality and service of their restaurants, with spacious rooms, great spas, and unique experiences.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By two Michelin Star Chefs
Discover the favourite restaurants of Michelin star chefs Servais Tielman and Erik van Loo, including their pictures of the food. Rest assured you will have a top-notch experience worthy of this gastronomical area of France.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By Three Michelin Star Chefs
Where to eat when in Barcelona? These three Michelin Star Chefs are frequent travellers and give you some of their favourite restaurants, from the Ramblas to the Gothic Quarter.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Sr. Hair Colourist
Discover world-class restaurants and bars on Portugal’s southern coast with the best dining tips from Bearleader in Wellbeing Ferry Loeve.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Gastronomist
Let Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen guide you to the best San Sebastián restaurants.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Film Producer
Visit the impressive Louvre Abu Dhabi complex, which is covered by a dome of metal stars, and consists of no fewer than 55 small buildings with a total of 23 different exhibition spaces.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Jeweller
Experience Zurich through the eyes of Alon Ben Joseph. As a Jeweller, Alon regularly travels to Zürich, so you are sure to get the best tips on where to eat, sleep and drink like a real insider.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Bearleader in Food
Maison Perrier-Jouët is an iconic champagne house with an exceptional vineyard. Known for the finesse and elegant floral style of its wines, it is crafted by the expertise of only seven Cellar Masters since its foundation in 1811.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | 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 an interior designer, a film producer, and a hotelier.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By an Award-winning Sommelier
Bearleader in Wine, Koen van der Plas shares his recommendations for restaurants in and around Amsterdam that serve amazing food paired with the best wine.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By the Bearleaders
Discover the best restaurants and bars in Berlin recommended by the Bearleaders. This beautiful city offers cuisine as varied as its urban landscape.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Photographer
Visit these wild gorillas only live in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since it is quite a challenge to have this once-in-a-lifetime experience, Bearleader in Photography, Humberto Tan, shows you where to go and where to stay on your search for these illustrious creatures.
Read MoreEXPERIENCE | By a Bearleader in Jewellery
Visit Basel through the eyes of Alon Ben Joseph, who regularly visits Basel for his work as a Jeweller.
Read MoreGUIDE | By a Bearleader in Wellbeing
Find out all the best spots to eat and drink in Tokyo, from fine dining to food courts.
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