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Travel & Lifestyle Guides

Regularly updated destination guides filled with eat, drink, do recommendations by The Bearleaders

GUIDES

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 there. From guilty pleasures to haute cuisine, from Mediterranean to Asian, Amsterdam has it all.

Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Riviera of Flowers | Check out the Autumn offers now!

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

Design refuge in Downtown | Oslo

GUIDE | The Thief Oslo

Be guided to all Oslo has to offer by Bearleader in Hospitality Robert Holan, who manages five-star Hotel The Thief and knows the ins and outs of Oslo food and culture. Stay at The Thief and discover the city through the eyes of an insider.

Discover the bustling city centre | Amsterdam

GUIDE | 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.

The insider guide of the Bavarian Capital | Munich

GUIDE | 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.

Inside the Historical Heart | Florence

GUIDE | Sina Villa Medici | Florence | by a Hotelier

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the iconic 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 of it all.

Colourful Cuisine By The Water | Curaçao

GUIDE | 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.

Aperitivo In Seaside Tuscany | Forte Dei Marmi

GUIDE | 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.

Experience little Venice of the North | Giethoorn

GUIDE | Hotel Restaurant De Lindenhof & The Water villa | 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.

The Bearleaders List | Ibiza

GUIDE | 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.

Eat & Drink | Rome and Fregene

GUIDE | 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.

Beach, spa & city vibes | Valencia

GUIDE | By a Hotelier | Check the new GETAWAY packages

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 location to experience the best of the city in winter or summer.

Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L | by a Hotelier and a Head Concierge | Check out the 2=3 Autumn offer!

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.

A Cultural Tour | Paris

GUIDE | 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.

A Gourmet Trip To The Algarve | Portugal

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Discover world-class restaurants and bars on Portugal’s southern coast with The Bearleaders. Two Michelin Star Chef Erik van Loo and World Traveller Ferry Loeve, share their best finds.

The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris

EXPERIENCE | 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.

An Italian Hotelier's Favourite Spots on the Amalfi Coast | Italy

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.

The List of Best Restaurants & Bars | New York

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Be guided by insider tips by Bearleader in Gastronomy, and Gastronomist Jorane Cuppen on the best New York Food, from fine dining to takeout pizza slices.

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.

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.

Where to Eat and What to do in Italy’s floating city | Venice

EXPERIENCE | By The Bearleaders

Venice is, without a doubt, the most romantic getaway 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. Find the best restaurants and bars.

The Bearleaders Guide on where to eat, drink and what to do on Formentera | Spain

GUIDE | 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!

Scenic Polynesia | Moorea

EXPERIENCE | By a Bearleader in Design

Be guided by interior designer Rini Scherpenisse who visits Moorea regularly since his daughter Luna lives and works there.

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.

Where to eat, drink & stay | Marbella

GUIDE | 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. 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 insider Jorge Manzur, General Manager of the Anantara Villa Padierna resort.

Where to Eat & Drink | London

EXPERIENCE | 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.

The Best Hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants | Europe

EXPERIENCE | 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.

Relax With Great Food and Grass-topped Dunes | Texel

GUIDE | Texel

Embrace the serenity and beauty of the Dutch island of Texel. Where to eat, drink and what to do on the island.

The Bearleaders List to Copenhagen | Denmark

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.

Fine Dining on Thailand's Largest Island | Phuket

GUIDE | 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.

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