Posts in Experiences
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Glamour on the French Riviera | Cannes

GUIDE | 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.

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Relaxation & Indonesian Flavours | Bali

GUIDE | 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…

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Alpine Heritage Meets Luxury Design | Lech

GUIDE | 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.

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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.

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Italian Cuisine By the Mont Blanc | Courmayeur

GUIDE | 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.

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Fine Dining By The Atlantic on the Canary Islands | Lanzarote

GUIDE | 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.

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Great Food on the Slopes | South Tyrol

GUIDE | 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.

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Rich Greek and Roman history on Eastern Sicily | Syracuse

GUIDE | 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.

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Tel Aviv-Style Dining in the Dutch Capital | Amsterdam

EXPERIENCE | 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.

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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.

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A Two Michelin Star Chef's Getaway | Gran Canaria

GUIDE | 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.

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A Food Guide to the Renaissance City | Florence

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Find out the best restaurants for fine dining in Florence through this guide by tastemakers like chefs, designers and gastronomists.

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Bohemian Flavours of Erez Rozen | Tel Aviv

GUIDE | 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.

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Discover the glamorous Tuscan Riviera | Viareggio

GUIDE | 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.

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The Best Cultural Insider Tips in the White City | Tel Aviv

GUIDE | 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.

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Swiss-Mediterranean Lakeside Luxury | Lugano

GUIDE | 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.

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Fine Dining in the Wine Country | Bordeaux

EXPERIENCE | 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.

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Persian Gulf experience | Abu Dhabi

EXPERIENCE | 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.

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Relaxed Hotspots in the German Capital | Berlin

EXPERIENCE | 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.

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A Photographers Guide to the Big Five | Rwanda

EXPERIENCE | 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.

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