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GUIDES

BOOK THIS 4-DAY CULINARY HOSTED EXPERIENCE WITH A TWO MICHELIN STAR CHEF | MALLORCA

HOSTED EXPERIENCE

A UNIQUE HOSTED STAY TO EXPLORE WILD LIFE IN THE APENNINES | ITALY

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LEARN HOW TO MAKE COCKTAILS AT GRAND HOTEL PARKER'S | NAPLES

HOSTED EXPERIENCE

A 4-DAY WINE LOVERS EXPERIENCE NEAR VENICE | ITALY

A CULINARY & WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE | HOTEL PINCOFFS | ROTTERDAM

BOOK THIS ROMANTIC EXPERIENCE IN FLORENCE IN AUGUST 2025

HOSTED EXPERIENCE

BOOK THIS UNIQUE HOSTED EXPERIENCE | DE NEDERLANDEN

HOSTED EXPERIENCE

Hosted Experiences

Unique experiences & packages bookable on request, hosted by hotels and/or by The Bearleaders.

Hosted Experiences

Book a Golf Pro Masterclass and play the Championship Course at Bernardus | Cromvoirt (NL)

A Mixology Class at Grand Hotel Parker’s***** | Naples Italy

Book this Michelin-starred dinner in the sky | Ardennes | Belgium

A Four-day Fine-dining Experience On Mallorca

Discover untamed wildlife and the purest food in the Italian Apennines

A three-day ‘Grand Tour’ in and around Naples

A scenic horse-drawn carriage ride along the Vecht River Vreeland | The Netherlands

A luxury boutique stay with a Two Michelin Star wine & dine experience | Rotterdam

A romantic ‘Shooting stars’ Stay at Hotel Sina Villa Medici***** Florence | Italy

Enjoy a 3-night guided wine & dine journey near Venice

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Destination Guides

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

GUIDES

Scenic Polynesia | Moorea

GUIDE | By Bearleader in Design Rini Scherpenisse

Be guided by Interior Designer Rini Scherpenisse who visits Moorea regularly since his daughter Luna lives and works on this magical island in Polynesia.

A Two Michelin Star Chef's Getaway | Gran Canaria

GUIDE | By Two Michelin Star Chef Martin Kruithof

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.

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.

Design refuge in Downtown | Oslo

GUIDE | The Thief Oslo | Check out the packages!

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.

Neapolitan life near the Amalfi Coast | Naples

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Parker’s*****L by a Hotelier and a Head Concierge | Check out the Hosted Experiences & special packages.

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.

The Restaurant Guide to Romantic 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.

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.

Discover the bustling city centre | Amsterdam

GUIDE | Amsterdam | Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky | Sunday Brunches in The Wintergarden!

On the edge of the Dam Square lies the Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky: brimming with life yet relaxing and charming. The hotel is ready to accommodate you, whether you book a stay or visit the hotel for exclusive brunches/lunches, the spa, dinners and/or drinks.

The Insider Restaurant Guide | Paris

GUIDE | 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.

Inside the Historical Heart | Florence

GUIDE | Florence | by a Hotelier

Fernando Pane, General Manager of the iconic five-star hotel Sina Villa Medici, will show you around Florence, including his favourite places to eat, drink, and do. Check out his favourite shopping addresses. Stay at the five-star Sina Villa Medici, and you are in the middle of it all.

The Bearleaders List | Ibiza

GUIDE | Where to eat & drink | 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.

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.

Where to eat, drink & stay | Marbella

GUIDE | Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort | By a Hotelier | Book a romantic Valentines Package!

Marbella has a long history of being a centre 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 and What to Do | Geneva

GUIDE | By a Jeweller | Ottolenghi opening soon in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Visit Geneva like an insider. Jeweller and watch enthusiast Alon Ben Joseph often travels to the Swiss capital for business and pleasure. Find out what his best finds are.

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.

The List of Best Restaurants & Bars | New York

GUIDE | By The Bearleaders

Be guided by insider tips by Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen on the best New York Food, from fine dining to takeout pizza slices. You will also find some beautiful pictures by Humberto Tan, who followed her recommendations.

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.

Classical Beauty on the Italian Seafront | Alassio

GUIDE | Grand Hotel Alassio | Italian Flowers Riviera

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.

Beach, spa & city vibes | Valencia

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

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 Best Hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe

EXPERIENCE | By The Bearleaders

From iconic 5-star city hotels to small luxury hotels in the countryside, these hotels have one thing in common: excellent Michelin-starred restaurants. Stay at these hotels, if you are a gastronomy lover.

Relaxation & Indonesian Flavours | Bali

GUIDE | By a Gastronomist

Welcome to the enchanting island paradise of Bali. Bearleader in Gastronomy Jorane Cuppen, guides you to discover the best restaurants, bars, and places to stay on the tropical island of Bali in Indonesia. Read more…

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.

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.

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 visits Sella Ronda every year and shares his favourite spots around Selva / Wolkenstein with Jeweller Alon Ben Joseph, who found some hidden culinary gems hiding between the mountains.

Where Michelin Star Chefs Eat & Drink | Bonaire

GUIDE | 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.

Where sun & shopping lovers go | Dubai

GUIDE | 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.

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.

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.

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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