Amsterdam
in The Netherlands

This is a luxury beauty store & top quality spa, all rolled into one. Living in, or visiting, a city, can wreak havoc on your skin, so it’s essential to have a good facialist on speed dial for skin emergencies. When you want to look as fresh as a Dutch tulip, book a facial at Babassu. We particularly like those done with Natura Bissé products. Mention second location in Oud-Zuid

Want to have the kind of haircut people envy? Book an appointment at Bert Visser. Great both on cut and colour, this chic salon ditches the chaotic energy so often found at hairdressers. Go in for a trim and come out looking fabulous. A glass of bubbles in the Conservatorium’s bar after is the perfect way to celebrate a perfect hairdo.

The museums of Oud-Zuid aren’t the only ones who rule the roost, despite how it may seem. This culture-soaked neighbourhood is also home to many a fantastic gallery. Chief amongst them is EENWERK. Designed by Barend Koolhaas & opened in 2017, this contemporary exhibition space has quickly become one of our favourite spots in the city.

Committing to one hairdresser is as easy as it gets once you choose Mika at Het Haartheater. As he is arguably one of the best hairdressers in town, you absolutely have to book well in advance.

This adorable little shop is made for the tiniest people in your life! Filled with beautiful toys, clothes and accessories, MiniMarkt is the perfect place for children’s gift shopping but is also the ideal shop for exhausted parents to have a little sit down while their children are occupied. 

This stunning, serene space is like nowhere else we know in Amsterdam. Dedicated to true wellness, Renessence takes a holistic approach to health. Ice baths, floating, infrared sauna and cryotherapy are all on the menu for the bold. Want something a bit more relaxed? They also do fantastic massages and have a nice yoga programme.

If you like RIJKS you are sure to love Wils*, where you can expect the same attention to detail and fab service. Wils* places an emphasis on the power of fire in cooking, serving either a 4 or 6-course menu as well as offering à la carte. It has become a culinary hotspot, so make sure to book in advance!

We are so, SO grateful that there’s been a boom in the number of great Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam in the past few years. There’s a wonderful mix of casual and fancy, sushi and yakitori. When it’s sushi we’re after (and when we’re fortunate enough to score a much-coveted reservation), Umeno has to be one of our top picks.

You may or may not love Sake, but chances are you'll fall in love with this Sake Bar. Utage Sake Bar may be relatively new to the Amsterdam dining scene, though it is fast becoming the neighbourhood spot for some Japanese bites and premium sake. Settle down for some Salt'n'Yuzu liqueur, and some seriously tasty plates, and we bet that you'll be returning time and time again. 

Although Vincent Van Gogh was not an Amsterdammer (but he sure was a Dutchie), the city’s eclectic art scene is lucky enough to host the world’s largest collection of his works. The museum displays over 200 paintings, 500 drawings and countless exchanged letters and diary entries, offering a deep dive into the artist's life and mind. It is home to the iconic collection of The Sunflowers and The Bedroom and many others that we have all heard of or seen. Whether you identify as an art enthusiast or regularly skip museums, this experience is far more than a gallery of framed pieces- it’s an immersive journey into Van Gogh’s universe. This museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of one of the most influential artists in history and we couldn't recommend it more. 

Escape the ever buzzing, ever chaotic city for a relaxed stroll through the popular Vondelpark. As the largest park in the city, there’s always a corner to take it easy with a picnic or space on the path for an early morning jog. If flowers are your thing, you are sure to be delighted by the park’s rose garden, which is home to more than 70 types of roses.