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

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.

Café Garçon is doing its darnedest to transform its corner of Oud-Zuid into Little Paris. We are big fans of its stunning contemporary-classic interior and quintessential French menu. Classics such as niçoise salads, escargots and blinis with smoked salmon are done solidly if not superbly, but it's a great spot for a casual dinner.

A good facial is a transformative experience, but there’s only so much a good cleanse and a great cream can do. For something a little deeper, a little more rejuvenating, book an appointment at Medical Laser Center on the Cornelis Schuytstraat. Though everyone on staff is talented and professional, we always book our botox with Leonie and laser treatments with Tanja.