Melinda Stevens

live like a local in

There are people out there that somehow seem to get it right whatever they’re doing. Dining out. Travelling. Working. One of those people (and one whom we envy immensely) is Melinda. In a past life, she was at the helm of Condé Nast Traveller, inspiring people across the globe; these days, she’s just as influential in shaping tastes, exploring all that’s cool and curated as the Creative Director of Loupe. A flâneur to the core, Melinda loves the journey just as much as the destination. Whether we’re on the hunt for charming museums blanketed in dust, sparkling, swanky beaches or simply great ideas on where to go next, Melinda is our ever-enchanting, ever-inspiring font of knowledge.

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The gloobles Suite

Amsterdam

checked in

Are we ok with a little self-promotion? Yeahhhhh, we think so. Especially since we’re convinced our suite at Hotel de L’Europe is probably the coolest place to kip in all of Amsterdam. Explore everything the city has to offer with both our out-of-suite experiences (think: a tip treasure hunt around town) and in-suite amenities in stunning Suite 152.

Le Grand Spa at Le Grand Bellevue

Gstaad

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Spread across 3,000 square metres, Le Grand Spa is among Switzerland’s most expansive. A looping thermal circuit moves between indoor and outdoor pools, an ice fountain, steam rooms, even a hay sauna and 16 other zones. Treatment rooms are discreet and modern, with massages and facials using Bamford and Dr. Barbara Sturm. The space suits guests who like to spend entire afternoons drifting between heat, cold and quiet recovery.

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