Nina van Heuveln & Michiel van Ogtrop

The name may be silly, but this popular but well hidden restaurant excels when it comes to innovative vegetarian food. The entrance is down the service alley of the Westin Grand Hotel (past the chandelier, ring the bell). Grab an aperitif at Cookies Bar before dinner.

Teatro alla Scala in Milan promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience for opera and theatre enthusiasts. As one of the world's premier opera houses, it captivates with a memorable program and breathtaking architecture.

Giorgio Armani's signature nightclub is seriously chic, so put on the best of the best from your closet. Despite the bouncers being very selective, this nightclub is one of these spots, where you won't feel like leaving - even at sunrise!

A legendary concept store that functions also an art gallery, design bookshop, and restaurant. Have a cappuccino at the lovely cafe after a little shopping and relax in the store, founded by former fashion editor and publisher Carla Sozzani.

A trip to Venice is not truly complete without a visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, located in the former home of heiress and art collector Peggy Guggenheim at the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. A museum devoted to modern art, the well curated collection showcases works by up to 200 artists, including her ex-husband Max Ernst and of many rumoured lovers. Read the book about Peggy before your visit, it is sure to entertain!

This wildly popular table d’hôte is buzzy for a reason. The laid-back French food is delicious – we like to order the weekly four-course menu – & settle in for a long, lovely evening. You can’t order a la carte, but trust us, you won’t miss it. If the weather is nice, ask for a table outside, & be sure to sufficiently probe the host to discover the very best wine.

This stunning building gracefully situated on the Amstel is home to the world renowned Dutch National Opera & Dutch National Ballet. You can, of course, find age old classics performed here, but we’re particularly enchanted by their unique, progressive productions. They have an ever-changing roster of performances, so it’s wise to check their website for their current opera & ballet performances.