Amsterdam
Independent Minds: Loes Dingemans, Pillows Hotels
As discerning travellers know all too well, there’s more than meets the eye when it comes to ‘understated luxury’. It’s carefully crafted, and close attention is paid to the smallest
21 January 2025
The cities our INVITED Members would most like to visit this year
Your 2024 city break wish-list revealed… We recently asked our INVITED community for their most coveted destinations for 2024 – and the results are in. Stylish urbanites mostly seem to
4 January 2024
Our social media manager’s guide to a cool-girl summer in Amsterdam
There’s nowhere quite like Amsterdam in the summer. Sparkling canals, bicycles bobbing over bridges, and residents perched on their front stoops with an ice-cold Heineken in hand. It’s a feast for the
9 August 2023
6 European city break ideas for this summer
Get to know old city break favourites in a new light while locals empty out for summer holidays August has traditionally been the month of exodus for European city dwellers,
9 August 2021
5 of the best Christmas light displays in the world
Though many of us might be staying closer to home for the holiday season this year, a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and festive delights can still be enjoyed from
20 November 2020
6 of the world’s best boutique hotels with history
Ever wondered what lies within the walls of your favourite boutique hotels? If you’re on the hunt for heritage, take a walk down memory lane with the stories behind our
20 July 2020
Sakura in spring: the ultimate guide to cherry blossom season
From Shanghai to Amsterdam, people across the globe eagerly await the arrival of sakura season each year. Originating in Japan, the ancient tradition of hanami (flower viewing) sees communities coming
15 April 2020
6 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Bedrooms
Marble for miles, and acres of gold. Clashing colours and in-your-face modern ‘art’. We’ve all stayed in hotel rooms that have strong…ahem…design principles. But a new generation of boutique retreats
6 April 2020
Paris, Bruges & Amsterdam by boat & bike
Three captivating cities. One 12-day itinerary. From charming medieval heritage to cutting-edge culture and luxury hotels – Paris, Bruges and Amsterdam open a window on European life. In many ways, all three have been shaped
15 February 2019
