PSST… these were the most populair articles of May
Bye, bye May! You were so good to us with your long summer nights, free days and new hotspots. The past month we’ve shared a lot with you and if you missed it, at the end of the month you can read the ‘best of March’ in the most read articles here. Look at it as a list as, for example, new restaurants for inspiration for your next dinner date with your friend or lover, but also trend articles and inspiration for new events.
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5 X THIS IS WHAT YOU GUYS ALL READ LAST MONTH
Hotspots on Ibiza: Are you going to Ibiza this summer or do you have friends who are? Then this shortlist is a must read. At Your Little Black Book, we go to Ibiza every year. Back in the days to party, but nowadays mainly to enjoy the chill vibe on the island. In this new Ibiza Travel Guide, we listed our favourite hotspots where you can eat and drink.
Terraces per neighbourhood: Yourlbb listed the best terraces in Amsterdam per neighbourhood. Because you sometimes just want to stay close to your home and the other time bike all the way to the other side of town to meet with friends! And trust me… Amsterdam has a lot of nice terraces :-)
Bucket list destinations: Almost every week, Yourllbs Anne gets the question what her favorite destination is and to be honest that’s very hard to answer… There are so many nice destinations! This summer Your Little Black Book turns 5 (OMG, it’s been 5 years already!!) and in this blog she lined up 13 of the destinations that stuck by her the most and where she keeps going back.
George Marina: Great news! After George Bistro, San George, George W.P.A, Café George and Café Georgette, George Marina Amsterdam will be the newest addition to the big George family. George Marina Amsterdam will open soon along the water in Amsterdam. Nice, we can already imagine ourselves sitting on their terrace with oyster and a glass over wine.
City beaches in Amsterdam: YES, the sun is shining and the temperature is around 20 degrees. Do you want to walk with your bare feet in the sand, but are you not in the mood to drive all the way to Bloemendaal, Zandvoort or Wijk aan Zee? No worries, there are plenty of city beaches in Amsterdam, where it’s also great to relax!
Summer hotspots in Amsterdam: Amsterdam is super nice in summer! Warm weather, packed terraces and everyone is having a great time! There are many hotspots in Amsterdam that are perfect for warm weather days. That’s why we gathered our favourite summer hotspots Amsterdam to enjoy a day of doing nothing more than relaxing, swimming or drinking with friends.
Handy: a printable packlist: We pack our suitcases almost weekly for new trips for Your Little Black Book. And we’re still a bit afraid that we will forget something. That’s why we made a packing list with all the items that we always bring on a trip! You can print this packing list for free so you’ll never forget anything yourself anymore and so you check everything one by one while packing your suitcase for your next holiday. 
Amsterdam Bucketlist
THINGS TO DO:
⋙ Canal Cruise by day or in the evening
⋙ A bike tour through Amsterdam OR Rent a bike by yourself
⋙ The best view over Amsterdam from the A’DAM Lookout
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
FAVOURITE MUSEUMS:
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ MOCO Museum for street art
⋙ Photography museum FOAM
SEASONAL:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival (during winter months)
⋙ Cruise like a local with your own boat (great with good weather!)
ONE OF A KIND:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Red Light District tour
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
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Our favourite hotels:
AFFORDABLE // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Student Hotel: budget proof in trendy East.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with locations at
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Park Plaza Vondelpark: located next to Vondelpark and beautifully renovated.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Pillows Anna van den Vondel: great hotel close to Vondelpark.
☾ Hotel Mercier: new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city.
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ QO Amsterdam: eco design hotel with a great skybar.
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ W Amsterdam: with great restaurants and a rooftop bar with swimming pool.
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I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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