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July 28, 2021
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Check-in: at W Ibiza the perfect balance between excitement and relaxation

Those who, like me, have been coming to Ibiza for a long time, but are also getting a year older, may recognize what I am about to say. Ibiza is not Ibiza Without a bit of commotion, but I'm tired of staying in a hotel where loud music blasts by the pool all day long. For our annual Ibiza weekend getaway (read: childless), I'm always looking for a hotel where you can have a nice DJ playing decent tunes late in the afternoon, but where you can also relax. Hear, hear? Then you want the new W Ibiza hotel to remember!

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }
𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗳𝗲́ 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆? @eetcafe_de_reiger is the spot to remember. Cozy, casual, and a seasonal menu. This one was on my list to share for a year and finally it's (almost) asparagus season again! 🤤 Another plus? Prices are very reasonable here! 📍 Eetcafé de Reiger Jordaan, Amsterdam City Center Save this spot for when you're craving warm Dutch traditional dishes in the heart of Amsterdam. And did you hear the same team took over Eetcafé van Beeren? I can't wait to go there too! ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
A grandma's cookbook. Three Michelin stars. And a beautiful 70s villa in a quiet neighborhood in Bangkok, where you are welcomed as if you were at the chefs' home. The Sühring brothers don't cook based on trends; they cook based on memories. Of their grandmother's farm, of the flavors of their youth in Germany, and of techniques passed down through generations. @relaischateaux invited me to experience Sühring during a solo lunch, and this is truly my ultimate definition of culinary self-care. This was a surprising afternoon in Bangkok, where I ate the best German food I have ever tasted. And that in a city where I normally avoid European restaurants. Well, for @restaurant_suhring, you really want to make that exception. Signature dishes that I still think back to regularly? 🍴 Labskaus with caviar 🍴 Enleta waffle with Pfalz vinegar 🍴 Game pâté 🍴 Dry-aged Duck TIP: When you go to Sühring, reserve seats at the kitchen bar so you have a view of the chefs at work! Follow @yourlbb for more tips you can trust. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck #prinvited #bangkok #michelin #relaischateaux In this reels, I take you along for fine dining in Bangkok at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Sühring.
This is one of the best free outings in the spring! Did you know that you can gather (or pick, for the connoisseurs 😉) oysters yourself at various locations in the Netherlands? I’m in Zeeland for a bit this weekend, and if we can make it, we’ll go again. 📍In this video, I show you where you can fill your bucket. Comment *oester* for the comprehensive guide with all the details about all 8 locations + handy tips and rules. Important to know: – Max. 10 kilos per person (≈ 1 bucket) – For personal use only – Do not scoop or scrape the seabed – Go at low tide Handy things to bring: Bucket, screwdriver, boots, work gloves, tea towel, clean clothes, and garbage bags (for the oysters *and* dirty clothes). And of course: bring an oyster knife, lemon, and champagne too 🍋🥂 Because you’ll want to taste something right away, won’t you! The oyster season runs from September to about April / early May, so now that the water isn't so cold, this is the perfect outing. In the full guide, I share exactly where you can easily find them, without much effort. Comment oyster and I'll send it to you right away! Who do you want to go oyster gathering with soon? ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck
𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 These are those few magical weeks each year when the city suddenly feels different. Everything is in bloom and all you want to do is be outside. Coffee to-go in hand, and just head out as soon as the sun shows up. 📍 Bloesempark – Amsterdamse Bos (the classic, yes it gets busy, but totally worth it) 📍 Rijksmuseum 📍 Fruit Garden of West 📍 Westerpark 📍 Jozef Israëlskade 📍 WG site 📍 Nelson Mandelapark 📍 Bos en Lommerplantsoen 📍Amstelpark By mid-April most of the sakura will already be gone, so if you want to catch it: this is your moment. I'll definitely be doing a few more rounds before it's over. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck _______________________________________________ 🌸 Discover the best places to spot cherry blossom in Amsterdam and enjoy the sakura in full bloom. 🌸

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W Ibiza is a Beachfront boutique hotel in Santa Eulalia

One of the things that immediately struck me when we checked in at the W Ibiza was that it's a true boutique hotel and doesn't feel large at all. The space has been wonderfully utilized, creating several inviting spots for different moments of the day. The hotel's highlight is the W Lounge with its sofas on various steps. So fresh, so W, and yet so Ibiza. The hotel's modern and bright décor is reflected in the rooms. Anyone who has stayed in a W hotel before will immediately recognize the toiletries. It feels instantly familiar! The rooms are built around the pool, and all rooms have pool views from their balconies.

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Three different swimming pools and a sea view

Wake up and see the sea from your balcony? You can at W Ibiza! We stayed in a room on one of the higher floors with a sea view and a lovely large balcony. Not so keen on a sea view? Then book a room with a city view and a private pool! W Ibiza has three different swimming pools: a shallow pool for kids, a lovely large pool that's also perfect for swimming laps, and an adults-only rooftop pool. Besides the pools, W Ibiza also has sunbeds on the beach at Santa Eulalia, but I have to say we found it so relaxing by the pool that we didn't use them. During the day it's wonderfully quiet, and mid-afternoon DJs come out to play relaxing house music. This creates a great vibe when you order a bottle of cava at your poolside sunbed at the end of the afternoon. Something we did every day—it was a holiday, after all—and we had time to enjoy it together!

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Discover the restaurants of W Ibiza

Although we went to Ibiza without the little one, I can only say that W Ibiza is a hotel where families and couples holiday hand in hand. Want to dine out for two without the kids? W Ibiza offers a babysitting service for a fee. With several restaurants in the hotel, you'll hardly have a reason to leave. Chiringuito Blue, on the beach next to the hotel, is my favorite! We had a delicious lunch there, and the menu is full of Spanish and Mediterranean dishes. Around the pool (also known as the Wet Deck) and in the W Lounge, you can grab a bite all day, from lunch until late. The same menu is also served on the rooftop, so if you want to dine with a sunset view, that's the place to be. W Ibiza's fine dining restaurant is La Llama. Breakfast is served here in the morning, but in the evening, it has a completely different vibe. On the menu at La Llama, you'll find dishes with flavors and influences from all over the world. However, the restaurant is primarily known for its various steaks; you choose your own cut and preparation. The team takes care of the rest! Looking for a balanced day during your holiday? Then Ve Café, located on the boulevard near the hotel, is the perfect solution. The menu features only vegan dishes and a wide selection of healthy juices! Another recommended restaurant just outside the hotel is Pecador Ibiza, where you can enjoy delicious food and spend the whole day relaxing.

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Relax in the Away Spa at W Ibiza & drinks on the rooftop

Another reason I love luxury hotel chains is the consistency you see in the concept. Years ago, I went for a treatment at the Away Spa at W Bali, and that exact same spa is also available at W Ibiza. You can book all kinds of massages and treatments there to completely unwind.

Feeling fully recharged for the evening? At the end of the evening, head to the rooftop pool for a drink with a sunset view. It's such a lovely spot, chances are you won't want to leave!

Bon voyage, and also check out the extensive Ibiza Travel Guide if you go to this favorite island.

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