WINSTON'S HIDDEN GEMS

Winston Gerschtanowitz takes us through his list of secret spots. Unique hotels, beautiful restaurants and more. Are you curious which five hotspots made his list? Read on.

Winston Gerschtanowitz takes us through his list of secret addresses. Unique hotels, beautiful places to eat and more! Are you curious which five hotspots are on the list? Read along.Text: Winston Gerschtanowitz | Online editor: Natasha Hendriks
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The Lost Farmer, Cape Town, South Africa

“This private villa & guesthouse in Constantia belongs to Bert de Boer, a major wine importer in the Netherlands. So luxurious and comfortable that you feel like you are staying at someone's home. And you actually do that. Truly unique.”

D Hotel Maris, Marmaris, Turkey

“I'm a big fan of the Turkish coast, strangely enough. There you have the D-Hotel in Marmaris. We have been there twice, by boat. It is such a beautiful hotel! Every year they bring white sand from Egypt in ships for their own beach. And it houses a number of restaurants, including a branch of the famous Italian Il Riccio from Capri.”

Restaurant Terrazza Danieli, Venice, Italy

“If you go to Venice, call Hotel Danieli well in advance to make a booking for the restaurant on the roof terrace. And then you have to do the corner tables make a reservation. From that spot you have a view over the water at St. Mark's Square in the evening. Absolutely fantastic. That also applies to the food.”

Ciro Passami L'Olio, Amsterdam

“A hidden secret, this Italian restaurant at Tweede Helmersstraat 3. Top. Delicious. Not too difficult. Where the entire service speaks Italian.”

Thames RIB Experience, London, England

“You can cross the Thames with a RIB boat. No one does it, but it's crazy. Blowing gas through the city. You just have to book that when you get there. Something different.”