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WINSTON'S HIDDEN GEMS

Winston Gerschtanowitz takes us through his list of secret addresses. Unique hotels, fine dining spots and more! Are you curious which five hotspots are on the list? Read along.Text: Winston Gerschtanowitz | Online Editor: Natasha Hendriks
Image: Rahi Rezvani

The Lost Farmer, Cape Town, South Africa

"This private villa & guesthouse in Constantia belongs to Bert de Boer, major wine importer in the Netherlands. So luxurious and nice that you feel like you're staying in people's homes. And you actually do. Truly unique."

D-Hotel Maris, Marmaris, Turkey

"I'm a big fan of the Turkish coast, oddly enough. There you have the D-Hotel in Marmaris. We've been there twice, by boat. It's such a beautiful hotel! Every year they have ships bring in white sand from Egypt for their own beach. And it houses a number of restaurants, including an establishment 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 reservation for the rooftop terrace restaurant. And then be sure to reserve the corner table. From that spot you have a view over the water at Saint Mark's Square at night. Absolutely fantastic. So is the food."

Ciro Passami L'Olio, Amsterdam

"A hidden secret, this Italian restaurant at 3 Tweede Helmersstraat. Top notch. Delicious. Not too difficult. Where the whole staff speaks Italian."

Thames RIB Experience, London, England

"You can cross the Thames by RIB boat. Nobody does it, but it's insane. Blowing flat out through the city. You just have to book that while you're there. Just something different."