Useful and interesting International Links
Our objective is to make your life easy by providing as many applicable links as possible. Feel free to contact us to suggest new links.
Major Social Events
- Art Basel (Switzerland, June): www.artbasel.com
- Art Dubai (United Arabic Emirates, March): www.artdubai.ae
- Art Hong Kong (Hong Kong, May): www.hongkongartfair.com
- Bayreuther Festspiele (Germany, Bayreuth, July-August): www.bayreuther-festspiele.de
- Burning Man Festival (USA, September): www.burningman.com
- Cannes Film Festival (France, May): www.festival-cannes.fr
- Chelsea Flower Show (United Kingdom, May): www. Rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show
- Davos, international Conference (Switzerland, January): www.weforum.com
- Documenta (Germany, Kassel, June-September): http://www.documenta14.de/en/
- Fiac, art fair (France, October): www.fiac.om
- Formula 1 Races: www.formula1.com
- Frieze (England, London, October): http://frieze.com
- Geneva International Book Fair (Switserland, April): www.salondulivre.ch
- Glyndebourne Opera Festival (United Kingdom, May-Augustt): www. Glyndebourne.com
- Harbin, Ice and Snow Festival (People’s Republic of China, January)
- Keiser Ball, Vienna (Austria, January 1st)
- Kings Day (The Netherlands, April 27)
- KLM Open Golf Tournament (The Netherlands, Septermber): www.klmopen.nl
- KunstRai, art fair (The Netherlands, June): www.kunstrai.nl
- Le Roque d'Antheron, Festival International Piano (France, July-August): www.festival-piano.com
- Manisfesta (Belgium, June-September): www.manifesta.org
- Monte Carlo Rally (Monte Carlo, May): www.acm.mc
- Metropolitan Opera, Opening Night Gala (USA, September): www.metoperafamily.org
- Olympic Games: www.olympic.org
- Roland Garros, French Open tennis tournament (France, May-June): www.rolangaros.com
- Royal Ascot Races (United Kingdom, June): www.ascot.co.uk
- St Andrews, Golf tournaments (Scotland): www.standrews.com
- TEFAF (The Netherlands, March): www.tefaf.com
- The Garter Service (United Kingdom, June): www.royal.gov.uk
- The Royal Henley Regetta (United Kingdom, June-July): www.hrr.co.uk
- Trooping the Colour (United Kingdom, June): www.royal.gov.uk
- US Open, Tennis Tournament (USA, June): www.usaopen.com
- Wimbledon Tennis Tournament (United Kingdom, June-July): www.wimbledon.com
General interest
- China world of the rich: www.hurun.net
- Informative page with links; www.butler.startpagina.nl
- Rob Report: www.robbreport.com
Day to day information
- Certified arborists: www.isa-arbor.com
- Country code call info: www.countrycallingcodes.com/index.php
- Country information: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
- Electric plugs: www.interpower.com/ic/designers/designing-for-export/guides-and-charts/guide-to-worldwide-plugs-and-sockets-patterns-power-mains-single-phase/
- Exchange rate calculation: www.xe.com
- Foundation Centre (Philanthropic information): www.fdncentre.org
- Handcrafted silver: www.robbeberking.de
- Recipes: www.cdkitchen.com
- Time and date: www.timeanddate.com/time/map/
- Limo service Uber: www.uber.com
- Who's who: www.whoswho-online.com
- Worldwide bios: www.worldwhoswho.com
Stay up to date
- Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com
- International weather: www.accuweather.com
- Schiphol Airport Amsterdam information : www.schiphol.nl
- Stock information Amsterdam: www.aex.nl
- Stock information London: www.londonstockexchange.com
- Stock information New York: www.djindexes.com
- Stock information Tokio: http://indexes.nikkei.co.jp/en/nkave
- New York Times on line: www.nytimes.com
- Newspapers: www.onlinenewspapers.com
- Newspapers: www.worldpress.org/gateway.htm
- Weather (German language): www.wetteronline.de
- Weather http://weather.yahoo.com
- Wine information: www.cellartracker.com
- World flight information: www. flightarrival.com
- World news Arabian countries: www.arabworldnews.com
- World news CNN: www.cnn.com
- World news; Europe, Asia, South America: www.newslink.org
- World news Reuter: www.reuters.com
Valet and household information
- Appliance repair suggestions: www.repairclinic.com
- Cleaning tips: www.howtocleananything.com
- How to tie a tie etc.: http://www.neckties.com/content/howtotieatie.html
- Oxygen products for healthcare: www.2bo2.nl
Art and Design
- 1stdibs, online auction: www.1stdibs.com
- Anoushka Hempel, interior design: www.anouskahempeldesign.com
- Axel Vervoordt, interior design: www.axel-vervoordt.com
- Dan Pearson, gardens: www.danpearsonstudio.com
- International Guide for exhibitions and galleries: www.artinfo.com/galleryguide
- Korean art: www.artseoul.net
- Marcel Wanders: www.marcelwanders.com
- Philip Starck: www.starck.com
- Piet Paris: www.pietparis.com
- Burning Man, Nevada, USA: www.burningman.com
- Worldwide auctions: www.Christies.com
- Worldwide auctions: www.Sothebys.com
- Zaha Hadid, art and architecture: www.zaha-hadid.com
Luxury Products
- A Shoe Can Be, custom design art shoes: www.ashoecanbe.com
- BlackBerry: www.blackberry.com
- Bösendorfer: www.boesendorfer.com
- Breguet: www.breguet.com
- Burberry: www.burberry.com
- Bvlgari: www.bulgari.com
- Cartier: www.cartier.com
- Chartered / Private airline China Deer Jet: www.deerjet.com
- Chateau d’Yquem: www.yquem.fr
- De Beers: www.debeers.com
- House of Caviar & Fine Food: www.houseofcaviar.nl
- Jaeger-LeCoultre: www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
- Louis Vuitton: www.louisvuitton.com
- Patek Philippe: www.patek.com
- Prada: www.prada.com
- Salvatore Ferragamo: www.salvatoreferragamo.it
- TagHeuer: www.tagheuer.com
- Virgin; www.virgingalactic.com
Other placement agencies
- UK, Greycoat Placements: www.greycoatplacements.co.uk
- UK, Hutchinsons: www.hutchinsons-staff.com
- UK, Jane Urquhart: www.janeurquhart.com
- UK, The Guild of English Professional Butlers: www.guildofbutlers.com
- USA, Aunt Ann's: www.auntannshomecare.com
- USA, Domestic Placement Network: www.dpnonline.com
- USA, Home Staffing Network: www.homestaffingnetwork.com
- USA, Robert Hanselman, domestic agency: www.planetdomestics.com
- USA, The Caretaker Gazette, magazine for caretakers: www.caretaker.org
General Services
- Car wash service: www.autostomerij.nl
- Caretaking and related services: www.caretaker.org
- Cultural entertainment The Netherlands: www.arttra.com
- Exclusive travelling: www.vanheldentravel.nl
- Family Security Services: www.secureadvance.nl
- Holliday villa's: www.blackbookvillas.com
- Household management systems: www.charlesmacpherson.com
- Luxury travel: www.luxtravel.com
- Part-time PA and Butler services: www.PA-4U.nl
- Photography, Anita Vogels Fotografie (The Netherlands): www.anitavogels.nl
- Photography, Herman Wouters (The Netherlands): www.hermanwouters.nl
- Premium Coffee & Tea Training and Support China: www.coffee-tea.org
- Private jet charters: www.huntpalmer.com
- Private jet charters: www.airbusiness.nl
- Security and protection: www.crg.com
- Travel-PA services: www.reispa.nl
- Upgrade of cars and private yachts: www.brabus.com
Hospitality services
- Aan Het Fornuis (kookclinics, private chef); www.aanhetfornuis.nl
- Chef at Home; www.chefathome.nl
- Curvers Butler Service; www.curversbutlerservice.nl
- Foodcar; www.foodcar.nl
- Gourmet tips and services: www.gourmet-food-revolution.com
- Guild of Hospitality: www.gastvrijheidsgilde.nl
- Part-time PA and Butler services: www.PA-4U.nl
- The Butlerbureau: www.butlerbureau.com
- Top Catering The Netherlands: www.top-catering.nl