London and Amsterdam

I list hotels and restaurants on my website "Indulgences" page. It all depends on what you like! In London: see a show, enjoy the fine dining, explore the museums and galleries. Amsterdam I don't know very well but I was there recently and saw the Anne Frank house. You could certainly enjoy certain vices in Amsterdam but I would check out the secret bars and restaurants. Google: The Supper Club. It's a restaurant with beds instead of chairs great for a date x

It depends on what you like to do but August can be quiet both in London and Amsterdam, as it is school holidays.  Weather can either be very wet or hot.   I am Dutch, live in London so I have knowledge of both cities.

Places that are in demand will have to be booked weeks if not months in advance.    

Amsterdam has amazing restaurants, bars and clubs, you just have to know where.   Supper club is nice, staff are arrogant and too busy being 'beautiful' though, surprising as it was very trendy, over 10 years ago.  If you want to experience true Amsterdam, book a bike tour with a guide, great fun.

My favourite restaurants in London are Hakkasan, Sexy Fish (terrible name I know), Clos and  Coja.