For this edition of Insider, we asked Four Seasons properties around the globe to suggest immersive family travel experiences your clients can enjoy this summer. We hope you’ll find plenty of inspiration – from diving in the Red Sea and hiking the French Alps to discovering the best of Walt Disney World® Resort.
FEATURED PROPERTIES
Nevis, West Indies
Orlando
Alexandria
Megève
Sharm El Sheikh
Chiang Mai
Tokyo at Otemachi
Fresh from recent property-wide renovations, Four Seasons Resort Nevis is a beachfront oasis that embodies the spirit of the Caribbean, while providing a dazzling destination for families. For a true home away from home, the Resort offers over 40 luxury villas, ranging from one-bedroom pool studios to seven-bedroom estates. A 24-hour Villa Ambassador is available to stock favourite family foods, book Resort activities and arrange memorable experiences – whether a movie night on the lawn, a villa pool party or a beach BBQ.
Named Orlando’s best hotel and best resort for the eighth straight year, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort recently completed a property enhancement, including updated guest rooms, suites and public areas. There are many connecting room options, making it easy for families to create a residential-style set-up. There are also plenty of adult activities, including amazing golf, spa, tennis, fitness, and seven restaurants and lounges. (Kids 5 and younger dine free!) Beyond all the Disney possibilities, the 26-acre (10.5-hectare) Four Seasons property provides a complete vacation destination in itself.
Right at the edge of the Mediterranean, in one of Egypt’s best-loved cultural capitals, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano offers sweeping coastal views, downtown convenience and authentic local seafood. For the best family home base, reserve one of the sea-side Beach Villas, offering one to three bedrooms, enclosed gardens and a private pool. Guests can sample the Hotel’s diverse dining destinations, the expansive indoor-outdoor pool, luxurious Spa and world-class fitness centre, including a squash court and kinesis room. The Corniche-edge location is ideal for exploring the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”.
Famous as a winter ski destination, Four Seasons Hotel Megève is equally appealing in the spring and summer, providing fresh air, breathtaking mountain views and immersive wellness experiences for the whole family. This modern chalet builds on the legacy of the Edmond de Rothschild family who set out to create an unrivalled resort experience nearly a century ago. Summer invites guests to play one of the world’s finest Alpine golf courses, relax in the region’s largest Spa and dine at the starred restaurant La Dame de Pic – Le 1920. The picturesque village of Megève is just a few minutes away – and families will love a guided tour in a horse-drawn carriage.
Newly transformed after a major expansion, Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is a luxurious oasis between the desert and the Red Sea. The architecture resembles a fairy-tale Arabian village, offering year-round sun, over 3,000 palm trees and panoramic sea views. Limestone cliffs embrace a kilometre of private beachfront with crystal-clear waters and access to one of the world’s top diving destinations, including 76 recognized dive sites. Spacious new guest rooms and suites offer a choice of sleek modern design or traditional Arabian décor. Delight in 12 dining options, as well as private dining events, such as a beachfront Bedouin breakfast.
In northern Thailand’s lush Mae Rim Valley, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is a sanctuary of well-being – perfect for unwinding, recharging and sharing cultural discoveries with the whole family. Nestled among emerald rice fields, the Resort is sure to fuel children’s imaginations and their desire to learn. Beyond the distinctively designed Pavilion guest rooms, the collection of family-friendly residences includes one to four bedrooms – many with a private pool. Providing uniquely Thai adventures, the La-On Kids Club is complimentary for ages 4 to 12, but there’s so much more to explore!
A sky-high sanctuary in the financial core, Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi is a unique haven for kid-friendly experiences. Perched on floors 34 to 39 of a brand-new tower, the Hotel offers leading-edge amenities, including a 39th-floor spa, fitness centre and an indoor pool where kids can take swimming lessons. Four restaurants and lounges showcase award-winning French and Italian cuisine. The Hotel’s coveted location makes it easy for kids and parents to access attractions such as the Imperial Palace, Miraikan, teamLab, Tokyo Disneyland and more.