FOUR THE SEASON: Four Seasons Sets the Stage for Memorable Festive Celebrations Filled with Warmth and Joy
As we plan holiday festivities around the globe, our guests are always our inspiration – their special moments, their vacation dreams, and ultimately their vision for what makes a perfect holiday celebration,' says Rainer Stampfer, President Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts. 'At Four Seasons, we want to demonstrate to our guests that we've listened and understand their needs. Our gift to them is helping create memories to last a lifetime.'
A Season of Festivals and Flavours
October 31 marks the start of Diwali, the colourful Hindu Festival of Lights, and at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, Chef Venugopal Unnikrishnan and his team are pulling out all the stops with an authentic Indian feast. Thailand's own festival of lights, Loy Krathong, is marked by the release of biodegradable lanterns at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle, creating a serene 'river of light' in the sky.
Prefer to dine at home? Many Four Seasons hotels offer turkey-to-go, complete with all the sides and pies for a deliciously stress-free holiday at home.
Holiday Gifts That Taste as Good as They Look
Craving Yule logs and other festive treats crafted by Michelin-starred chefs? Say oui to the bûches de Noël from acclaimed Chef Anne-Sophie Pic at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, or Chef Michael Bartocetti's always-anticipated annual creation available for purchase at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. At Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Chefs Andrea Accordi and Andrea Bonaffini crown a traditional panettone with their namesake 'Andreatella' spread – a luscious blend of rich chocolate and hazelnuts.
More treats tempt at La Pistache at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, also available in the holiday shop at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus.
Not sure what to give? Look no further than a Four Seasons Gift Card, redeemable in any amount, at any time, at any Four Seasons – and conveniently available for purchase online right up until the very last minute.
Must-See Holiday Pop-Ups
This winter, Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is celebrating Old Hollywood glamour in the contemporary luxury of Veil & Velvet, a speakeasy-style lounge that pairs classic cocktails and sparkling Champagnes with modern, indulgent bar bites. At Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel the season begins with the annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration extending into the night on November 14.
Lights, Camera, Post!
Celebrity floral artist Jeff Leatham's iconic displays will grace Four Seasons lobbies in Paris, Philadelphia and Los Angeles again this year, and for the first time, from mid-October to early November, at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.
In the American Rockies, everyone looks forward to WhoVail, a Dr. Seuss-inspired gingerbread house that little ones can actually enter at Four Seasons Resort Vail. At Four Seasons Hotel Tianjin, Santa himself won't miss the Christmas Eve buffet at Cielo, while Santarina will be at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, where she's on hand to make magic with every Christmas list.
Your Holiday Home for the Festive Season
Four Seasons Private Retreats are a global collection of villa and residence rentals that families and friends can call home for the holidays. Guests are treated to the ultimate in privacy while enjoying all the services and amenities of a Four Seasons hotel or resort, with options to personalize every moment.
Families come in all forms, and a friends' getaway at Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt provides access to the Resort's myriad restaurants, pools and world-class diving, especially when staying in a spacious luxury villa rental with plenty of room for holiday dinners, outdoor movie nights, and intimate New Year's celebrations.
Count Me In
In Egypt, the First Nile Boat outside Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence opens up three restaurants for New Year's Eve partying with festive menus from around the Mediterranean, the Far East and Brazil.
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