Destinations: Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge

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Posted on by Tanvi Chheda

Near or far, family travel is a chance to connect, explore, and turn curiosity into discovery. Certain destinations can even extend school study, bringing ancient civilizations and different cultures up close. Here’s our select global guide to places where textbook lessons come to life. 

Boston 

Best for older grade-schoolers 

The Paul Revere Mall

What’s New: Ask AI-supported holographic figures about their experiences during the American Revolution as part of the Museum of African American History’s ongoing exhibit Black Voices of the Revolution, which spotlights the roles of enslaved and free Black men and women in America’s struggle for independence. 

Extra Credit: Both Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston, and Four Seasons Hotel Boston offer private walking tours of the Freedom Trail, where historic sites include the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church, and more. 

Washington, D.C. 

Best for middle school students 

Jefferson Monument

What’s New: Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Washington, D.C., is poised for two major openings: the undercroft of the Lincoln Memorial, a behemoth subterranean space including a theatre presentation and interactive exhibits, and the expansive National Geographic Museum of Exploration. 

Extra Credit: Marvel at the monuments and memorials lit up at night on a private driving tour—with stops for photos—organized by Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. 

Athens 

Best for middle school students 

The Temple of Poseidon

What’s New: When it opens in 2026, the National Museum of Underwater Antiquities in Piraeus, near Athens, will highlight Greece’s maritime history with more than 2,500 artifacts, including a replica of a trireme.     

Extra Credit: Let the team at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens take you and your crew on a guided visit to the Temple of Poseidon, at Cape Sounion. It’s sure to be a big hit with Percy Jackson fans. 

 London  

Best for high school students 

The Tower of London

What’s New: The Bayeux Tapestry—a depiction of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, including the critical Battle of Hastings—goes on view at the British Museum in the fall of 2026, on loan from France.  

Extra Credit: Explore the Tower of London on a private guided tour arranged by Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, seeing the Crown Jewels and learning about imprisonments, executions, and a recent excavation of 14th-century burials that may be tied to the Black Death. 

Petra and Amman, Jordan 

Best for high school students 

The ancient city of Petra

What’s New: Archaeologists continue to make discoveries in the ancient city of Petra; a 2024 dig revealed a 2,000-year-old tomb with 12 skeletons, one of which was holding a ceramic cup, an example of Nabataean pottery.  

Extra Credit: Along with guided visits to Petra, Four Seasons Hotel Amman offers such unique experiences as painting at the Roman ruins of Pella. 

Kyoto, Japan 

Best for middle school students 

Higashiyama
The Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple

What’s New: Kyoto’s famous Kiyomizu-dera and Toji temples are known for their illuminated night displays. Pair a visit to one of them with an immersive experience at the new teamLab museum Biovortex, where multisensory digital art exhibits include Forest of Resonating Lamps: One Stroke, whose illumination changes in response to human presence.  

Extra Credit: Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto offers a host of special tours, which can include visits to the feudal-era Nijō Castle and the Yasaka Pagoda or an after-hours tour of the imperial gardens at Sennyū-ji Temple. 

Mexico City 

Best for older grade-schoolers 

Hot-air balloons over the Teotihuacán pyramids

What’s New: The recently opened Museo Casa Kahlo focuses on iconic artist Frida Kahlo’s early family life, highlighting never-before-seen letters, childhood photos, and clothing, as well as a recently discovered mural. It’s a few blocks from the famed cobalt blue Museo Frida Kahlo, which showcases Kahlo’s artwork and marriage to Diego Rivera. 

Extra Credit: Have the team at Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City arrange a private hot-air balloon ride over the spectacular Teotihuacán pyramids, where a major pre-Columbian city once flourished.  

The English Beat: London Is the Place to Be for Music Festival Fans This Summer

Posted on by Mark Ellwood

At last year’s Glastonbury Festival, held as always on a 900-acre farm in England’s Somerset region, the programming was typically eclectic and electric. Maybe you wanted to sway with retro abandon as Shania Twain sashayed alongside a parade of hobby horses and a glammed-out gang of dancers and drag queens. Or perhaps it was a chance to see Dua Lipa let loose amid confetti canons and pyrotechnics, or see SZA close the weekend twerking in fairy wings halfway up a tree onstage as she teased the crowd.  

Music lovers have far more options in 2025—at Glastonbury and beyond—as the United Kingdom stakes its claim as the top gig-jetting destination, with a busier-than-ever festival calendar. 

From June 2 to 7, the Austin-born festival SXSW (South by Southwest) will make its European debut in dozens of venues in London’s hipster-heavy East End. Also new is Lido (June 6 to 7 and June 13 to 15), a massive operation produced by behemoth AEG that features Charli XCX as a lineup curator. 

Returning shows this summer include BST Hyde Park (multiple dates in June and July), an event that’s always headlined by a world-famous name (this year: Sabrina Carpenter), as well as Glastonbury (June 25 to 29), where headliners will include Rod Stewart and Neil Young. Also in the mix is the AEG-produced All Points East (August 16, 22, 23, and 24) with Raye, Tyla, and Doechii performing. (Smaller, niche festivals—like underground music-focused Wide Awake, lavish popfest Mighty Hoopla, soul-funk-powered Cross the Tracks, and electronic celebration Field Day—kicked off the festival season in May.)

Take That onstage at BST Hyde Park in London in 2023. Photograph courtesy of BST Hyde Park.

On the tour front, there’s a little thing happening called the Oasis reunion, with 17 U.K. shows, kicking off July 4 in Wales. Still, the big new event on music calendars this year is the United Kingdom’s take on SXSW. 

The new SXSW offshoot will take inspiration from British music traditions while also presenting a fresh approach to programming versus the almost 40-year-old event in Austin, Texas (where last year’s lineup included everyone from Meghan Markle to Jane Fonda). Music, film, gaming, tech, and business will all be present, but SXSW’s London offerings will run simultaneously, rather than sequentially, per the Texas model. “The core mission of ‘South by’ is what’s new and what’s next, but we’re doing them all at the same time so there can be many more moments of convergence,” says Adem Holness, head of music for SXSW London. “You can watch a film, catch a talk, or come see a band.” Discoverability is crucial, with every venue, whether a church or a nightclub like XOYO, within a 15-minute walk. 

Holness tapped the likes of A&R maestro Nathan Barley Phillips to sit on the jury that reviews submissions. And plans are for the newest SXSW to reflect the eclectic, international nature of London’s population: Korea’s Seoul Community Radio and Deadly (which champions Jamaican music) are among the co-curators on tap. “British and European audiences have an open mind for form and different types of performance—we can put classic next to experimental and electronic, and find a space in between the two,” says Holness. 

SXSW’s team can take inspiration from an already thriving event that takes place in the same neighborhood each spring, the Brick Lane Jazz Festival. “We’re going to meet for a coffee next week,” says Brick Lane organizer Juliet Kennedy of her counterparts at SXSW London. “I’m up for helping them as much as I can.”  

Kennedy runs a nightclub in the neighborhood, Ninety One Living Room, and started the festival in 2022 to help post-pandemic recovery in the live music sector. She posits that the liveliness of festivals in Britain right now derives, in part, from the harshness of the country’s COVID-era experience, which included multiple lockdowns over a two-year period. “That sense of togetherness is central to all festivals, but the pandemic is the reason we exist,” she says. 

Elton John onstage at BST Hyde Park in 2022. Photograph courtesy of BST Hyde Park.

Three thousand people attended Brick Lane’s first year; for 2025 (April 25 to 27), Kennedy sold more than three times the number of tickets, each of which grants access to a dozen venues around the area. French singer Adi Oasis—“a goddess,” says Kennedy—headlined one night, and octogenarian American instrumentalist Laraaji closed the fest. “There’s a strong concept of jazz as a middle-aged sort of chin-stroking affair,” she says. “But it’s lively and young, and you can be on your feet dancing.” 

The United Kingdom will host a complementary range of classical-skewing events, too. Helen Brocklebank, CEO of Walpole, the trade body for luxury in the United Kingdom, puts it succinctly: “This is a superpower of Britain—we do music like nobody else, from Glastonbury to Glyndebourne, always with a level of excellence.” 

Glastonbury Festival 2024, Tipi Field, Photo by Sami Hussein/Wireimage
Attendees camped at the Tipi Field at 2024’s Glastonbury Festival. Photograph by Samir Hussein/Wireimage.

At Glyndebourne, staged at a grand country house in East Sussex from May 16 through August 24, guests can enjoy opera while picnicking on the lawn, Champagne in hand. This year, Glyndebourne will present its first-ever production of Parsifal, as well as a commission based on the children’s book The Railway Children. Artistic director Stephen Langridge notes that 25 percent of visitors were new to Glyndebourne last year, and 25 percent of those were new to opera. “We’re hoping to be the gateway drug,” he says with a laugh, noting the madcapness of locating an opera festival on the rolling lawns of a manor house. “It’s very English, and there’s an eccentric thing underneath it, especially when you see the sheep in fields nearby.” 

Options for classical music lovers also include the nearly 110-year-old Thaxted Festival, taking place June 20 to July 13 in northwest Essex, and the BBC Proms, an eight-week summer season of shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London (July 18 to September 13). The latter, says Zeb Soanes, a presenter for the independent British radio station Classic FM, is “part of the fabric of British life, like Wimbledon and the chimes of Big Ben. It’s the largest classical music festival in the entire world, but the great thing is, it’s wonderfully all-inclusive. Rufus Wainwright did a concert, and late night, there is jazz, soul, and funk.” 

British music festivals, then, are distinctive for their wide-ranging, unpredictable programming, but there’s something else that sets them apart, at least according to Lisa Verrico. She’s a journalist and longtime festivalgoer who has produced countless guides to Britain’s annual calendar of music offerings. Unlike Coachella—“you go once or twice to take a photograph of yourself there,” says Verrico—modern British festivals are intended to be fresh every year and, most crucially, family-friendly. Her twentysomething daughter first started accompanying her at the age of two and is now an avid attendee herself. Says Verrico, “If you grow up going to festivals and loving them, you’ll go back—that’s why, now, everybody goes.” 

Unforgettable Cities to Ring in the New Year

Posted on by Chelsea Bengier

Where will you ring in the new year? From Las Vegas to Dubai to New York, we’re taking a look at the best places to be on New Year’s Eve, along with what to do before and after the big event.

See the lights in Las Vegas

You wouldn’t expect New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas to be a subtle affair, now, would you? The entire Las Vegas Strip is closed to vehicle traffic starting at 6:00 pm, creating a party zone 4 miles (6 kilometres) long for more than 300,000 people. Come midnight, you can watch an astonishing 80,000 fireworks hit the sky in less than 10 minutes.

Over on Fremont Street, the iconic America’s Party is a slightly less frenzied carnival. Expect live music; pyrotechnics displays; and digital fireworks displayed on Viva Vision, the world’s largest LED canopy screen, as the clock ticks to midnight and the new year begins. For a look back, pop into Atomic Liquors, the oldest freestanding bar in the city, offering cocktails and beers on tap, a laid-back crowd and décor that the Rat Pack would commend.

“For elevated cuisine and views to match, Rivea is a great spot,” says Denise Della Rocca, Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. “After dinner, have drinks at Skyfall Panoramic Barr & Lounge and take in the drama of the Strip at night, lit by fireworks. Skyfall offers a great lounge atmosphere that is a bit more relaxed than a traditional club setting.”

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A junk boat sails past the Hong Kong skyline

Dine out in Hong Kong

With its soaring skyscrapers, majestic junk boats and aerial island views, the undeniable magic of Hong Kong makes it the perfect place for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve. For drinking and dining out, “the best New Year’s Eve parties are in Central,” says Cissie Chan, Assistant Chef Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, referring to a popular maze of streets in the city’s centre. “Coa and Quinary are award-winning bars in close proximity. And our own award-winning bar, ARGO, at the Hotel gives people another amazing venue to consider for parties.”

Chan also suggests making reservations at nearby 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana for Michelin-starred Italian cuisine; Shikigiku Japanese Restaurant at IFC Mall for kaiseki, sashimi and teppanyaki; New Punjab Club – the first Punjabi restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star – for flavourful dishes like malai tikka, tandoori jhinga and samosa chaat; or neo-Parisian restaurant Belon for their signature whole-roasted chicken.

To ring in the new year, you can also indulge in an eight-course tasting dinner at the Hotel’s Lung King Heen, the world’s first Cantonese restaurant to be awarded the coveted Michelin three-star rating.

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Big Ben with fireworks

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Celebrate by landmarks in London

Set in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge is steps away from some of London’s most historic sites, such as Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. It’s also in the heart of the action during festive season, when twinkling Christmas markets and cozy fireside pubs easily make the city one of Europe’s most charming holiday settings.

Start your celebration with a stroll along St. Katharine Docks, a historic 1828 marina that is now home to restaurants and stores, before browsing the high-end boutiques at The Royal Exchange. Sit down for a meal at The Ivy Tower Bridge restaurant, a British brasserie overlooking the River Thames, or gather with friends for some seasonal mulled wine at iconic pub The Blackfriar. For New Year’s Eve, toast your time together with champagne and a decadent dinner at the Hotel’s Michelin-starred French restaurant, La Dame de Pic London, before a fireworks display lights up landmarks like the London Eye and Big Ben. “It’s quite a time to come together,” says Stephanie Raimbault, General Manager at La Dame de Pic London.

The party continues the next morning, when guests can greet the new year with breakfast in the elegant Rotunda Bar and Lounge before watching the king’s horses, floats, bands and dancers file through the capital in London’s New Year’s Day Parade.

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View Of Tokyo Skyline At Sunset

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Visit a temple on New Year’s Day in Tokyo

With its ornate temples, eclectic art galleries and world-class food scene, Tokyo has earned its spot as one of the world’s top culture capitals. Although New Year’s is a quieter time in the city, with some museums and restaurants closed for the holiday, there is still much to discover.

Areas like Roppongi and Shibuya, where there are a lot of Japanese pubs, will be crowded with young people, notes the Concierge team at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. Cotton Club, just a short walk from the Hotel, is known for hosting live jazz in the evenings. The team also suggests taking a trip to the Sensō-ji temple for hatsumōde, the first visit to a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple of the Japanese New Year.

To welcome 2025, the Hotel will be offering an exclusive menu curated by Executive Chef Daniel Calvert at SÉZANNE to ring in the new year. Or book yourself a Winter Retreat at the Spa to start the year refreshed and renewed.

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Dubai skyline at night

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Take in the fireworks in Dubai

Home to one of the world’s tallest buildings and a shopping mall in the top five for size, Dubai doesn’t hold back on its impressive New Year’s Eve celebration. In 2014, it even broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest fireworks display.

New Year’s is a great opportunity to celebrate the mix of cultures and people in Dubai, and Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach offers a versatile home base for your celebrations. Reserve your spot at Mercury Rooftop and enjoy incredible views of both the Resort’s own fireworks display as well as the show at Burj Khalifa.

Further down the Arabian Gulf, you’ll find the Dubai Marina’s glamorous waterfront promenade as well as Souk Madinat Jumeirah, an Arabic-style bazaar that sells eclectic jewellery and textiles. For views of the Burj Khalifa, take a tour around the lagoon bordering the souk aboard a traditional abra, a low-riding wooden ferryboat.

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Buenos Aires skyline at night

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Celebrate with locals in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires presents visitors with a “big three”: See a tango show at Salón Marabú, see works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera at MALBA: The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, and see a ballet or opera performance at Teatro Colón.

On New Year’s Eve, the Puente de la Mujer is ideal for sweeping views of the fireworks over the Puerto Madero waterfront, while the while the Palermo Soho neighbourhood is a hot spot for nightclubs and dance parties.

Once the revelry subsides, start the new year off with an expert-led tour of Buenos Aires or set out on a day trip to San Antonio de Areco, a charming countryside town 75 miles from the city, both of which can be arranged for you by the team at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. For a deliciously local experience, learn how to make your own Argentinian empanada during a chef-led lesson.

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Be at the centre of it all in New York

All eyes are on New York come New Year’s Eve. Stay at the recently re-opened Four Seasons Hotel New York in Midtown, putting you just a 20-minute walk from Times Square – close, but not too close to all the festivities. Or opt for Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown for an ultra-chic stay in one of the Hotel’s recently renovated specialty suites.

Times Square is of course not the only thing happening in the city on the big night. For something a bit more subdued, meet up with friends for a celebratory dinner at CUT by Wolfgang Puck before heading to Holywater for an after-dinner spot to ring in the new year. This cozy, nautical-style speakeasy serves draft beer and cocktails along with classic comfort food and small plates with a focus on seafood.

If fireworks are what you’re after, stroll over to the Brooklyn Bridge to see the display going off at midnight over New York Harbor near Liberty Island – not to mention incredible nighttime city views.

Come morning, let the Concierge book you a table for brunch at a nearby restaurant, then pay a visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden or go ice skating at Bryant Park for a fun and relaxing start to 2025.

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Urban Escapes: Unforgettable Late-Summer Getaways

Posted on by Jennifer Sanchez

Sometimes the end of something can be the sweetest part – the last bite of a perfectly ripe peach, your favourite musician playing your favourite song as their closing encore, a last-minute getaway to soak in the final moments of the season. Each of these things is made all the sweeter precisely because it’s experienced at the very end.

If you want to linger just a little while longer in the sun-drenched joie de vivre that only summer can bring, consider booking a last-minute summer vacation. From New York to London to Paris to Tokyo, these popular urban escapes (plus a few off-the-beaten-path destinations) are filled with late-summer activities you won’t want to miss. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite insider recommendations and exclusive experiences you’ll only find at Four Seasons to inspire your end-of-summer plans. All you need to do is pick where you want to go, pack your bags and let Four Seasons take care of the rest.

A round wooden table and five black chairs sit beneath a canopy at an outdoor terrace

The pop-up Twilight Terrace at Pavyllon London’s Bar Antoine blends Parisian elegance with Mediterranean flair.

Five colourful cocktails on a wooden outdoor table

Summer evenings are made even sweeter with a glass of champagne or an expertly crafted cocktail enjoyed with friends.

A couple dressed in formalwear peeks out of a small boat as they float by the Tower Bridge

A private cruise on the Thames River is the perfect way to round out a weekend in London.

Summer concerts, sweet sips and a private cruise in London

Music and summer go hand in hand, and Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is transforming concerts with their exclusive Gig-Tripping experience. Perfect for those attending performances at Wembley Stadium or any of London’s iconic music venues, this bespoke experience adds an extra dose of style and comfort to an already exciting evening. Upon arrival at the Hotel, you’ll be welcomed with a Glitter Groove cocktail to set the tone for your visit. A curated Insider’s Gig Guide will fill you in on all the best restaurants and hot spots, while an in-room karaoke set and Concert Comfort Kit (a tote bag filled with concert essentials) provide added touches of fun and luxury. If you’re booking a last-minute trip and are in need of tickets, Four Seasons has you covered. The Concierge team is equipped to help you find seats even to sold-out shows.

Looking for a more subdued way to spend a summer evening in London? Twilight Terrace – a summertime pop-up at Pavyllon London’s Bar Antoine – invites you to unwind with a glass of champagne or a cocktail expertly crafted by Head Mixologist Michele Lombardi, along with elevated bar bites and larger plates. For something crisp and fruity, order the Mayfair Royale, made with Bombay Sapphire gin, St-Germain elderflower liqueur, blueberry cordial, Amaro Santoni and Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut Rosé 2015. Inspired by Chef Yannick Alléno’s Parisian heritage, the ultra-chic terrace is perfect for lunchtime gatherings, evening drinks and al fresco soirées.

Even if you’re just staying in London for a weekend, a private cruise on the Thames River is the perfect ending to your trip. Available through both Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane and Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, this experience offers a fresh perspective on some of the city’s most iconic sites.

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Join Chef Simone Zanoni in a garden just outside Versailles to learn more about the sustainably sourced dishes he serves at Le George.

The interior of Le Cinq

Have the Concierge make a reservation for you at the Hotel’s three-Michelin-starred Le Cinq, a Paris destination in its own right.

Three pairs of colourful bistro chairs line the banks of the Siene river

Relax at one of the Paris Plages that pop up along the Siene each summer.

An al fresco rendezvous and seasonal bounty in Paris

Paris is always one of the most popular urban destinations, and all eyes will be on the French capital this summer. Planning a trip once everything has settled into a laid-back summertime schedule can be a great way to experience the city. Parisian neighbourhoods are famously quiet come August as many locals head out on vacation. However, the city isn’t as sleepy as it used to be and the main attractions are still open. With the games wrapping up in mid-August, there’s just enough time to squeeze in a last-minute getaway.

Take advantage of the summer sun in this beautiful city with an outdoor movie, a favourite local pastime. The Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, can fill you in on screenings happening during your stay, as well as arrange for everything you need to make your evening memorable. Or ask the Concierge about the best place to grab a spot at one of the Paris Plages, temporary faux beaches that pop up along the Siene in the summer months. This year, the Paris Plages are changing a bit with a new location at the Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement. Here you can swim, relax on the banks of the river and soak in those final summer moments.

Back at the Hotel, the Concierge can also book you a table at one of the three Michelin-starred restaurants found on-site. With three stars for Le Cinq, two stars for L’Orangerie and one star for Le George, the Hotel now holds six stars total, a new record in Europe and the Middle East region for the number of stars awarded within one hotel. Sample some of Chef Simone Zanoni’s sustainably sourced dishes at Le George, or opt to join him in the restaurant’s garden located just southwest of Versailles on the grounds of Domaine de Madame Elisabeth. Here you’ll hand-pick the freshest seasonal produce before indulging in an al fresco cooking class and a rustic yet chic lunch with the chef.

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Tokyo building lit up during the night

Let Four Seasons arrange for a curated night-time tour of Tokyo’s famous landmarks.

Bartender mixes drinks behind the counter with a city skyline in the background

After dinner at two-Michelin-starred SÉZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi, stop by The Bar and Champagne Lounge for a nightcap.

A couple dances on a rooftop patio with the city skyline in the distance

Tokyo’s nightlife scene really lights up in the summer months.

Night games and day trips in Tokyo

Enjoying warm, sunny days is a quintessential summer experience, but what about those equally delightful summer nights? In Tokyo, the fun doesn’t stop just because the sun goes down. Start with dinner at two-Michelin-starred SÉZANNE at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi before embarking on a curated night-time tour of the city with an expert guide to explore famous landmarks under the cover of darkness. Or catch an evening baseball game at the Tokyo Dome – the team at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi can arrange for everything from tickets to transportation.

August is also the height of summer festival season in Tokyo, offering plenty of opportunities to sample local street food, see live music and dancing, and take in some incredible firework displays.

If you’re looking to spend a day outside the city, Four Seasons can also arrange for a personalized trip to Hakone, tailored to your interests. Located about 90 minutes by train from Tokyo, Hakone is home to thermal hot springs, beautiful mountain scenery and one-of-a-kind museums. The town itself is part of Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, so you may get a glimpse of nearby Mount Fuji across Lake Ashinoko.

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A person riding a bicycle in front of of a brick building with cars lining the street.

Biria Bikes are yours for the taking at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. Have the Concierge plan out a custom route.

Burgundy velvet couch, two mustard arm chairs and a black marble coffee table fill a suite living room

Award-winning interior architect Bill Rooney and his team designed six specialty suites, including the modern and stylish Tribeca Suite.

A rack of clothing, violet couch and various plants fill a brightly lit fitting room

Get your closet ready for the upcoming season with the Hotel’s Fashion First Experience, created in partnership with Moda Operandi.

Bike rides and a stylish stay in New York

For many, the preferred mode of summer transportation is a bicycle. Plan a last-minute getaway to Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown and you’ll have the Hotel’s Biria Bikes at your disposal to explore the city at your own pace. Lower Manhattan has plenty of bike lanes and nearby places to explore, and the Hotel can stock your bike’s basket with a custom-made picnic and blanket to take with you on your ride. The Concierge can also curate a custom route for you, including jaunts into other neighbourhoods like the West Village for a stop at Bar Pisellino. Try their delicious Pistachio cocktail (a local favourite) and pair it with homemade cacio e pepe chips and tramezzini for the perfect aperitivo experience.

And since the end of one season means the beginning of another, no stay in New York is complete without a little shopping. Get your wardrobe ready for fall with the Hotel’s Fashion First Experience, created in partnership with the luxury online shopping platform Moda Operandi. “We’re delighted to bring the world of innovation and high fashion to our guests by partnering with Moda Operandi,” says General Manager Thomas Carreras. “Much like Four Seasons, Moda prides itself on curation and personalization.” Available exclusively for Hotel guests, the experience begins with a pre-arrival virtual styling session with Moda to set the tone. Once you arrive, a personal stylist will organize an in-person fitting of a thoughtfully curated wardrobe tailored to your preferences in one of the Hotel’s specialty suites. You’ll also receive a USD 1,000 credit to Moda Operandi so you can start planning your fall fits before the temperatures start to dip.

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A red, white and black speedboat cruises on the water off the coastline of Athens

Experience summer like the locals and spend a day island hopping off the coast of Athens.

A person wearing a yellow one-piece swimsuit walks toward the water on a deck surrounded by the ocean and large rocks, two white lounge chairs and another person sitting on the deck are nearby

Set along 30 hectares (74 acres) of coastline, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is a serene and playful summer haven.

An ancient colonnade set on a ocean cliffside make up the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

Summer in Athens means fewer crowds, making guided tours of the nearby archaeological sites even more engaging.

Island hopping and private tours in Athens

Located on the tip of Vouliagmeni peninsula just 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) from the city centre, Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is a summer haven that stretches out across 30 hectares (74 acres) along the Athenian coastline, including three private beaches. This idyllic address makes it the perfect jumping-off point for a favourite late-summer activity: island hopping. Climb aboard one of the Resort’s Technohull Rib Boat Omega 47 vessels for a private boat tour to the islands of Hydra and Spetses. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear waters, exploring stunning Zogeria Bay and savouring classic Greek cuisine in a local seafood taverna.

Like the majority of Europe, Athens quiets down a bit come August, but that bodes well for last-minute visitors. With smaller crowds, a guided tour of the Acropolis or the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion feels even more exclusive. Let the team at Four Seasons create a personalized itinerary for your stay filled with visits to famous archaeological sites as well as laid-back days lounging in and around the sophisticated seaside Resort. If you can, plan your trip around the August full moon, when museums and historic sites stay open free of charge late into the night so visitors can see them lit beneath the brightest moon of the year.

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Embark on a hike through the rugged hillsides with an expert guide in search of a hidden waterfall.

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Summer brings warm water and great visibility to the already incredible snorkelling at Cabo Pulmo.

Oceanfront resort sits between the water and a row of mountains in the background

Located in the secluded East Cape, Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas is your gateway to adventure.

Waterfall hikes and the best snorkelling of the year in Los Cabos

Prefer to venture somewhere a little off the beaten path? Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas offers laid-back luxury on the secluded East Cape of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. Here, the call to adventure is as thrilling as it is carefree. Hike along the hillsides, go off-roading through a rugged landscape, dive deep beneath the surface of the sea, see the night sky ablaze with stars, or simply relax on a pristine private beach. With so much to see and do, the team at Four Seasons can help tailor your stay and make sure you make the most of your late-summer getaway with a host of exclusive experiences.

On land, the Resort’s off-road waterfall tour is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the landscape and also enjoy a refreshing dip in the water. You’ll drive through canyons and dry riverbeds, stopping to explore the beautiful desert town of Santiago before continuing on to the 12-metre (40-foot) Sol de Mayo waterfall at Cañon de la Zorra. A short hike leads you up to a freshwater pool where you can swim next to the towering waterfall and sunbath on the giant boulders that line the pool.

And while there’s good snorkelling and scuba diving in the area year-round, summer and early fall are when visibility is at its best and water temperatures are nice and warm. For the ultimate experience, let Four Seasons arrange a snorkelling excursion to Cabo Pulmo, the UNESCO World Heritage Marine Site that Jacques Cousteau dubbed “the aquarium of the world.” Set off from the Resort’s private marina and you’ll soon find yourself surrounded by schools of colourful porkfish, bigeye jacks, snapper and several types of rays. If there’s something specific you’d like to see, just let the team know and they’ll do their best to find it for you.

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The team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire can prepare a gourmet picnic for you to enjoy anywhere on the estate grounds.

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The rolling hills of Hampshire are best explored on horseback.

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Learn the fundamentals of falconry and meet a Harris hawk during a private session with the Hotel’s on-site falconry expert.

Country picnics and outdoor fun in Hampshire

Set on 200 hectares (500 acres) of rolling countryside, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is the embodiment of a quintessential English estate. If you’re wanting to get away from the city for a long, late-summer holiday, Hampshire offers a relaxing alternative. At Four Seasons, you’ll find plenty of outdoor activities such as archery, clay pigeon shooting, axe throwing, fly fishing and horseback-riding to fill your days, as well as a unique opportunity to get to know a Harris hawk as an on-site falconry expert fills you in on the fundamentals of falconry.

With so much natural beauty surrounding you, let the Hotel’s culinary team arrange for a custom gourmet picnic for you and your loved ones to enjoy on the grounds. Tuck yourselves away in the estate’s orchard or private gardens – wherever you lay your blanket, the scene is guaranteed to be picture-perfect.

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A Meal to Remember: Luxury Dining with Four Seasons

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An extraordinary meal endures in our memory, not only for the artful cuisine but also for the experience around it. When we take our seat at the table with friends or loved ones, time slows down: We’re fully present, together, in the moment, with all our senses engaged.

Fans of award-winning fine dining will feel at home at Four Seasons, whose 25 restaurants with Michelin stars across 20 Four Seasons hotels and resorts have 34 stars and counting – the most of any luxury hospitality brand – and a host of accolades from arbiters of excellence like Black Pearl and Gault&Millau. Along with outstanding cuisine, there’s another important aspect of every meal: the warm, personalized service Four Seasons is known for.

At Noi (2 stars), award-winning chef Paulo Airaudo infuses seasonal ingredients with Italian soul, resulting in unexpected flavour combinations you won’t find anywhere else in Hong Kong.

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At Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, Caprice (3 stars) invites you to taste the finest French cuisine in the city’s most elegant setting.

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SÉZANNE (2 stars) at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi is known for its seasonal menus filled with dynamic French dishes crafted by Executive Chef Daniel Calvert. It was also ranked number one on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024.

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Hong Kong’s Lung King Heen (2 stars) sources quality produce from all over the world to make sophisticated Cantonese dishes.

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Sample the creative dim sum creations at Zi Yat Heen (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip.

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Innovation is at the forefront at Jin Sha (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake, where Executive Chinese Chef Wang Yong takes traditional Zhejiang flavours and turns them into something new and delicious.

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Known for its eco-conscious approach to fine dining, est (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi showcases Chef Guillaume Bracaval’s exceptional Japanese-French fare.

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The menus at Cai Yi Xuan (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing have a variety of exceptional Cantonese dishes to choose from.

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Savour a selection of local Cantonese dishes at Yu Yue Heen (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, one of the first Chinese restaurants to be awarded a Michelin star in Guangzhou.

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No detail is too small at Sushi Saito (1 star). Featuring rice from Akita and Nagano cooked in spring water from Kagoshima, the restaurant’s Edomae-style sushi is best enjoyed at the cypress counter next to views of the Hong Kong skyline.

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Only prix-fixe menus are served at Caprice: four or five courses at lunch, and two seven-course options at dinner.

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Those looking for fine dining in Hong Kong will find a variety of exceptional cuisine all under one roof. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong alone holds eight Michelin stars for impeccable French cuisine at Caprice (three stars), Cantonese at Lung King Heen (two), Italian at Noi (two) and Japanese at Sushi Saito (one), while ARGO is honoured on the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars. One of the most celebrated Chinese restaurants anywhere, Lung King Heen shines in dishes like Pineapple Pork Buns, with ingredients personally sourced and inventively prepared by Executive Chinese Chef Chan Yan Tak.

The bounty of the Mediterranean is front-and-centre at Pelagos (1 star) at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, where dishes highlight seasonal ingredients.

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As the flagship restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, Il Palagio (1 star) serves regional classics that show off the best of Tuscany. Be sure to pair your meal with a selection from their cellar stocked with exceptional Italian wines.

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Anne-Sophie Pic, the world’s most decorated female chef, brings her celebrated French cuisine to La Dame de Pic London (2 stars) at Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, with dishes such as Les Berlingots ASP and her Wild Sea Bass and Caviar (her father’s signature dish).

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Chef and head culinary curator Pedro Pena Bastos crafts his artful Portuguese dishes with the same meticulous passion as an artist painting their masterpiece. The result? An unforgettable meal at CURA (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.

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At Le Cap (1 star) at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, Chef Yoric Tièche reinvents Provençal and Mediterranean dishes using the freshest ingredients, some plucked from the sea and some from the Hotel’s gardens.

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Enjoy seasonal Italian specialties at Il Lago (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, coupled with relaxing views of Lake Geneva.

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At Le George (1 star), modern Mediterranean-style cuisine is expertly crafted by Chef Simone Zanoni, who takes a sustainable, locally oriented approach to fine dining.

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Etna-born Chef Massimo Mantarro showcases the best of Sicilian cuisine next to incredible views of Taormina Bay at Principe Cerami (1 star) at San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.

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At La Dame de Pic – Le 1920 (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel Megève, Anne-Sophie Pic continues her quest for new, complex flavour combinations, this time with a Savoyard twist.

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Chef Alan Taudon, a talented disciple of Christian Le Squer, focuses his menus at L’Orangerie (2 stars) on vegetables, dairy and seafood, resulting in dishes that are light, balanced and remarkably innovative.

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Paris is filled with fine dining landmarks, and you’ll find one of the most iconic at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, home to Christian Le Squer’s famed Le Cinq (3 stars).

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At Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Michelin-star dining captivates at modern French Le Cinq (three stars), plant-focused L’Orangerie (two) and Italian-Mediterranean Le George (one). In Le Cinq dishes such as Line-Fished Sea Bass, Executive Chef Christian Le Squer marries elegant and personally meaningful flavours like caviar with buttermilk that nods to his childhood in Brittany. The team’s service, notes Michelin, “is a model of empathy and style that is close to perfection.” And the experience at Le George, which also holds a Michelin green star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy, extends beyond the dining room: Guests can join Chef Simone Zanoni for a visit to the organic kitchen garden in Versailles, followed by a private cooking class, taking fine dining in Paris to new experiential heights.

Pavyllon London (1 star) at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane is the latest Four Seasons restaurant to receive a coveted Michelin star.

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Sit down in the legendary dining room at The Surf Club Restaurant (1 star) to sample some of Thomas Keller’s iconic dishes, including his Avocado Louie, NY Strip Steak and Caesar Salad prepared tableside.

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Feast on the best cuts of steak and Spanish-inspired cuisine at Capa (1 star), the rooftop steakhouse and bar at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort.

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The diverse offerings at Capa include fresh Florida seafood, inventive small plates and expertly grilled cuts, along with an award-winning wine list.

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The relaxed atmosphere at Pavyllon London is intentional – Chef Yannick Alléno wanted his London restaurant to have a distinct neighbourhood feel.

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It took less than one year for Auro (1 star) at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley to be bestowed with its first Michelin star – the only restaurant in Calistoga to have earned such an honour.

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At Pavyllon London Chef Yannick Alléno’s innovative take on French cuisine has a decidedly British feel.

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Set against the stunning backdrop of sprawling the Palisades Mountains, Auro offers a picture-perfect setting for Wine Country fine dining.

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At Auro, sit down for a five-course tasting menu created by acclaimed Chef Rogelio Garcia and his team.

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Perched on the 17th-floor, Capa offers unbeatable views of Orlando and the nightly fireworks.

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The Surf Club Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club is award-winning chef Thomas Keller’s first Florida restaurant.

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While legends like Le Cinq have been celebrated for decades, even the newest Four Seasons restaurants are earning acclaim. Pavyllon London, the debut London restaurant from multi-Michelin-award-winning Chef Yannick Alléno set within Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, has also received its first star just six months after opening in July 2023. Chef Alléno and his world-class kitchen team have drawn inspiration from seasonal British produce as well as a passion for innovative French cuisine to create “an interactive, less formal, neighbourhood dining experience centred around countertop seating and great food,” just as Alléno intended.

Set within a working vineyard, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley is an immersive culinary experience in and of itself, and its Auro restaurant was awarded a Michelin star within a year of opening, as well as a “Wine Spectator” Best of Award of Excellence. Executive Chef Rogelio Garcia draws from seasonal and personal inspirations to develop dishes like Dry-Aged Shima Aji, a flower-shaped creation that entices the eyes and the palate with its bright citrus, spicy and salty flavours. Guests can also enjoy wine dinner series, harvest festivities and other special events. Here, though, as at all Four Seasons restaurants, coming together over unforgettable food and drink can become its own kind of special occasion.

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