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A World of Well-Being

Posted on by Kathryn Romeyn

There is no shortage of exquisite wellness experiences at Four Seasons. Here’s but a sampling of the extraordinary treatments, facilities, and getaways offered at Four Seasons spas around the world.

Overwater Bliss in Mauritius 

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

After a thorough reimagining, Mauritius’s only overwater spa, Oseyan at Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, now offers more ways to relax and rejuvenate while taking in the serene natural landscape. The renovation includes a state-of-the-art hydro circuit with a cold plunge and experience showers, an overwater salon, and the Royal Spa Suite with a monumental stone tub and impeccable views of a turquoise lagoon. “At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that ‘a person is a person through others,’ ” says Joelle Jennepy, the resort’s senior director of spa and lifestyle. “We honour this connection by creating meaningful moments that remind us that well-being flourishes through shared humanity and care.”  

Wellness Immersions 

The newly built Wellness Shala at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica

For a getaway that puts personal revitalization front and centre, the new Wellness Villa at Casa del Mar at Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, can be booked for three- and five-day retreats revolving around such practices as sunset gratitude circles, sunrise light therapy, and sound baths. The 6,300-square-foot residence includes a private gym and cold plunge. Dedicated well-being stays are also available at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, where Alo yoga equipment, LED face masks, and Peloton bikes are available in rooms and suites on the Wellness Floor. And at Grand-Hôtel du Cap-​Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel, three new indoor-​outdoor glass cabanas take the spa experience out into the property’s lush Mediterranean gardens. Guests can enjoy massages, work out with Technogym equipment, or try dry flotation therapy, relaxing on an Epsom salt–infused water mattress. 

A Naples State of Calm 

The ice room at the Sanctuary Spa at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, is part of a thermal circuit that includes aromatherapeutic steam rooms and more.  

Florida’s newly opened Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, has just unveiled its sublime two-level Sanctuary Spa, a 30,000-square-foot retreat offering an array of restorative experiences. Highlights include LPG Endermologie body sculpting—a cellulite treatment applied slowly and rhythmically along the spine to guide the body from fight or flight into a parasympathetic state—and the Ammortal Chamber, an experience featuring light, vibroacoustic, and pulsed electromagnetic therapy to support cellular regeneration and mental clarity. Says Paul Gabriel Nunez, director of spa and wellness, “Life is full of stress triggers, but rarely do we encounter something that can just as easily trigger relaxation.”  

An Evening of Relaxation

A masseuse prepares for a couples massage at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

At Four Seasons Resort Langkawi—a tranquil retreat set on a glorious mile-long beach—the Geo Spa recently debuted the Night Space Ritual, a wellness experience for two in the heart of the rainforest. It begins with an energy-cleansing ceremony, followed by side-by-side massages. “the essence of a healthy life always leads back to nature,” says the resort’s director of spa, Heriberto “Beto” Pena.

A Ritual of Renewal in Mexico 

The sweat lodge at Naviva

With just 15 bungalows on 48 coastal acres, the all-inclusive, adults-only Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, México, is the most intimate property in the Four Seasons portfolio. Its sublime wellness program is deeply rooted in nature and tradition, featuring two open-air spa pods with private gardens and experiences such as a temazcal sweat-lodge ceremony, designed to cleanse both body and spirit. 

The Yacht as Sanctuary 

The sauna on board Four Seasons 1

Four Seasons Yachts, which began its inaugural season in March, offers revitalization, stillness, and relaxation as comprehensively as any property on terra firma. The L’Oceana Spa balances marine-inspired treatments with advanced recovery experiences, from spirulina body wraps to a cryo chamber to an ice fountain to the Ocean Vista Finnish Sauna set at 176 degrees Fahrenheit. A dedicated well-being coach can curate a personalized, multiday program that weaves together restorative sleep insights, reformer Pilates, guided breath mapping, and tranquil yoga by the water-level marina. 

Tour the Globe by Air 

The spa at Four Seasons Resort Marrakech

Take wing and explore eight destinations over 20 days, breathing, eating, and sleeping personalized well-being on the World of Wellness journey aboard Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. The incomparable one-time itinerary (May 7 to 26) invites rejuvenation of body, mind, and spirit with customizable experiences, including a hot-air-balloon drift above Mexico City’s Teotihuacán pyramids, a Moroccan beauty ritual in Marrakech, a Jeep trek on Mount Etna in Sicily, a Muay Thai lesson on Koh Samui, and a turtle safari in the Maldives. 

Treatments for Kids

The kid-friendly spa at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze 

 With even preteens becoming captivated by beauty and skincare products, it’s no surprise that “offering kid-friendly spa experiences is growing across Four Seasons hotels,” says Dheeraj Singh Patwal, health and wellness manager at Thailand’s Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, where kid-friendly treatments include the nervous-system-soothing Angel Bliss massage and the Sugar, Honey and Rose Scrub. Many guests today, adds Patwal, view spas as “a place for relaxation, curiosity, and quality family time.” There are also facials designed specifically for young skin at Four Seasons Resort Megève (the Sweet Little Face using fruit-based ingredients) and at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze (the Florenteen’s Facial, which incorporates natural products from Florence’s historic apothecary Santa Maria Novella). 

Healthy Aging 

The longevity clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

Longevity is an increasing focus across the Four Seasons portfolio, from the new Chi Longevity Clinic at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore to Southern California’s Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, where the newly appointed director of wellness and longevity, Ben Carter, a licensed naturopathic physician, leads the property’s Center for Health & Wellbeing. The centre’s three-day wellness stays can feature a one-on-one meeting with a registered dietician, a tai chi workout, a stress-reduction workshop, and a metabolic assessment. 

Stillness in Santa Fe

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With its breathtaking desert landscape, Santa Fe has long been esteemed as a place for physical and spiritual renewal. Going back centuries, the Tewa people believed that, in the nearby Chimayo, healing spirits took the form of naturally abundant hot springs. The destination has also long exerted an ineffable pull on artists like Georgia O’Keeffe, who once said, “I feel at home here. I feel quiet. My skin feels close to the earth when I walk out into the red hills.” 

At an elevation of nearly 7,200 feet, Santa Fe offers a distinct physiological advantage. Medical research has shown that high-altitude environments introduce a form of positive stress, one that encourages cellular adaptation. At high elevations, the body enhances mitochondrial efficiency, protecting cells from oxidative damage associated with premature aging.  

Tucked into the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe is a calming, luxurious oasis, unfolding like a quiet enclave of adobe-inspired casitas. On arrival, as one steps out on a private patio overlooking miles of untouched land, the scent of piñon wood emanates from a fire. There’s a sense of stillness that feels both rare and restorative. 

Earlier this year, I arrived at this high-desert sanctuary intent on decompressing and resetting. Here’s how I did it.

Contrast Therapy

Me in the sauna. I love the way my skin glows afterward. Photograph by Beth Wells.

The resort is prized for its expertly curated wellness program, which focuses on allowing the nervous system to downshift, enabling the body to repair itself on a cellular level. The experiences include thermal contrast therapy (alternating sauna heat with an outdoor shower), which has been shown to enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve metabolic efficiency. The ritual concludes with a chilled glass of champagne, enjoyed slowly as the body returns to equilibrium. 

Ancestral Medicine

Burning sage clears negative energy.

The spa’s Mountain Spirit Purification treatment draws on Native American rituals to support the release of negative energy and stress-related toxins. The experience begins with sage cleansing that signals safety and grounding to the brain. A deep exfoliation is next, stimulating the lymphatic system, followed by a red-clay wrap rich in hydrating minerals and a hot-stone massage. The entire process activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s “rest and repair” mode.  

Healing Nourishment

Rancho Encantado’s vegetable garden.

Culinary traditions at Rancho Encantado are equally intentional. Menus highlight anti-inflammatory local herbs (infused in cocktails) and metabolism-supporting chilies, long revered for their circulatory properties. Dinners here are often capped with a Mexican Chocolate Tart with chili, underscoring that nourishment can be both purposeful and delightful. In Santa Fe, within the quiet rhythms of the high desert, the body remembers what it has always known how to do: heal, regenerate, and thrive. 

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Palm Beach Confidential: Landscape Architect Fernando Wong Shares His City’s Gems

Posted on by Shivani Vora

When Fernando Wong arrived in Miami in 2000 from his native Panama, he had just $400 to his name and a dream of becoming a famous designer. Today, Wong stands among the most acclaimed landscape designers in the industry, with a client list that includes actor Matt Damon and golfer Greg Norman. The designer and his husband, Tim Johnson (CEO of Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design), make their home in South Florida’s Palm Beach, a place Wong calls “one of the most beautiful places on the planet—with white powdery sand beaches and a culture worthy of a city 10 times the size.”

Wong is also the designer of all the outdoor spaces at three Four Seasons properties, including Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, which he describes as “a lush oasis of calm and beauty.” We asked him about his favourite places to dine, shop, and unwind in town.

Wong in the garden he designed for a client in Palm Beach. Photograph by Carmel Brantley / Brantley Photo.

Café Flora: “It’s tucked into one of the prettiest courtyards off Worth Avenue. The bougainvillea arches overhead, and you feel like you’ve been transported to Italy. I order the spaghetti pomodoro and a glass of cold white wine—it’s simple but perfectly done.”

On the menu at Hive: fresh design and house-made pastries.

Hive Bakery & Café: “This is where I meet friends for lunch when I want something fresh but casual. Their tuna burger is my favourite, and the key lime pie is the best in town. I love that the café is surrounded by beautiful fabrics and furniture; it’s like eating inside a design studio.”

A must-visit for design buffs: Meg Braff Designs. Photograph by Carmel Brantley / Brantley Photo.

Meg Braff Designs: “Meg’s shop is pure joy—lacquered bamboo chairs in bright orange, tropical wallpapers, rattan everything. When I walk in, I immediately start reimagining a room. It’s playful but smart design.”

Maus & Hoffman: “[This] is where I go when I need a crisp linen shirt or a new blazer. There’s a sense of tradition when you step inside—polished wood shelves, staff who know your name. They’ve been dressing Palm Beach for decades, and I like being part of that continuity.”

Stubbs & Wootton’s flagship store in Palm Beach.

Stubbs & Wootton: “My first pair of Stubbs & Wootton [footwear] was French blue and white espadrilles. I wore them everywhere, from dinners at Ta-boo to cocktail parties. Now I have several pairs, and I love giving them as gifts. It’s a Palm Beach rite of passage.”

SurfSide Diner: “The definition of unfussy. The waitresses call you ‘honey,’ the pancakes are bigger than the plate, and locals read the Palm Beach Daily News at the counter every morning. It’s one of those rare places where billionaires and beachgoers sit side by side.”

The lush exterior of Sant Ambroeus.

Sant Ambroeus: “[It] gleams with marble counters and polished wood. I like to sit at the banquette with a cappuccino and watch the morning crowd drift in—socialites in tennis whites, art dealers, even the occasional celebrity.” 

Worth Avenue Historic Walking Tours: “I lived on Worth Avenue when I first moved to Palm Beach, so I have a soft spot for it. The tours show you little secrets, like the courtyards Addison Mizner designed with tiled fountains and wrought iron balconies. My favourite detail is that Mizner once kept monkeys in his tower. That mix of glamour and eccentricity sums up Palm Beach perfectly.” 

Beachfront dining at Seaway.

Seaway at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: “I always start with a mojito—it just feels right by the ocean. At sunset, the Atlantic glows pink, and it’s the perfect place to sit and feel the breez

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World Class

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.  

Zero Proof, Full Flavour

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Whether driven by wellness culture, conscious living, or sheer sober curiosity, the nonalcoholic movement is having a global moment—and top chefs and mixologists are shaking, stirring, and fermenting to meet the demand. What was once an afterthought has developed into an art form, where spirit-free cocktails rival their boozy counterparts in complexity, craft, and storytelling. 

Even celebrity tastemakers are getting involved. Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton’s Almave nonalcoholic spirits brand recently released Almave Humo, a distilled “mezcal” that delivers the depth and complexity of the real thing. 

At New York City’s Clemente Bar, located above Eleven Madison Park, nonalcoholic drinks complement such savoury, plant-based small bites as agedashi tofu paired with a fizzy concoction of yaupon tea, yuzu, and cucumber soda. 

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A highball-style NA cocktail coupled with an agedashi tofu hand roll at Clemente Bar. Photograph by Evan Sung.

In Wyoming, at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, Jhett Brown brings mountain sophistication to the zero-proof scene. Inside the 80 Proof speakeasy and the newly opened Steadfire Chophouse, the bartender’s modern mixology creations avoid added sugar while highlighting flavour-forward local ingredients like pine and wild berries. 

Leo—one of Latin America’s most acclaimed restaurants, in Bogotá, Colombia—pairs its tasting menu with “botanical infusions” derived from the country’s ecosystems: guava fermentations, cassava starch elixirs, and floral macerations that taste like a journey through the jungle. 

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre recently doubled down on nonalcoholic wine. The hotel has opened both Tonic Bar, Saudi Arabia’s first nonalcoholic bar, and Café Boulud Cheese Library, which offers an enticing selection of fromage and beverages like the Italian zero-alcohol sparkler Bella. 

FS Riyadh, Zero Proof Cocktail
The Naughty Amaretti—with Amaretti-infused white sesame, tangerine, apricot, and saffron—at Tonic Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre.   

And at Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México, head mixologist Arturo Barroso celebrates Mexico’s heritage and traditions through fermentation. He reimagines tepache and tejuino—time-honoured beverages made from local fruits, herbs, and corn—as elegant, alcohol-free expressions. Halting fermentation at just the right moment, Barroso preserves flavour and texture.