Master Class: 5 New Obsessions to Pick Up on Vacation

Whether you’re vacationing in an exotic locale or somewhere closer to home, interactive experiences that provide a connection with the local culture and landscape are the ones you’ll remember best. We’ve rounded up our pick of hands-on activities designed to inspire, instruct and entertain – you may even discover your new favourite thing.

 

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Train with a Muay Thai pro in Koh Samui

At Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, a day-long immersion in the traditional art of Thai kick-boxing begins in the training ring. With  the instruction of a seasoned professional, you’ll learn new techniques or practise existing moves and skills. After your Muay Thai lesson, break for a muscle-easing spa treatment, and then head to the Chaweng Boxing Stadium, where you and your trainer will watch a pro match from VIP seats.

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Improve your stroke with a swimming legend at Cap-Ferrat


A man and a woman sit on the edge of a pool overlooking the ocean

An icon of the Côte d’Azur since 1950, the swimming pool of Club Dauphin has seen an impressive list of celebrities – from Elizabeth Taylor to Elton John – learning how to master their swim at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat since 1950. Above the rocky coast of the Mediterranean Sea, the 37-metre heated infinity pool is the ideal place to practise breathing control and stroke technique that benefit both serious swimmers and visitors just hoping to feel more comfortable in the water.

 

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Strum a new tune in music-loving Austin


Man in a wide-brim hat plays the guitar in a brown chair

The Texas capital of live music, Austin offers plenty of venues for listening to noteworthy bands. At Four Seasons Hotel Austin, your  guest room can be one of them. Through the complimentary Taylor Guitar Concierge program, you can host your own four-hour jam session. Beginners or guitar players looking for more practice can opt for a private lesson from a local musician. “Austin’s long musical heritage makes it the perfect place for guests to explore their creative talents and find inspiration in a new or improved skill,” says General Manager Rob Hagelberg.

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Elevate your yoga practice in Bali


Aerial yoga

Learning to fly takes on new meaning at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, where AntiGravity® Yoga lures both novices and long-time yogis seeking an alternative to their standard practice. Supported by soft hammocks, students explore full-body movements designed to increase strength and flexibility. “Once you let go of your fears and trust the instructor – as well as the strength of the hammock – you feel such a sense of achievement,” says Yoga Master Putu Purnama. “This is the most rewarding thing about teaching AntiGravity Yoga: seeing the guests’ delight when they surprise themselves.”

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Fly falcons in the countryside of Hampshire

Take up a sport favoured by English kings with a falconry lesson at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. A hunting tradition with deep roots in Hampshire, falconry now showcases the strength and majesty of birds of prey while pointing towards ecology and education. “We go on Hawk Walks around the estate to demonstrate all the techniques and equipment used in falconry,” says Simon Wilson, a falconer at Four Seasons. “Falcons are experts at body language, so we teach guests body language techniques to get the birds to move.” After learning the basics, slip on a glove and try flying a falcon, hawk or owl.

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Learn to let go

Vacations are about breaking from the routine and enjoying a few restful days (or weeks!) with a fresh perspective. As you explore new activities, remember that one of the simplest lessons – and one of the hardest to learn – is to sit back, relax and enjoy the view.

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How to Spend 150 Hours in Canada

Age is nothing but a number – but certain milestones are worth commemorating. Case in point? Come July 1, Canada will celebrate 150 years, a crowning achievement for any Commonwealth realm.

From coast to coast, you’ll find special events and exhibits, free admission to national parks – 47 of them, to be exact – and an extra dose of glowing national pride across 10 provinces and three territories. You’ll also find that visiting is easier than ever, with special offers available at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler and Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.

Now is a perfect time to share in what Canadians love most about their country, from incredible restaurants in vibrant cities to adrenaline rushes in the mountains. Here, our top recommendations on how to spend 50 hours each in Vancouver, Whistler and Toronto, for a total of 150 that will leave you wanting more.

Nothing beats Vancouver’s stunning West Coast views on a sunny day. “The city is best explored on foot, allowing for a more in-depth look at its many great neighbourhoods and views,” says Bertine Hage, Chief Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.

When it rains, simply gear up like a Vancouverite, get outside and explore.

“Ditch the umbrella for a waterproof, three-quarter-length coat – say, from Lululemon or MEC – and walk freely without concern when the raindrops come and go,” recommends Hage. That way, you’ll always be a few steps away from nature and culture when enjoying the following activities.

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Ranked North America’s best ski destination in 2017 by Ski magazine, Whistler is your next thrill waiting to happen.

“Whistler’s vibe is young and welcoming, and the area has everything: exciting adrenaline-driven activities, relaxing places, art, and history,” says Hana Lynn, Lead Concierge at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. “I think that is why so many guests keep coming back for more.”

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A patchwork of diverse neighbourhoods and cultural experiences invigorates Canada’s largest city with a fresh, international vibe. Liloo Alim, Chief Concierge at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, says the best time to visit is in September, when the weather is beautiful and the Toronto International Film Festival descends on the city for 10 days.

“There’s an excitement in the air,” she says. “People come from all over the world for the festival. Four blocks of King Street turn into one big street party where the red carpets take place. There are ball gowns, after-parties, Champagne, music, food trucks and people jamming the sidewalks going from one film to another.”

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Need additional ideas? Explore the Four Seasons Canada Collection to find your perfect itinerary.

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8 Mixologists You Want to Have a Drink With

When you reach your hotel room at last and realize you’re thirsty, here’s the good news: The best bar in the neighbourhood, one the locals go to, is staying in the same hotel. What’s it like? You might find a password-protected speakeasy, a personalized cocktail class or a curated collection of fine-aged rums. You can count on finding a hard-working bartender.

Much like chefs, crafters of fine beverages have become stars in their own right, pairing talent with charm to spare. Here, we meet seven mixologists, plus one sommelier, who are elevating the drinking scene in their respective cities, and having a fine time doing so. You’ll want to pull up a seat with each of them. (And once you’ve imbibed, a dreamy bed is just steps away.)

Opened in 2015, Fifty Mils has quickly become Mexico City’s most award-winning bar. The selling point: whimsical spins on cocktails made with local ingredients by a tightly knit group of mixologists.

Head Bartender Mica Rousseau and bartenders Fátima León and Axel Pimental consider themselves family. León especially appreciates “how unique and different each [team] member is,” and Rousseau says being part of such a talented group strikes “a great balance between work and life.” With their hometown’s popularity soaring in the past few years, Rousseau says, “I love everything here – the people, culture, aromas, sounds, flavours. Everything.”

All three are excellent resources for navigating Mexico City’s booming cocktail culture, so while you sip a signature cocktail – the team recommends the Ant Man, which incorporates ants, avocado and mescal – ask them about their favourite local hangouts. Or, if you have a few hours, take the tour: After a glass of Rousseau’s premium mescal, available nowhere else, you’ll be chauffeured to four Mexico City bars that Drinks International counts among the world’s 50 best.

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In Seoul: Lorenzo Antinori Suggests a Glass of Rice


Head Mixologist at Four Seasons Seoul, Lorenzo Antinori

Say the word, and Bartender Lorenzo Antinori at Charles H. will whip up a cocktail with authentic makgeolli – Korean rice liquor.

Hailing from London, Head Bartender Lorenzo Antinori is the newest addition behind the bar at Charles H., the sophisticated speakeasy inside Four Seasons Hotel Seoul that was inspired by legendary cocktail writer Charles H. Baker.

“Seoul is a very modern and vibrant city which still preserves many traditional elements,” says Antinori of his new home. While you sip one of his globally inspired cocktails, the recent transplant is happy to offer fresh insights on how best to get a taste of authentic Seoul. For first-timers, Antinori recommends touring local markets, drinking makgeolli (a traditional Korean rice liquor) and visiting the area near Hongik University. “There’s a lot of small restaurants and bars,” he says, “so you can see how the younger Korean generation socializes.”

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In Koh Samui: Samart Khethong Has a Rum for You


Koh Samui: Head Bartender Samart Khethong

Head Mixologist Samart Khethong invites you to embrace the relaxing spirit of Koh Samui at CoCoRum Bar.

When you escape to a land of pristine beaches and coconut groves, one spirit is required drinking: rum. And at beachfront CoCoRum Bar, you’ll find a laid-back but serious rum fanatic. “It’s so versatile, refined and complex,” says Head Bartender Samart Khethong of his favourite spirit. “On one hand, you can taste it like a fine wine or whisky, but you can also use it to mix endless cocktails.” He’s happy to mix all of them: “I enjoy the attention to detail and perfectionism it takes.” (His steady hands made him a finalist at the Diageo Reserve World Class Competition in 2013.)

If you’re not sure where to start with his favourite ingredient, Khethong says, consider your tastes first. Intense fruitiness, spicy finish? Cinnamon and vanilla? Talk it through with the expert in his “office” at CoCoRum. “White sand and an endless blue ocean creates a perfect view and setting for making drinks,” he says. And for drinking them.

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In Prague: Igor Tuska Doesn’t Have to Talk About Wine


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Sommelier Igor Tuska, at CottoCrudo, takes a relaxed approach to the restaurant’s extensive wine collection.

Although his role carries with it a lot of pomp and circumstance, Sommelier Igor Tuska believes that part of his job is helping customers feel comfortable so they can appreciate the wine they’re drinking. “I’m always trying to lighten the atmosphere,” he says.

Guests of CottoCrudo can rely on the sommelier to strike up a friendly conversation that immediately puts the table at ease. “I don’t necessarily have to start talking about wine,” says Tuska, who is just as happy recommending bicycling routes around the city. (“Prague is such a green city,” notes the avid cyclist, “with so many beautiful paths and parks.”) He wants his guests to know that just as there is no rush to order, there is no such thing as a stupid question about wine.

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In Palo Alto: Guy Freshwater Pours a Woz


Guy Freshwater makes drinks at the Four Seasons Hotel Palo Alto.

Inspired by local cuisine and, sometimes, people, Guy Freshwater concocts one-of-a-kind beverages for his seasonal menus at Quattro and [esc].

At Quattro and [esc], check the Silicon Valley stereotypes at the door. Assistant Bar Manager Guy Freshwater is a proud native Northern Californian who spends his free time outdoors (venturesome travellers should hit him up for recommendations) and is equally passionate about applying the principles of California cuisine to the cocktail programs at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto. The menus shift with the seasons, source local spirits and draw inspiration from local notables. (The Woz, inspired by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, uses St George Spirits’ Terroir Gin from Alameda.)

“We have stiff competition with San Francisco, Oakland and Santa Cruz nearby,” says Freshwater. “We’re lucky because we’re in the centre of it all. We get to pull from all those areas, and transform them into our own thing.”

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7 Pieces of Art You Didn’t Know to Look For

The Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Dalí’s Persistence of Memory – we all need to see these show-stoppers, but visitors can forget that they’re in a museum full of equally beautiful, intriguing artworks. Because of their more famous neighbours hanging nearby, these 7 paintings and art installations are some of the most undeservedly overlooked masterworks in the world.

London: Saint Margaret of Antioch


Francisco de Zurbaran’s Saint Margaret of Antioch. On Display at the National Gallery

Encounter St Margaret’s direct gaze, but take a moment to admire the painter’s attention to detail and the menace of the dragon beneath her feet.

You’re in London, at the National Gallery, and your first port of call – naturally – will be Van Gogh’s iconic Sunflowers, hanging in Room 43. But for one of the gallery’s curators, Francesca Whitlum-Cooper, it’s Francisco de Zurbaran’s Saint Margaret of Antioch (in Gallery 30) that shouldn’t be missed.

“Every time I look at Zurbaran’s picture of Saint Margaret,” Whitlum-Cooper says, “I fall in love with the bright red of her skirt, her beautifully painted alforjas, or saddlebags, the amazing geometric swirls of her straw hat – it’s a surprise every time to look down at her feet and remember that there’s a menacing dragon prowling around them.”

“To me, there’s something very modern and powerful about Saint Margaret’s direct gaze,” the curator continues, “so cool and calm, so confident in her faith, the dragon’s presence doesn’t bother her in the least.”

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Paris: Death of the Virgin

While the notorious crowd swarms around Leonardo’s most famous work, the Mona Lisa, at the Louvre, slip away to see Caravaggio’s Death of the Virgin (1606). This Italian baroque masterpiece shows the Virgin Mary’s mortal body as you’ve never seen it depicted before. The painting is so intense that it was rejected by the monks at the church it was intended for, Santa Maria della Scala in Rome.

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Los Angeles: Portrait of a Girl/Still Life With Fan


Max Pechstein's Portrait of a Girl/Still Life With Fan on display at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art

Highlighting the dark, oppressive environment of Europe’s post-war period, Portrait of a Girl/Still Life With Fan served as the beginning of a breakthrough for artists Wassily Kandinsky and Emil Nolde in art’s contemporary period.

When you go to LA’s most famous art museum, Los Angeles Country Museum of Art, chances are you’ll flock to see Diego Rivera’s Día des Flores (Flower Day), 1925. It’s one of his most iconic depictions of the indigenous peoples of Mexico, and the first major Rivera painting to enter a public art collection in the U.S. But as you meander through the collections, be sure not to overlook the paintings of German expressionist Max Pechstein.

Although he’s not as well known as his contemporaries Wassily Kandinsky and Emil Nolde, he played an important part in the breakthrough of the style. Pechstein survived the turmoil of the 20th century – and was incredibly skilled at translating this onto the canvas. His painting Portrait of a Girl/Still Life With Fan, painted in 1919–20, captures the dark, meditative atmosphere of the post-war period in Europe.

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Seoul: Matrilineal Society in Asia – China #4

You can find the work of American greats, such as Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons, at the Seoul Museum of Art. But it would be a shame to miss the emerging Korean artists that the museum nurtures and showcases. Admire Bek Ji Soon’s photographic portraits of women from across South East Asia, particularly her photograph Matrilineal Society in Asia – China #4, in which a young girl in traditional clothes – confident and joyful in her gaze – sits front and centre. It’s a unique way to get acquainted with the city’s locals and learn more about the culture.

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New York: One: Number 31, 1950


Jackson Pollock’s One: Number 31, 1950. On Display at the Museum of Modern Art.

One of the “drip” paintings Pollock created by pouring and drizzling paint from above, One: Number 31, 1950, highlights the artist’s technical expertise.

If you’d rather avoid the masses crowded around Starry Night, another of MoMA’s must-see paintings is on the same floor. Jackson Pollock’s One: Number 31, 1950 is an iconic piece of American abstract expressionism that is often overlooked since it doesn’t really “look like” anything in the conventional sense. But what you’re really seeing in this painting is Pollock’s dramatic, dynamic movements, throwing paint (and himself) around. It can’t be missed.

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Mumbai: Maratha Lady

While visiting Mumbai’s renowned colonial-era Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, it would be difficult to miss Rao Bahadur MV Dhurandhar’s Court Scene, an early 20th-century watercolour. Bahadur was known for capturing the busy scenes and colourful characters of early 20th-century Mumbai, then known as Bombay, and this is a perfect example.

But another of his works, Maratha Lady from 1916, should not be overlooked. Rather than depicting a busy scene, here Bahadur focuses on one strong woman looking straight at the viewer, with a rural scene in the background. At the same time, the soft fabric of her sari shows her softer side, in sync with the rolling hills behind her.

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Chicago: The White Place in the Sun


Georgia O’Keeffe’s The White Place in the Sun (1943). On display at the Art institute of Chicago.

At the Art Institute of Chicago, steal away to find O’Keeffe’s White Place in the Sun, which brings to life the smooth and stunning rock formations of New Mexico.

The Art Institute of Chicago is home to Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks (1942), one of the best-known artworks to emerge from 20th-century America, so it’s no surprise that it draws a lot of visitors. While you wait for the crowd to thin out, make your way to AIC’s Gallery 265 and see Georgia O’Keeffe’s The White Place in the Sun (1943). This shows you a completely different side of the U.S. – the sparse desert and smooth yet striking rock formations of the White Place near Abiquiu in New Mexico. The geological formation in the White Place had been smoothed and whittled by water and wind over centuries, until it eventually resembled spires and cliffs, and O’Keeffe contrasts its undulating shapes with the bright blue sky.

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10 Food Festivals Worth Travelling to Find

Of course you always seek out a seat at the best bars and restaurants when you travel. But for a deeper dive into the culinary scene of your chosen destination, align your trip with a food festival. From a multi-stage music fest showcasing the best of a city’s eats to gatherings focused on a particular regional dish, the stops on our smorgasbord tour abound with local cuisine and culture.


Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival

The Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival attracts culinary talent from around the globe.

Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival

As if Florida isn’t seductive enough in winter, the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival adds yet another excuse to head South in December. This lauded culinary event attracts powerhouse chefs like Daniel Boulud, Mike Lata and the Sunshine State’s own Michelle Bernstein to a number of local venues, including festival home base
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Beyond the capstone Grand Tasting, buoyed by book signings and the sounds of a DJ, there are multi-course wine-paired dinners revolving around themes such as sustainable seafood and modern Southern cuisine.

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Big Apple BBQ

Every June for the past 16 years, 16 top pitmasters from California to New York have taken over Madison Square Park for a two-day-long backyard barbecue right in the middle of Manhattan. Meat and smoke are the main ingredients for the Big Apple BBQ, which will be relocating elsewhere on the island in 2019 (no word yet). The venue may be changing, but greats such as Sam Jones, Rodney Scott and John Stage will no doubt still be prodding the fire. Move from tent to tent sampling Eastern Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, St. Louis–style ribs, Texas brisket and jalapeño-tinged sausage. Serious foodies who want to talk shop with their BBQ heroes know to swing by Thursday night when the mouthwatering aroma of hot coals and slow-roasting swine starts to fill the air. Can’t muster the motivation to move after the feast? Both
Four Seasons Hotel New York and Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown are just a cab ride away.

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Tokyo Ramen Show

For 11 days in October/early November, the many flavours and styles of Japan’s most buzzworthy noodle soup come together at the Tokyo Ramen Show in Komazawa Olympic Park. The steaming comfort food comes not just from Tokyo purveyors, but from ramen makers in Hokkaido, Kagoshima and everywhere in between. Make Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi your home base, and stay awhile: 18 vendors ladle soup for the first six days and an entirely new cast takes over for the final five. Ramen is known for its wildly varied flavours and ingredients, which differ from city to city, town to town. You can taste for yourself a kaleidoscope of regional variations like miso-based broth with horsehair crab and dashi with dried bonito flakes and sea kelp. And don’t miss the mash-ups – ramen shops collaborating with one another to create completely new dishes only available here.

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Outside Lands

Gone are the days of sad and soggy music festival fare. Melon salad, Malaysian lamb curry, samosas and stir-fried veggie glass noodles are among the menu choices when 70 or so of San Francisco’s best restaurants set up al fresco kitchens at the Outside Lands music festival in August. About a dozen food trucks are on hand, as well as, in true California fashion, a Cypress Grove pop-up slinging artisan cheese plates. Oh, and there’s music too: If you like your meals paired with the stylings of Florence & The Machine, The Weekend, Beck and Bon Iver, this fest’s for you. Rest and recover at the centrally located Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco.

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Chef Fest, Hawaii

If cosying up to an intimate group of all-star chefs in one of the most exquisite natural settings in North America is your idea of a memorable holiday, make your way to
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in October for Chef Fest. Interactive cooking classes with such experts as Hugh Acheson, Brooke Williamson and Andy Ricker at the Resort’s outdoor kitchen are the main draw, but beach cookouts, al fresco tastings with local farmers and pre-brunch paddleboarding excursions further enhance the tropical environs. Treat yourself to the cocktail showcase at the Resort’s Palm Grove Pool and toast to the most tasteful of beach getaways.

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Salon du Chocolat, Paris

Held each fall at the Porte de Versailles expo centre about 15 minutes from
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris, Salon du Chocolat is one of several such shows around the world – but this one’s in Paris, a city famous for its sophisticated confections. The truffles and ganache here are enough to exhilarate any chocophile, but the centrepiece is the Salon’s unusual fashion show: Designers and chocolatiers collaborate on haute-couture outfits embellished with or delicately spun from chocolate.

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Prague Food Festival

Chances are a visit to Prague will lead to its majestic castle, a ninth-century marvel that is home to St Vitus Cathedral and the Renaissance-era Royal Garden. Here, just across the Vltava River from Four Seasons Hotel Prague, the Prague Food Festival unfolds each May. Don’t pass up a chance to consume the best dishes from Czech chefs – steak tartare and lamb ragout with bread dumplings, or perhaps sushi or empanadas – with the added zest of a fairy-tale dining spot.

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Taste of Sydney

Taste of Sydney pairs delicious bites with an al fresco setting.

Taste of Sydney

For four days in early March the all-encompassing Taste of Sydney festival takes over Sydney’s verdant Centennial Parklands, minutes from Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Wine tastings and demos in butchery and baking add an interactive element, and an artisan marketplace of locally made ingredients and wares means you can savour the festival long after it’s over. More than 60 dishes from notable Sydney chefs like Mark Best and Nelly Robinson are the main attraction. Sample barbecued octopus, shrimp toast okonomiyaki and lamb skewers, then retreat to a glamping tent with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills.

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Desserts at Dubai Food Festival

A chef prepares miniature desserts at the Dubai Food Festival.

Dubai Food Festival

The Dubai Food Festival in February and March reflects the city’s rich diversity, attracting chefs like Jun Tanaka, Nikita Gandhi and Tim Read. Throughout the celebration, at various locations near Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, local restaurants roll out limited-edition menus sure to evoke extreme Instagram envy. Sit down in one of their dramatic dining rooms, or head to a food truck or al fresco pop-up at the festival’s Etisalat Beach Canteen. Learn a little something at a chef master class, tour an urban farm and nosh at a street food bazaar – all part of this robust 17-day event.

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Ubud Food Festival

From tofu to turmeric, the Ubud Food Festival – sister event to the Ubud Writers & Readers and Bali Emerging Voices festivals – puts Indonesia’s vast culinary landscape front and centre each April. Start by reading the story of the woman who adopted Bali as her home and launched this annual festival, located minutes from Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan. Then master macarons with Bali’s Prince of Pastry, Rafi Papazian; make the healing herbal drink jamu; cook with clay pots and wood-fired stoves in a traditional paon (Balinese kitchen); and breathe deeply at a fiery sambal cook-off. Beyond the kitchen, consider the intro course on Indonesian language and culture, led by an instructor from the Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School.

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