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Heads up: there’s a new gold rush coming; the Middle East is the hot place to be for art lovers; and Hawaii has two just-opened, must-try sushi restaurants. Here’s what’s on our radar from the world of art, culture, style, and fine dining.
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Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Photograph by Iwan Baan, courtesy of Qatar Museums.
Art in the Desert: Extraordinary public art pops up all over Qatar’s capital city of Doha—home to both Four Seasons Hotel Doha and Four Seasons Resort and Residences at the Pearl-Qatar. But two unexpected monumental sculptures are worth seeking out in the country’s remote desert. Richard Serra’s steel monoliths loom over the sands of the Brouq Nature Reserve, while Olafur Eliasson’s Shadows Travelling on the Sea of the Day in Al Zubarah uses mirrors and metal rings to create a disorienting yet dazzling experience. —Nicola Chilton
Porcelain roses at the Frick. Photograph by Joseph Coscia Jr./The Frick Collection.
The Frick Collection: The storied New York City museum has emerged from a glorious renovation of its Beaux-Arts building and gardens, welcoming visitors to the second floor for the first time and featuring an exhibit of porcelain flower works by sculptor Vladimir Kanevsky. Located on East 70th Street between Madison and Fifth avenues, the esteemed museum is just blocks away from Four Seasons Hotel New York City.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Grand Egyptian Museum: After a partial debut last fall, the GEM celebrates its highly anticipated full opening this November. Housing more than 100,000 artifacts, including a colossal statue of Ramses II, and affording panoramic views of the Pyramids of Giza, the archaelogical institution located outside Cairo will finally unveil the Tutankhamun Galleries, featuring thousands of items laid to rest with the boy king (he was nine years old when he assumed the throne) and displaying them together under one roof for the first time. —NC
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Komo at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea
Island Fresh: Two sublime sushi spots recently debuted in Hawaii. Graced with the Hawaiian name for a subspecies of the black noddy seabird, the Big Island-based Noio is an intimate space perched above Four Seasons Resort Hualālai’s ‘Ulu restaurant. Chef Nuri Piccio’s delectable creations range from Japanese Wagyu tempura and sake-steamed chicken to the crown jewel, a seven-course omakase experience. For the new restaurant Komo—inside Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea—the Tokyo-born chef Kiyokuni Ikeda flies in a selection of fresh seafood each week from Japan’s Misaki Megumi Suisan. Komo’s signature Mystery Box is a choice way to experience Ikeda’s masterful, precise method with nigiri while enjoying the element of discovery.
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Rolex’s Perpetual 1908
Gold Watches: After years of stainless steel being the metal of choice for luxury watches (think steely examples of the Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and Patek Philippe Nautilus), the tide is shifting to designs crafted in precious metals, especially gold. At this year’s Oscars, Timothée Chalamet, Sebastian Stan, Kieran Culkin, and Robert Downey Jr. brandished gold timepieces on the red carpet, and sale prices of pre-owned gold watches are on the rise. In Switzerland at the recent Watches and Wonders fair, standout watches gleamed in timeless gold, among them Rolex’s stunning new Perpetual 1908 dress watch and Chopard’s latest L.U.C model featuring a sublime astronomical moon-phase display. —Degen Pener
Sneakers from Versace’s new summer collection
Versace’s La Vacanza Collection: Seaside chic enjoys a maximalist interpretation in the Italian label’s new summer fashions. Dario Vitale, the brand’s chief creative officer, has rendered iconic Versace motifs in sea and sand hues to create must-haves, like the Mercury M_VS_01 Sneakers (shown), that epitomize casual glamour. Versace supports the reef restoration efforts of the Coral Gardeners nonprofit in French Polynesia. —Laurie Brookins
Saint-Louis’s Twist collection
ElegantStemware: Saint-Louis—crystal glassmaker since 1586 in France’s Moselle département—has released a collaboration with Nicolas Julhès, co-founder of Distilllerie de Paris, which crafts gin, vodka, and rum in the French capital. The new Twist 1586 collection includes a decanter and long-stemmed glasses with Venetian ribs that guide the liquid to the mouth. —LB
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A sacred nap at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Bali Bliss: The Indonesian island known for yoga retreats and spa escapes is more attuned to well-being than ever before, thanks to a new six-night immersion across two distinctive Four Seasons resorts. The escape draws inspiration from the fundamental Balinese concepts of sekala, the tangible or visible, and niskala, the intangible or invisible. “I see it as an awakening journey,” says regional director of spa Luisa Anderson in reference to The Seen to the Unseen, which takes guests from the oceanfront Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay to Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, located in a river valley near Ubud. The physical body is the primary focus at Jimbaran Bay, where classes and treatments at the Healing Village Spa include AntiGravity yoga, Pilates, massage, volcanic mud masks, ice baths, and infrared therapy. After a transfer to Sayan, guests have their spirits soothed at the Sacred River Spa with chakra ceremonies and mystical therapies, among them the gentle Restu Bumi ritual featuring Balinese instruments such as the gong and the sacred genta bell. Says Anderson, “It feels like Mother Bali cradling me in her arms.” —Kathryn Romeyn
From a bespoke perfume atelier in Florence to a 400-year-old historic hall in Suzhou turned contemporary boutique, these five new stores offer serious retail therapy in thoughtfully designed digs.
Aesop in Suzhou
Shanghai-based architecture firm Offhand Practice has restored and reimagined Phoenix Hall, a 400-year-old Qing Dynasty building in Suzhou’s historic commercial district. While the handsome gable roof and intricate exterior woodwork have been preserved, the interior is now a sleek stage for Australian vegan brand Aesop’s line of fragrances and hair and skincare products. Silk—a nod to the city’s primary trade for centuries—is incorporated throughout the boutique to create an inviting and tranquil environment.
Photograph by Fangfang Tian
Godmothers in Santa Barbara
Oprah Winfrey and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have already stopped in at Godmothers, a charming new independent bookstore founded by former literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and makeup entrepreneur Victoria Jackson. Set in a 1920s white barn decorated by Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the store evokes a Nancy Meyers vibe, with sheepskin armchairs and a cozy fireplace. A full calendar of conversations with New York Times best-selling authors is complemented by comfort food served from a chic vintage Airstream.
Photograph by Sarah PrincePhotograph by Sarah Prince
Casa Profumoir in Florence
The brainchild of master perfumer Sileno Cheloni and Daniele Cavalli (Roberto’s son), Casa Profumoir offers a bespoke, hour-long perfume experience set inside an elegantly appointed house in Florence’s San Niccolò neighborhood. Fragrance enthusiasts can book a session at the private space to create a scent from a selection of 198 notes, under the guidance of a fragrance specialist. Sileno Cheloni’s retail store is located just steps away.
Photograph by Daniele Civetta
Ken Fulk in Los Angeles
Noted interior specialist Ken Fulk—who in 2023 redesigned the public spaces at Four Seasons Hotel Boston—has opened his first store. Inspired by the garden shed at horticulture legend Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring Farm estate, Fulk created a breathtaking courtyard that leads to a bungalow-like boutique filled with new and vintage home goods, fine art, handcrafted scents, and antique silverware. A second location will soon open in San Francisco.
Photograph by Douglas FriedmanPhotograph by Douglas Friedman
Le Labo in Kyoto
Le Labo co-founders Edouard Roschi and Fabrice Penot opened their first store in 2006 in Nolita, New York, and since then, they’ve launched dozens of other scent laboratories around the world. Their latest, in Kyoto, is exquisite and includes a cafe and courtyard garden. Housed in an traditional Japanese wood building that dates back to 1879, the flagship store feels at once monastic and modern.
Every winter, more than 100,000 people throng the visual wonderland of Diriyah Nights. This two-month culinary, culture, and shopping pop-up, held on the outskirts of Riyadh, celebrates Diriyah Season, which honours the heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Each year, the site is transformed into an immersive art-and-light environment by Hibah Albakree and her team.
A Saudi native, Albakree is the co-founder and managing partner of DesignLab Experience, a female-led design and event planning team based in Riyadh. Her events also include royal weddings and the AIUIa Camel Cup.
DesignLab’s 80-plus members come from more than 24 nations. Together, this group—architects, designers, creatives, engineers, construction crew—creates memorable magic and meaningful spaces for art-minded travelers. Fresh off the latest Diriyah Nights, Albakree discussed some of her favourite places in the dynamic, rapidly changing city of Riyadh.
Albakree. Photograph by Michael Williams
Bujairi Terrace
“In Diriyah is a constellation of alfresco restaurants and shops that opened in 2023 but, because of its blend of contemporary architecture and ancient UNESCO heritage, allows you to immerse yourself in the region’s history while shopping and eating—two things Saudis love to do! I always discover something new, whether it’s a hot new restaurant, a hidden café, or a beautifully curated boutique.”
Bujairi Terrace
Jax District
“Also in Diriyah, Jax District has been transformed into a cultural hub with an incredible vibe. It’s not just about the art galleries, though those are impressive. With community-driven pop-up events and the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale, there’s always something fresh and inspiring happening. The mix of local and international artists makes it a dynamic space where ideas from around the world collide in the best way possible.”
Jax District. Photograph by Abdulaziz Alobaid + Craft, courtesy of HWKN.
La Petite Maison
“Located next to Saudi’s first skyscraper, Al Faisaliah Tower, La Petite Maison is a staple in Riyadh’s dining scene. There’s something about the way they blend French and Mediterranean flavours—it feels fresh, light, and incredibly satisfying. Every time I go, I order the cauliflower salad—it’s packed with flavour—and the fried calamari, which has just the right crispness. The lentil salad is another favourite; it’s simple but so well-executed. And when I’m craving something more, the perfectly grilled ribeye steak delivers. What keeps me going back is the consistency. Whether it’s a casual dinner or a special occasion, I know I’ll always get great food and service.”
La Petite Maison
Via Riyadh
“The Via Riyadh development has the perfect mix of high-end luxury labels and stylish local boutiques. One of my favourites is L’Atelier Nawbar, a fourth-generation Lebanese jewelry brand. Another must-visit is the new MWAZ, a 16,000-plus-square-foot lifestyle concept store covering three floors of clothing from local and international designers, including Khaite, one of my favorite brands. The dining scene at Via Riyadh is impressive, too.”
Gymkhana restaurant at Via RiyadhCafé Elle at Via Riyadh
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center
“The new Café Boulud there—I’ve loved everything from the cuisine to the decor and service. Recently, DesignLab Experience transformed the reception hall for a wedding featuring cascading waterfalls and large-scale floral and lighting installations. The result was a breathtaking environment that left guests in awe.”
Whether you’re looking for some respite from the everyday hustle or are heading off for a special weekend away, figuring out how to maximize a quick stay in any city requires both planning and a healthy dose of spontaneity. Though every destination and traveller are different, Four Seasons Concierges are masters at helping you fill your itinerary with as many (or as few) experiences as you’d like.
Travelling for an event? Why not stay an extra day and explore the city or take the opportunity to tend to your self-care needs with some rest and relaxation. In advance of your trip, it’s always a good idea to reach out to the hotel team to learn about what’s available on-property during your stay. It’s also a good time to fill the Concierge in on your interests so they can arrange for after-hours tours, tickets to the latest theater show or concert, and even book you those hard-to-get restaurant reservations.
Sometimes, the quickest trips can be the most fun, especially with Four Seasons in your corner. Read on for some ideas on how to make the most of a 72-hour stay.
Explore the city like a local
One of the best ways to discover the most interesting things a city has to offer is by talking to locals. Luckily, the Concierge teams at Four Seasons are comprised of local insiders whose passion it is to uncover the best of their city and share it with their guests. Tip: Choose one specific thing to do each day and leave the rest of your schedule open – you never know what opportunity might present itself.
Dinner and drinks in New York
A master of reinvention, New York is always a good idea for a weekend getaway. Base yourself at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, where the sprawling and serene suites offer gorgeous views of Tribeca and downtown Manhattan. When you’re ready to venture out, apertivo bars, art galleries, jazz clubs and some of the hottest restaurants in the city are at your feet. Drop in at Bar Pisellino for the delicious Pistachio cocktail made with gin, cardamom, pistachio and lime, followed by dinner at Dante, a New York institution for Italian food and drinks since 1915, or Ito, a modern 16-seat omakase restaurant close to the Hotel. Tomorrow, borrow bikes and explore nearby neighborhoods, including SoHo, Chinatown and Dumbo across the East River. Or have the Concierge arrange a private sailing through New York Harbour, past Lady Liberty, and see the city that never sleeps from the water.
Lovers of art, shopping and soccer can easily fill a three-day stay in Madrid. The stunning Four Seasons Hotel Madrid – situated between the Puerta del Sol public square and Barrio del las Letras neighbourhood – puts you in the center of it all. The three-year-old property boasts a 1,500-piece art collection with paintings, sculptures and photographs by emerging Spanish artists such as Eduardo Pérez-Cabrero, Jose Cháfer and Sandra Val. For some retail therapy, the Hotel offers direct access to Galería Canalejas, a high-end shopping haven (think Valentino, Aquazzara and Jimmy Choo) worth stepping into just to see the Art Deco architecture alone. The Hotel and shopping complex sit within a collection of seven historic buildings dating back to 1887. Choose a new outfit before heading out for your own private flamenco lesson, arranged by the Concierge. Several must-visit cultural institutions sit within walking distance, too, including the Real Academia del Bellas Artes de San Fernando (located just across the street and home to a room dedicated to Goya paintings) and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museo Nacional, along with the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia galleries. If soccer is more your thing, have the Concierge reserve you tickets or a private box to watch a Real Madrid game.
A room with a view of the Eiffel Tower? Oui. But that’s just the start at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. Fitness buffs will enjoy the complimentary early morning jogging tour of Paris’ sights with a running guide leading the way. The five-mile route takes in the Eiffel Tower, Seine riverbank, Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and Tuileries Gardens before returning to the Hotel. After the morning workout, you’ll be more than ready to take a private lunchtime culinary masterclass led by Chef Christian Le Squer at the property’s three-Michelin-starred Le Cinq restaurant. For something really special, the Concierge team can arrange a daytrip to Maison Belle Époque, the former house of the founders of Perrier-Jouët in Épernay, Champagne – just two hours from Paris. This country manor houses the largest private collection of French art nouveau in Europe, including etched glassware and works by Rodin and Toulouse Lautrec. Tour the home, enjoy lunch in the gardens and finish with a visit to a Champagne vineyard. Have some extra time? Ask the Concierge about a one-night stay at the Maison.
If your idea of a weekend well spent involves putting in as little effort as possible, we don’t blame you. In fact, we highly recommend taking at least one day – if not three – to fully embrace the joy of doing nothing. At Four Seasons, though, doing nothing can still be glamorous, given the depth of on-property amenities you’ll find at your disposal.
Make time for self-care in Dubai
From spa treatments and fitness classes to lounging in a private beach cabana, wellness takes many forms at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. Head to The Pearl Spa for a rejuvenating day and let the experts help you organize a personal spa journey including massages, facials and signature experiences such as sound healing and workshops combining meditation and art. The Meditation in Colour experience begins with a guided meditation in the Hotel’s lush gardens followed by a painting session through local partner We Love Art. While Dubai is known for its dazzling luxury and modern skyscrapers, the Resort’s private stretch of beachfront along the Arabian Gulf offers a different side of the city. Spend the day relaxing on the gold-sand beach or cooling off with a dip in the freeform outdoor pool. Just the two of you? Have the Concierge arrange for a private meal on the moonlit beach, retreat to the comfort of your room or suite and wake up the next morning to a delicious breakfast in bed.
Much of Tokyo’s appeal is its frenetic energy and fast pace, but when you walk through the doors of Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, it’s a welcome sanctuary amid the urban delights. Located in the central Chiyoda district, the 190-room Hotel overlooks the Imperial Palace and offers idyllic views of Mount Fuji. The culinary highlights on property alone are enough to fill a long weekend, including the Michelin-starred est, which deftly highlights Japan’s bounty with French cooking techniques. The Hotel’s 39th floor rooftop bar VIRTÙ, helmed by renowned bartender Keith Motsi, is also not to be missed. Motsi recommends trying the Yuzu Nagi, made with Japanese gin, cognac, yuzu juice, yuzu liqueur, yuzu bitters and sugar or the Takara, made with Japanese whisky, vermouth rouge, Chartreuse Jaune, Denki Bran and orange bitters. For a drink of a different kind, have the Concierge arrange a private visit to tea master Shinya Sakurai’s tea shop, Sakurai Tea Experience, for a modern take on the traditional tea ceremony service.
