{"id":147302,"date":"2019-12-31T13:50:49","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T18:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=147302"},"modified":"2021-03-02T15:24:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T20:24:33","slug":"appealing-to-the-senses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/appealing-to-the-senses\/","title":{"rendered":"Appealing to the Senses"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Four Seasons destinations are filled with the poetry of the world, from the heady aroma of cherry blossoms in Kyoto to the vibrant hues of coral reefs that surround the atolls of the Maldives. With a cooking lesson, a cocktail class or a barefoot walk along the beach at sunset, your surroundings come alive through sight, smell, taste, sound and touch.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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From mid-March to early April, a sweet, delicate aroma of vanilla, lilac, rose and almond lures travellers to Japan. The scent of sakura (cherry blossom) season is almost as powerful as the sight of the white and pink petals that open for this brief season. Kyoto is one of the most famous cities for sakura viewing. Like a springtime snow flurry, petals sprinkle down the breeze, float in the canal and decorate The Philosopher\u2019s Path.<\/p>\n

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto<\/a> celebrates the season with every sense. The Hotel\u2019s Chef Concierge Tomo Shinya can arrange for guests to experience the beauty of sakura day or night, with picnics along the Kamo River and night-time walks in parks such as Maruyama Park where blooms are illuminated by lanterns. At the Hotel\u2019s 800-year-old Shakusui-en Pond Garden 37 sakura trees grow allowing guests a private and peaceful hanami (sakura viewing) experience away from the crowds. Afternoon tea in the garden is accompanied by sakura-scented sweets and a bouquet of blossoms at the table. In the evening, head bartender and master mixologist Raul Navarro crafts blush-coloured cocktails like the Sakura Sour, an infusion of plum wine and coffee grain whisky topped with pink petals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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No matter the time of year, the Spa treats all senses to achieve a state of true relaxation. As you enter the spa, an aroma of roasted organic green tea leaves transports guests to the Uji region of Japan. After a few deep breaths, a therapist will pour this roasted green tea into a traditional lacquer bowl filled with warm water to soak the guest\u2019s feet and apply an exfoliating sea salt scrub. This pretreatment ritual sets the tone for a blissful spa session.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Florentine Rhapsody at Four Seasons Hotel Firenze<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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The exquisite art throughout the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze<\/a> will transport guests to the Renaissance period, particularly the 15th-century frescoes in the Royal Suite. Curated experiences add to the sense of place.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Hotel has exclusive access to the Ponte Vecchio\u2019s only open-air terrace. A four-course dinner on this fourth-floor terrace<\/a> is inspired by the many jewellery stores that dot the bridge. Or dine in a private 15th<\/sup>-century palazzo<\/a> once inhabited by Leonardo da Vinci while enjoying private service and one of the city\u2019s best views of the Duomo. Balance the indulgence with personalized yoga sessions led by the Hotel\u2019s personal trainers around the property\u2019s fragrant gardens.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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