{"id":153525,"date":"2022-04-01T12:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=153525"},"modified":"2025-06-03T10:42:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T14:42:13","slug":"staycation-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/staycation-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Staycation Activities Worth Your Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The past few years have involved a lot of screen time: virtual gatherings, video meetings, binge-watching, working from home. Ready for a change? With Four Seasons, you don\u2019t have to go far to find activities and amenities compelling enough to make you step away for a staycation \u2013 or for being present in the moment with loved ones. Soak up the history during an exclusive private tour of the Tower of London, or go behind the scenes in Tokyo to watch sumo wrestlers train. Here, we share some of our favourite experiences to help you disconnect from your device and reconnect with yourself and the world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Swirl, smell, sip: Discover your inner sommelier at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley<\/a>, in the heart of the food and wine capital of North America. Join renowned winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown at the on-site Elusa Winery<\/a> for a tasting session, learning the subtle yet distinct notes that make each wine unique. Sample the winery\u2019s signature cabernet sauvignon, enhanced by the warm microclimate and rich terroir of the Calistoga AVA, or tour the 4.7-acre organic vineyard. For an idyllic afternoon outing, pick up one of the Resort\u2019s bikes and go for a ride along local country roads, winding through valleys and vineyards, or join a Four Seasons guide for a ride to some of Calistoga\u2019s most beautiful spots. Then return to the Resort for dinner at TRUSS Restaurant + Bar<\/a> and toast the grape-to-glass experience. And don\u2019t forget to pick up a few bottles of your favourite varietal to take home.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Historic holiday in London<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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For 100 years, London\u2019s Ten Trinity Square has stood in the heart of the city, overlooking the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the River Thames. The historic beaux arts building served first as the headquarters of the Port of London Authority and then as the site of the inaugural reception for the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1946. Today, it\u2019s home to Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge<\/a> \u2013 the perfect home base for discovering London\u2019s storied past. Have the Tower of London to yourself during a private evening tour of the stunning Crown Jewels, and explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Shoreditch and Hoxton. Or stay closer to home and learn about the Hotel building\u2019s history on a guided tour, along with an exhibit that includes Roman artefacts<\/a> dating to 8500 BC \u2013 more than 2,000 years ago, the hillside where you stand was the site of the Roman settlement of Londinium, the original city that became modern-day London\u2019s centre.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ceremonial service in Kyoto<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Immerse yourself in a traditional Japanese ceremony with a local tea master at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto<\/a>. Make your way through the Hotel\u2019s 800-year-old ikeniwa, or pond garden, to the intimate Tea House\u2019s Shakusui-tei<\/a>, or tea ceremony room, and explore the spiritual beauty and traditional craft of Japanese tea rituals. Watch as the tea master performs the highly ritualized steps, each movement measured and deliberate: carefully folding the serviette, scooping the tea, whisking it in the water, pouring the hot water with precision. The first bowl of tea is presented with care to the honoured guest \u2013 you.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Make waves in Milan<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Milan is a focal point of the finer things in life: Fine fashion, fine dining, fine architecture. But don\u2019t forget the gorgeous scenery. See it all from behind the wheel of a classic car: Set out from Four Seasons Hotel Milan<\/a> and wind through the countryside on your way to Lake Como, where you\u2019ll enjoy a day of play at the iconic lake. Splash on the shore, or race across the water in a classic speedboat. You\u2019ll cut a bella figura in the sunshine, wind blowing through your hair. Continue to savour the beautiful weather back at the Hotel with a fashionable aperitivo in Stilla Garden<\/a> \u2013 a wonderful taste of la dolce vita.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Bold colours in Bogot\u00e1<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Vivid blues, bright reds, cheery yellows, radiant greens: the streets of Bogot\u00e1 are alive with colour. Street art, once considered vandalism, has come of age in the Colombian capital \u2013 a destination overflowing with artists and creativity. Starting from Four Seasons Hotel Bogot\u00e1<\/a>, take a tour through the streets as your guide describes the different styles and influences of some of the renowned artists whose work decorates local shops, restaurants and pathways \u2013 and explains the economic, political, social and environmental views the colourful murals depict. You\u2019ll soon discover some of the reasons Bogot\u00e1 is known as the Capital of Cool.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A ringside seat in Tokyo<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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Originating more than 1,000 years ago as a tribute to Shinto deities and a prayer for good harvests, sumo wrestling has become Japan\u2019s national sport. And while the focus today is on entertainment, modern sumo matches still honour many of the sport\u2019s religious roots: Wrestlers clap their hands to attract the attention of the gods and stamp their feet to drive away evil spirits, and the dohyo \u2013 the clay wrestling ring where the wrestlers compete \u2013 is symbolically purified with salt. Go behind the scenes at a sumo-beya \u2013 the \u201cstables\u201d where professional sumo fighters train and live \u2013 with a local guide from Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi<\/a>, and observe the hefty rikishis in action. Travelling in January, May or September? Let the Hotel help you book tickets to a sumo grand tournament and see some of the best fighters in the country take to the ring.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Desert adventure in Scottsdale<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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From mountain peaks to trails lined by brightly coloured vegetation, the High Sonoran Desert offers a variety of landscapes to explore \u2013 and at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North<\/a>, you\u2019re perfectly positioned for adventure. Get a bird\u2019s-eye view of your surroundings during a hot-air balloon ride over the dramatic Red Rocks, or mount a trusty steed and experience Arizona\u2019s frontier spirit. A hike up Pinnacle Peak will introduce you to the region\u2019s famed saguaro cactus \u2013 the Sonoran Desert is the only place in the world where it grows \u2013 and loading the family into one of the Resort\u2019s jeeps is the way to embark on an educational desert cruise. After a day of action, retire to a poolside cabana to rest and recharge for the next day\u2019s outing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE<\/h2>\n

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