Set Off with the Heart: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Invites Guests on a Journey to a Secluded World

When the world pressed the pause button, people realized that travel is not optional.

Last year, many were in a state of longing for travel, dreaming of their next trip. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts observed that this longing for travel gradually turned into a necessary need for travel.

While health and safety remain the top priority for travelers and the brand, with the growth of pent-up travel demand, we observed a slight upward trend in related searches and bookings.

Globally, Google searches for Four Seasons hotels increased by 8.6% month-over-month in March 2021. Similarly, call volume to the Four Seasons global reservations department increased by 47% month-over-month in March 2021.

As some regions have rolled out vaccinations and gradually relaxed travel restrictions, occupancy rates at local Four Seasons hotels have also increased, confirming that guests' willingness and feasibility to travel are continuously growing. In February and March 2021, occupancy at Four Seasons hotels operating worldwide nearly doubled, reaching up to 83%, while the global average daily rate also increased by 18%. In March alone, global bookings increased by 55% month-over-month, and in the Asia Pacific region, bookings at Four Seasons increased by 49%.

To this end, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts solicited from its 1.1 million followers on social media their post-pandemic travel themes, including destinations they will definitely visit once travel resumes, activities they most want to experience on their wish list, and their next travel plans. Four Seasons looks forward to the results data in the coming weeks to confirm that the experiences we offer are exactly what guests desire.

Until then, Four Seasons invites travelers to gradually turn dreams into reality and start planning real trips at the appropriate time. Many have experienced travel restrictions and home isolation over the past year, so the idea of a secluded journey has become stronger than ever. Four Seasons hotels around the world therefore offer a series of travel inspirations:

Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá: Two Distinctive Helicopter Adventures

Four Seasons Hotel Bogotá

Adventurers heading to Colombia can experience two distinctive helicopter adventures to explore the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains. Guests on the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and El Dorado Legend tour can first overlook the beautiful Lake Guatavita, experience the legend of El Dorado, then land at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, built inside an old salt mine. Guests can also explore the colonial town of Villa de Leyva, enjoying the Andean páramo, lush mountains, and vast desert scenery along the way.

The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel: "Starry Night" Experience

Beverly Hills, The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel

Unlike ordinary camping trips, The Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel offers guests seeking genuinely unique travel a "Starry Night" experience. Perched high above Rodeo Drive, a private terrace spanning 2,140 square feet offers guests an unforgettable outdoor exploration experience. The hotel provides a 10-foot luxury tent that accommodates two people, complete with a Four Seasons bed, antique nightstands, and a fur rug. Guests can sip cocktails by the campfire, then enjoy a custom eight-course dinner, finishing the evening with American classic s'mores paired with vintage Champagne for a sweet and romantic ending.

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora: Private Snorkeling and Islet Lunch

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is a private island paradise in the heart of French Polynesia. Guests with Bora Bora on their travel list can book private snorkeling and an islet lunch during a serene stay. Accompanied by a local guide, guests travel across the famous lagoon in an outrigger canoe, paying homage to traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes. Guests can explore three remarkable sites, then enjoy an authentic Polynesian-style lunch on the guide's private islet.

Other experiences around the world include:

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza: Dinner Under the Pyramids

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience under the pyramids, allowing them to enjoy an unforgettable meal while admiring the wonders left by the ancient world. Guests can first ride a horse-drawn carriage across the desert to the Giza Plateau for a dinner prepared by the chef, with a panoramic view of the three pyramids. As an extra surprise, diners enjoy their meal accompanied by a private string ensemble and a Tanoura performance, a traditional local folk dance performed by dancers wearing colorful skirts.

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris: "Get Grounded with Le George" Cooking Class

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris

Food lovers can take part in the exciting "Get Grounded with Le George" cooking class and sustainability workshop. Guests join Chef Simone Zanoni of the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant Le George for a ride in a sports car to the Palace of Versailles. Under Chef Zanoni's expert guidance, guests pick seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs in the palace's restaurant garden, then return to the hotel kitchen to learn Italian cooking techniques passed down from Chef Zanoni's grandmother, transforming the picked ingredients into a delightful dinner.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

On a secluded journey at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, guests can explore abundant wildlife up close, including half-day safari activities and full-day excursions to the Ngorongoro Crater or the Mara River. The carefully designed 7-day itinerary at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers guests a series of travel inspirations and activities to explore the beauty of the wilderness.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru: Manta Ray Project

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Located on an island sanctuary in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Manta Ray Project at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru offers guests the opportunity to snorkel and study the world's largest population of manta rays alongside experts. In partnership with the Maldives Manta Ray Exploration Program, the resort invites guests to swim with the manta rays when they are spotted, for an extraordinary snorkeling experience.

Leveraging medical expertise and leading technology and tools, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to implement the global health and safety program "Lead with Care" to help Four Seasons employees better protect the health and safety of guests and each other.

In these uncertain times, flexibility is especially important. The Four Seasons cancellation policy provides peace of mind for those booking future travel.

When travel becomes a necessity, people turn dreams into reality and start planning their next trip. We sincerely hope you can find inspiration in the secluded journey themed travel experiences offered by Four Seasons. If you need more information, we would be delighted to provide further details, including prices and images, to help those eager to restart travel.