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Costa Rica

Once a backpacker's haven, Four Seasons introduces the Louis Vuitton set to Costa Rica.

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Whistler, British Columbia

Peak Experiences: Four Seasons comes to the Canada's Coastal Range Mountains with the opening of Four Seasons Resort Whistler this spring.

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Budapest

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace, Budapest: Creating a chip off the old block.

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Provence

Par Excellence: Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche introduces world class golf to the French countryside.

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Hampshire

English Country

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Langkawi, Malaysia

Paradise Found: Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

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Cairo, Egypt

Take Two in Cairo

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Sixty Hotels and Counting

View from the Top: A conversation with Wolf Hengst, President Worldwide Hotel Operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

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February 2004

CENTRAL AMERICA click here to view full article listing

Seeing Costa Rica the Four Seasons way

Costa Rica

Remember backpacking? Exploring a faraway and exotic place unencumbered by tight schedules and strict itineraries? The do-it-yourself exploration trip has long held appeal to people of a certain generation. And Costa Rica has long welcomed the migrant backpacker to explore its tropical forests and deserted beaches. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Papagayo Peninsula offers a completely different experience - the opportunity to discover Costa Rica and its rich bounty from a luxurious home base. Think of it as Costa Rica for grown ups and their families. Set between two golden sand beaches on an isthmus, at the narrowest point of the peninsula and perched among natural vegetation and wildlife, guests who opt not to leave the Resort grounds will get an equally authentic experience.

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Magnificent Mountains

Whistler, British Columbia

A snapshot of Whistler in wintertime is a portrait of the Great White North. From the crisp white snow that blankets the rugged landscape to the rosy cheeked skiers swooshing down the slopes, the images of Whistler during ski season are familiar the world over. But when Four Seasons Resort Whistler opens this spring, the crisp white scenery will give way to the vibrant colours of the warmer months. And while skis, snowboards and snowshoes will go into hibernation, out will come hiking boots, mountain bikes and golf clubs. No matter what the time of year, there is no shortage of activity in this little mountain town and Four Seasons is a luxurious central hub from which to explore it

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History Revisited

Budapest

When Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest opens this summer, it will mark the beginning of a new era for one of the city's most treasured landmarks. A relic of history, the grand old building that sits at the foot of the Chain Bridge was built in the early 1900's as a prestigious residence and office for Gresham Life Assurance company, named after Sir Thomas Gresham, founder of the London Stock Exchange. It was built to be a status symbol...a demonstration of the company's great success and crafted with the finest materials: the most delicate stained glass; the most intricate mosaics; and the most elegant stone sculptures. Pristine in its beauty and a model of architecture in the Art Nouveau style, Gresham Palace became Budapest's most prestigious address - as a place to live for those who could afford it and a place to shop and be seen, in the exclusive boutiques on the ground floor arcade.

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French Country

Provence

Whether it's a chilled towel presented poolside in the tropical heat or taking in the view from a terrace of the unusually beautiful setting surrounding you, if you've ever stayed at a Four Seasons Resort, there's a moment that defines the experience and stays in your memory forever. Four Seasons is bringing its first resort to Europe this year with the opening of Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche in the south of France. The defining moment here is likely to take place on one of its two golf courses, which promise to be among the best in Europe. Perched on a hillside in a quiet pocket of Provence, each of the Resort's 115 guestrooms are housed in stone fronted villas with large stone terraces - in true Provençal style. Standard rooms have the space and feel of a suite, with separate living area and large bathrooms. And the décor is a contemporary take on the warmth of classic French country style with stone and wood finishes combined with rich tones of yellow and burnt orange.

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English Country Garden

Hampshire

Walled gardens with manicured lawns and hedges; horses elegantly grazing in a field of green; old friends with glen check caps on heads, shooting clay pigeons from the air... some of the trappings of English country living. Now take sophisticated dinners by moonlight and service delivered with swift precision; and high speed Internet access with a point and a click. English country with a contemporary twist is what one can expect from Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire.

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Langkawi, Malaysia

The allure of Langkawi begins before you even set foot on the ground. Upon descent from the aircraft, the azure blue waters that frame the emerald green islands of Langkawi are tonic enough to instantly put any traveler into relaxation mode. Situated off the north west coast of mainland Malaysia, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, many of which are punctuated by powdery white beaches and crystal clear waters. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia will be set on one of Langkawi's best beaches, Tanjung Rhu. Each of its 91 guest pavillions and villas featuring views of the sea.

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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai

Bangkok and Chiang Mai

With the new year comes new names for two Four Seasons- managed properties in Thailand. The two Regent properties assumed the Four Seasons name at the end of 2003 to become Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai and Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. "As Four Seasons continues to grow around the world, it is timely to rename the Hotels. For over 10 years Four Seasons has managed these award-winning properties and both have successfully embodied Four Seasons operating and cultural standards by offering guest experiences of exceptional quality," said Wolf Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "The current teams will continue to manage the Hotels and provide our guests with the consistent, personalized and anticipatory service they've come to expect."

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View of the Nile

Cairo, Egypt

Towards the end of 2004, Four Seasons will open its second hotel in Cairo. If Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence is the essence of calm, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza will be its energetic younger cousin. Just like members of a family, the two hotels will share many of the same traits though their personalities will be quite distinct.

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Wolf Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations

Sixty Hotels and Counting

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will open more properties in 2004 than any previous year in its 43-year history, further dotting the globe with fabulous getaways and elegant business hotels. In the midst of this growth spurt, In Season had a conversation with Wolf Hengst, president hotel operations, to find out how the company is managing its expansion.

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Costa Rica

Once a backpacker's haven, Four Seasons introduces the Louis Vuitton set to Costa Rica.

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NORTH AMERICA

Whistler, British Columbia

Peak Experiences: Four Seasons comes to the Canada's Coastal Range Mountains with the opening of Four Seasons Resort Whistler this spring.

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EUROPE

Budapest