The Four Seasons brand denotes pampering, luxury, and class. It's internationally known as one of the best, most reliable family of resorts and hotels for 5-star vacations. The Four Seasons is often the fantasy location for destination weddings and honeymoons, elegant anniversaries, and other special romantic getaways. However, the Four Seasons is also family-friendly. Luxury family vacations at a Four Seasons resort hotel have a personal touch and are memorable. Now they are more affordable that one might think, too (important in this worrisome economy). Value-added vacation packages round out stays at these resorts.
Here are some hotel packages and value-added deals at Four Seasons resorts that make family vacations there more accessible to a wider range of families.
Pay it Forward at Four Seasons Austin
"Pay it Forward" refers to voluntourism, or volunteering on vacation. At the Four Seasons Hotel Austin, in Texas, guests of the hotel can sign up to volunteer with one or two non-profit organizations that have partnered locally with this hotel. Families are more than welcome to participate for a half day, as all children are able to volunteer in age-appropriate ways with their parents. Those families that participate receive greatly discounted room rates as a concrete reward. The voluntourism experience is rewarding in less tangential ways, as well!
Cultural Center at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
The most lovely part of Hawaii's Big Island is the Kona - Kohala Coast. The string of luxury hotels and resorts here attest to the relatively calm waters and ideal weather here. The Four Seasons Hualalai's $500 resorts credit for stays of more than four nights is a good hotel deal for families. The Ka'upulehu Cultural Center, run by the jocular "Uncle Steve," offers children classes in traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts, ukelele lessons, and more. This value-added activity at Four Seasons Hualalai adds authenticity to a high-end vacation.
Chill Island at Four Seasons Bora Bora
Being a teenager on a family vacation can be tricky. Teens like to have their own space, but parents want to know they're safe. The Chill Resort is a complete mini-resort in Four Seasons Bora Bora, for kids ages 13-17 years. No grown-ups allowed! But it's full of terrific activities such as kite surfing lessons, underwater scooter races and treasure hunts, evening BBQs and movies, and much more. There's no additional fee for teens to hang out with each other at Chill Island, or for younger children to spend the day at the Kids for all Seasons at the Tamarii Club.
Value added programs and hotel package deals are excellent ways to make a vacation more exciting, memorable, and affordable. Participating in activity programs that children and teens love at Four Seasons hotels and resorts will make the entire family vacation there even better.
Jennifer W. Miner - Jennifer has years of travel writing experience, spoken at several national conferences, and more. See Jendeavor.com for more details.
