Unforgettable Resort Escapes: Carmelo

There comes a moment during a vacation where you let you out a sigh and think, "This is why I love vacations." The moment you say, "If only my friends or family could see this." Four Seasons is sharing a few of these special moments below. When you visit this winter, check out these experiences for yourself—then “check in” on Foursquare and let everyone know how amazing they really are! Have a favourite moment of your own? Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter this winter and tell us about it. Or add a comment below and start sharing today.

Jan 10, 2011

Experience #1: Learning the Sport of Kings. Let a private instructor show you the basics of polo on horseback, practise using the bouche and mallet and channel your inner royalty. Experience #2: Canoeing on the River de la Plata. Perhaps the best way to soak in the undisturbed beauty of the Uruguayan countryside is a canoeing excursion down a meandering stream.

Pin It — Experience #1: Learning the Sport of Kings. Let a private instructor show you the basics of polo on horseback, practise using the bouche and mallet and channel your inner royalty. Experience #2: Canoeing on the River de la Plata. Perhaps the best way to soak in the undisturbed beauty of the Uruguayan countryside is a canoeing excursion down a meandering stream.

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Master the Perfect Snack

Join aficionados in debating what makes perfect empanadas at the Resort’s Pura Restaurant. Learn, too, the secrets of the repulgue, the intricate pastry fold that identifies each flavour.

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One to Take Home

Guests taking the Resort’s yerba mate tea introduction class receive a complimentary do-it-yourself kit, which includes mate (gourd), bombilla (straw) and yerba (ground leaves).

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Whooping It Up

Learn horsemanship from the Resort’s resident gaucho, whose way of life harks back to the cattle-herding days of Uruguayan lore.

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Journey Into History

Step back to the days of sieges, raids and naval expeditions at Colonia del Sacramento, awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO for its historical value.

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