Picture Yourself on the Best Beach Vacation

Have your sights set on an idyllic beach getaway? Look no further than surfside Four Seasons destinations.

May 17, 2011

By: Annie Ferguson

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Luxuriate in the sun or shade at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay. Enjoy a five-course meal on one of PJ’s Beds on the Beach, canopied beds where you can enjoy a meal by candlelight set to jazz music with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop.

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For a beach getaway that’s at once urban and exotic, look no further than Four Seasons Hotel Doha. With its West Bay location, views of the Arabian Gulf, easy access to a private white-sand beach and a beachfront grotto pool, Doha offers the best of the beach and the city.

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Dine by firelight right on the white-sand beach at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand. The Resort’s restaurant Pla Pla, the Thai term for “many fish,” serves fresh seafood daily and offers drinks for refreshment during your days in the sun or a beachside spa treatment.

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Enjoy your own private Hawaii at Four Seasons Resort Lanai at Manele Bay. Soak in the sun or swim below the surface to find teeming ocean life, including colourful reef fish, green sea turtles, spinner dolphins and more. Or golf The Challenge at Manele Bay.

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Bask in the romantic seclusion of this archipelago’s beaches during your stay at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia. Revel in the luxury of well-appointed beachfront villas and on-the-beach dining with Serai, an unforgettable dining experience in a royal tent from India, embellished with lanterns, tropical flowers and more.

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The Maldives’ pristine sand, impossibly clear waters, excellent surf and exotic marine life tempt all kinds of beach enthusiasts. Stay at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa or cruise between the two on Four Seasons Explorer.

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A Maui sunset boasts an uncommon beauty. Stroll the beach at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea and listen to the rhythmic surf during a spa treatment in one of three ocean-side hales.

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Adventure is yours in the Caribbean’s Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies. Take part in water sports, golf the ocean-side course and then relax at beachfront infinity pools, where you can find cabana-style beach houses with complimentary mini bars, aloe-infused cooling mist and a chef’s menu. Want to call Nevis home? Four Seasons Resort Estates Nevis, West Indies features exquisitely appointed villas and estate homes.

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Rugged lava rock formations and white sand line the shores of the 1,500-acre nature reserve at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico. Golf two courses with spectacular ocean panoramas. The Pacific waters boast the bluest blue—enjoy the view or dive right in. Residential opportunities also await your exploration at Four Seasons Private Villas Punta Mita and Four Seasons Residence Club Punta Mita.

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Bury your toes in the powder-like sand of the Seychelles. Take in the many natural wonders when you stay at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. More than 1,000 species of fish, a large seabird colony and a giant tortoise population make this destination ideal for nature lovers. Stay longer with Four Seasons Private Residences Seychelles.

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On the Big Island’s secluded North Kona Coast, Hualalai’s beaches offer the quintessential Hawaii experience. Dine surfside at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu’s Beach Tree restaurant and bar. Close to Four Seasons is 'Anaeho`omalu Beach, where the snorkelling is excellent and you can surf, windsurf, swim and picnic.

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Punta Mita

Whale Watching

The coast around the Resort is in the very heart of the migration route for humpback whales. To get up close, several companies, including Punta Mita Expeditions, offer daily whale watch cruises in season.

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Costa Rica

Authentic Culture

For a dose of local culture, an artisan exhibit recreates a market within the Resort where you can see work by local craftspeople. Classes are also offered each day, rotating among topics such as merengue dance and cooking classes.

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Doha

Don't-Miss Experiences

Learn about the Islamic world’s rich artistic heritage as you browse the dazzling collection of textiles, carpets, calligraphy, manuscripts, ceramics, glass and precious stones at the Museum of Islamic Art.

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Bora Bora

Restaurants for Every Taste

The Resort has a variety of dining experiences, from themed nights in Tere Nui to the casual Fare Hoa Beach Bar, which offers romantic dining on the beach.

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Offering pristine surf and sand, secluded enclaves, golden sun and welcome shade, these beach locales beckon all who gaze upon them. Whether you’re dining on a beach bed in Bali, teeing up in Punta Mita or Costa Rica, lounging in your over-water bungalow in Bora Bora, soaking in the Doha sun, deep-sea fishing off the shores of Palm Beach, enjoying a beachside spa treatment in Koh Samui or surfing Hualalai’s waves, you’re sure to find a beach escape that suits your fancy.

3 Comments about Picture Yourself on the Best Beach Vacation

Kris says:
June 3, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Each resort is like a piece of heaven on earth! All breath taking and amazingly stunning! Too bad all I can do is look at the pictures for now :)
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Susan Stegemann says:
May 23, 2011 at 8:57 am
Looks great, Lisa. Thanks for sharing.
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Lisa Dworkin says:
May 21, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I highly recommend the Four Seasons Maui. It’s located on one of my favorite beaches in the world, Wailea. If you’re interested, there’s a review of Wailea beach on my website at http://www.thebestbeach.net/beaches-hawaii-wailea-beach-maui-hawaii/
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Picture Yourself on the Best Beach Vacation