THE Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts received the top most rankings in six categories, and recognized as one of the Top 5 Hotel Brands worldwide as per the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards.
The magazine announced its Awards, as voted by their readers who share their thoughts on which hotels, destinations, and companies represent the very best in travel.
Topping the best resorts in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific list, as well as listed as the #5 in the entire world, is Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora.
The property’s stunning overwater bungalows, beachfront villas and lagoon excursions allow guests to get up close and personal with local sea creatures, and four restaurants allow guests to enjoy a meal while taking in lagoon and mountain views.
The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu is ranked number one on the Travel + Leisure 2013 World’s Best Awards list of Top Resorts in Hawaii as well as on the list of Top Hotel Spas in Hawaii.
With its mix of white-sand beaches and black-lava landscapes, guests can relax by the beach or at one of the properties seven pools, including King’s Pond, a 1.8 million gallon (8.2 million litre) “aquarium” carved out of the natural lava rock with more than 3,000 tropical fish. The Hualalai Spa pays homage to Hawaiian traditions, offering healing apothecary treatments with local ingredients, including black lava salt and crushed macadamia nuts. Following a close second, Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea held the second position for the Top Resorts in Hawaii.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F. was ranked number one on the list of Top City Hotels, Mexico. The property occupies a refined oasis in the heart of Mexico’s capital – just steps from Chapultepec Park and the exclusive Polanco neighbourhood.
Travel + Leisure readers named Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus Top Hotel Spa in Europe in the 18th annual Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey. The 2,100 sq m Spa contains three Turkish bath treatment rooms, an indoor pool and whirlpool, and offers three signature treatments and 10 massages, including the Diamond Luxury Lifting Facial and Epicurean Hammam, blending the time-honoured Turkish bathing ritual with modern spa techniques. Rounding out the top three in the Top Hotel Spa in Europe category are Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris and Four Seasons Hotel Firenze.
Rounding out the list, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler was ranked number one on the list of Top Family Resorts, Canada. The family programme at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler makes families feel at home all year round with activities designed for children and parents alike, including the Blackcomb Base Adventure Zone, Junior Golf Programme, bear watching, horseback riding, kayaking, ski concierge, and heated outdoor pool.