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Four Seasons Punta Mita *****

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The Five Star Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita is my choice and the choice of many of my clients. I am devoted to this little oasis of calm relaxation on a sun-splashed stretch of Mexico’s Banderas Bay coastline. Sink your toes into the white-sand beach or frolic in the glittering aquamarine waters – both mere feet from the ground floor of your chic, Mexican-style beach home—your choice of ocean front casitas and villas—the rooms are spacious and all have views of the ocean.

Tropical Playground
Offering championship golf, diving, surfing, languid swimming pools, whale watching, flyboarding, fishing and the list goes on. The Lazy River is paradise for the kiddos.Dining
Under the renowned chef Philippe Piel, several restaurants offer grilled catch of the day, bountiful breakfasts, and Mexican classic cuisine. Of course, the refreshing perfectly prepared cocktails are served poolside, in the sand or in the many lounges. Cora Lounge offers panoramic views of the Pacific, and besides snacks and drinks, it is an inviting place to plop during whale watching season.

The Welcome You know I am passionate about The Welcome…On arrival, relax and enjoy the most delectable individual Margarita presented in your casita. And perfectly prepared cocktails are served poolside, in the sand or in the many lounges offering panoramic views of the Pacific.

Apuane Spa
Pièce de résistance. Step into a coastal haven of rest and tranquility. Apuane, Spanish for “healing waters,” is ultimate serenity in scenic Mexico. Spa therapists have created a special treatment that will enhance your feeling of well-being like no other massage you’ve ever experienced using tequila, indigenous sage oil and traditional Mexican healing techniques. My personal favorite: Healing Waters Body Ritual (Vichy Shower treatment) This healing ritual is a celebration honoring the Huichol “Rain Goddess” Nacawé and the healing powers of water. Renew and revitalize body and mind with a natural botanical scrub designed to revive the skin is combined with deep exfoliating massage movements to activate circulation and release tension. Native herbal ingredients and a selection of body moisturizers such as lavender, almond, or lemongrass create a treatment that is an experience and delight for all the senses.

Staff
The most devoted professional staff I’ve ever encountered. Fortunate guests will enjoy a round of golf with the very congenial GM amidst tropical jungle gardens overflowing with fragrant flowers, spectacular songbirds, colorful tree climbing iguanas, and a stunning ocean view. John is a beyond charming Irishman and if you are VV lucky he will gift you a book of his poems.

Our Clients are Considered Royalty Here

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015
Readers’ Choice Awards

We are proud to share with you that Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
has been awarded top honors by the 2016 Forbes Travel Guide – bestowing Five Stars, its highest designation.

No. 1 “Top 20 Resorts in Mexico (Pacific Coast)” and
No. 26 “Top 100 Hotels & Resorts in the World,”
This recognition is a true testament to our dedicated staff, who take great pride in maintaining the highest level of service and amenities that our loyal guests have come to expect as they return year after year.

Four Seasons Buenos Aires

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Several of our client families have utilized spring break to visit colleges with their teenagers. From my point of view, and one of the best aspects, is there seems to be a Four Seasons property in every major college city. I’ve dubbed the excursions the Four Seasons College Tour. Grand FS tour in the last four weeks includes: Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Boston and Philadelphia. The Big Five Tour.

Although they have not touched down in Buenos Aires, I recently met with Julieta Lamas from Four Seasons in Buenos Aires; she shared gorgeous photos of the renovated BSAS hotel. I loved the hotel on my last visit, however the recent forty nine million dollar renovation is now complete; the glamorous refurbishing has taken it over the top. Location was already perfect, a sidewalk away from the best shopping in the exclusive La Recoleta district.

Four Seasons Buenos AiresFour Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires introduced a sensational new restaurant and lively new bar, opened the doors to an eclectic new look in the lobby, and decorated the guest rooms in a modern style that reflects the excitement of the city today, while paying homage to the hotel’s distinguished past and the signature passions of the Argentinian people.

Hot on the heels of the openings of Elena Restaurant and Pony Line Bar, Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires invented a new dining and gathering concept, in Nuestro Secreto, “our secret.” Nestled above the urban bustle in a rooftop garden between the hotel’s modern tower and La Mansión, Nuestro Secreto is a new indoor-outdoor venue next to the pool that offers the traditional Argentinian asado, along with cocktails, cuisine in a casual and relaxed ambiance.

Guests of Pony Line Bar may notice a staircase in one corner, leading mysteriously upward. Venture up to discover Pony Spirit, an intimate space with a central “laboratory” where classic and custom-made cocktails with a focus on local and handmade ingredients are concocted.  It’s a secret haven for those who appreciate fine spirits, cocktails and cigars.  The atmosphere is cozy and club like, characterized by similar styling and décor to the popular Pony Line Bar downstairs, including rich leather wall panels, wood flooring, vintage light fixtures and furnishing sourced at local markets in San Telmo.

Argentina is wrapping up their summer, however autumn is a delightful time to visit, less crowded and still lovely weather. Mendoza, Córdoba and the Lake District are all spectacular in fall: the leaves put on a vibrant and colorful spectacle, temperatures are moderate and the tourists are beginning to thin out.